A 15-year-old boy from Kerala tragically died on Sunday after a tree fell on him amid strong winds and heavy rainfall in the 8th Mile area near Ooty, located in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district.
"Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at many places in Odisha over the next few days. The southwest monsoon has already set in over Kerala, and pre-monsoon showers are currently active in our state. Cyclonic circulation is going to form. Tomorrow, light and moderate rainfall will o
According to sources, a show cause notice will also be served to the Assistant Engineer for "supervisory lapses" and the Executive Engineer is directed to submit an explanation detailing preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
He further stated that while there was a possibility of rain in Delhi today, forecasts by IMD predicted thunderstorm activity and gusty winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
"Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, 49 flights were diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am. Normal services restored," Delhi Airport sources said.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, disrupting the common life of the national capital. Several streets were waterlogged, leading to traffic.
In the wake of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:50 am on Sunday.
A red alert was issued for the South Konkan districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on Saturday as a depression system crossed near Ratnagiri and Dapoli, bringing intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
Severe waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after heavy rains and thunderstorm struck the national capital late Sunday night. Areas affected include Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near Delhi Airport Terminal 1.
Heavy rains, thunderstorm and strong winds battered several parts of the national capital and its neighbouring regions on Sunday late night, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of severe thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-60 km/h