Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely to continue at many places over Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Solan, Mandi, Shimla and Kullu tonight, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The Reliance Foundation signed an MoU with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences in New Delhi this week, for greater collaboration in access and application of weather information to improve livelihoods and resilience for climate-vulnerable communitie
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies with a spell of light rain and thunderstorms during the morning (4:00 am to 8:00 am) and forenoon (8:00 am to 12:00 noon) over the Red Fort area during the 78th Independence Day celebrations on Thursday (August 15).
A deluge of rainfall has wreaked havoc in the northern and north-western parts of the country, causing widespread disruptions. The relentless downpour has brought daily life to a standstill, with flooded roads, suspended transportation, and power outages reported in several areas.
In view of the heavy rainfall, authorities in Rajasthan have announced that all government and non-government schools in Jaipur city and Jaipur rural areas, from classes 1 to 12, will be closed on Monday, August 12.
As incessant rains continue to lash parts of Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a meeting with officials Chief Minister's Office on Sunday and instructions were given to strengthen arrangements related to disaster management immediately.
A red alert has been issued in Sawai Madhopur, Karoli and Bharatpur. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted alongwith thunderstorms at isolated places in these areas. As per the IMD, waterlogging is also expected in the areas which could affect the daily lives of the people.