An orange alert is issued when heavy rainfall is anticipated, typically exceeding 115.6 mm and up to 204.4 mm within 24 hours, while a yellow alert is issued when there is a chance of moderate rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert for Uttara Kannada district as heavy rains battered several parts of the state.
Delhi witnessed gusty winds, heavy rain and hailstorm on Wednesday, with the fall in temperature providing relief to people from the scorching heat of the past few days. The winds and rain also lead to the uprooting of trees in some areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted it would likely to move nearly northwards and intensify further into a depression during subsequent 36 hours.
As UP faces a severe heatwave, Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow has set up cold wards with AC, medicines, and equipment to treat heatstroke patients. Doctors advise people to stay indoors between 12-4 pm and take precautions like drinking water, using ORS, and covering up when going outside.
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to square off against each other at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, but the high-stakes fixture could be impacted by rain after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for
Rajasthan faced severe heatwave conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring between 44 degree Celsius to 47 degree Celsius in several regions, according to the Meteorological Department.
The weather department said a low-pressure area will likely form over the same region around May 22, under its influence. Thereafter, it is likely to move northwards and intensify further.
On allegations that the Congress party was responsible for Bengaluru's woes, he said, "Let them introspect what they have done for the city during their tenure. We have resolved flooding in 70% of the identified areas, and we are working on the rest. Bengaluru is not an organised city, and y
Former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai has accused the state government of drowning Bengaluru in water and washing away the city's former reputation in floods.