According to NDRF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohsen Shahedi, three teams have already been mobilised from Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Alipurduar, while two more teams, one each from Malda and Kolkata, are en route to the affected sites.
Issuing a statement, the NDRRMA said, "In order to minimize the risk of flash floods, landslides, and other potential disasters caused by heavy rainfall, it is hereby informed that long-distance vehicle movement from all districts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, due to a cyclonic circulation that is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday.
West Bengal's Birbhum district witnessed rain on Friday morning. The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very Heavy rain (07-20 cm) at one or two places over the district.
According to meteorologists, the intensified rainfall is being caused by a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to move into Odisha, India, and gradually shift toward central India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, Shinde said, "All officials are on alert. We are prepared to handle heavy rainfall whenever it happens. Arrangements are in place, from boats to pumping equipment. Many buildings in Thane and Ulhasnagar have been affected by the rain, and people will be shifted if nece
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held detailed reviews of the flood situation in Solapur and Beed districts, directing the administration to intensify relief and rescue operations while ensuring citizens' safety amid continuing heavy rainfall in the Marathwada region.
The India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a warning of increased rainfall intensity in many districts of the state between September 27 and September 30, said a Maharashtra govt statement.
The Musi River has been overflowing since Thursday after authorities opened the gates of the Himayat Sagar reservoir, following heavy rainfall across Telangana.
Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, the gates of Himayat Sagar reservoir were opened by the officials last night which caused the Musi River to overflow near the Chaderghat bridge.