The rainfall across India during the 2024 southwest monsoon season (June-September) was 108 per cent of the long period average (LPA), marking an above-normal monsoon season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In wake of the 'red alert' issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), schools and colleges will remain closed, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
IMD forecasted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Palghar, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Solapur & Satara during next few hours
Gangtok recorded its highest September temperatures in decades, with an average of 24 degree celsius, marking the hottest September since 1969, according to the Indian Meteorological Department
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that the deep depression that was formed over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh has moved West-North Westward with a speed of 5 kmph during past 6 hours and maintain its intensity of deep depression till 15th September and
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that the deep depression that was formed over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh has moved slowly westward and subsequently, within the duration of 24 hours, its intensity will gradually weaken into a 'depression'.
The rain continued to lash the Delh-National Capital Region on Friday, causing waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Friday in the national capital.