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Sand, dust storms affect 330 million worldwide, cause 7 million premature
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.
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IMD issues orange alert for two Himachal districts, heavy rain likely till
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in two districts of Himachal Pradesh Sirmaur and Kangra on Thursday, while a yellow alert has been sounded for six other districts, including Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Sola
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Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, waterlogging reported in several places
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" for the national capital. The weather agency has predicted "thunderstorm with rain" for the next three days for Delhi.
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Maharashtra: Schools and Colleges closed amid heavy rainfall forecast in N
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nagpur District Collector Vipin Itankar has declared a holiday for educational institutions in the district on Wednesday, following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall. The district has witnessed significant rainfall over the past two days, leading to flood
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Sikkim faces worst monsoon shortfall in five years with 35% rainfall defic
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
GN Raha, Director of the Meteorological Centre Gangtok, confirmed that five of the six districts in the Himalayan state have received deficient rainfall, sparking concerns over agriculture, drinking water supply, and environmental stability.
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Bridge washed away, Yamunotri route disrupted after heavy rains in Uttarak
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, has disrupted road connectivity to Yamunotri, Uttarkashi Police said, adding that restoration work is underway.
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Uttarakhand: Heavy rains lash parts of Rudraprayag, landslide alert for Te
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) in Uttarakhand on Sunday issued a high-alert landslide warning for four districts---Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Chamoli districts.
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Himachal reels under Monsoon fury: 23 flash floods, 19 cloud bursts, 16 la
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning for "Extremely Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall" for July 6. For tomorrow, the IMD forecasts "Very Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall".
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Uttarakhand: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in next four days for 5 districts
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Meteorological Department on Sunday issued an alert of heavy rain in Uttarakhand for the next four days. Heavy rainfall is expected in districts including Uttarkashi, Tehri, Bageshwar, Dehradun, and Rudraprayag.
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Rain lashes parts of Delhi, IMD predicts light to moderate showers for nex
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday morning as the India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms likely to occur over Delhi during the next two days.
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India's First Weather Derivative aims to protect farmers from weather vol
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Highlighting the potential benefits of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of IMD, said the collaboration would provide critical
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Gujarat: Heavy rainfall brings chaos to Banaskantha, IMD issues red alert
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vehicles are struggling to cross waterlogged roads, causing disruptions to daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the district, forecasting "very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls."
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