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India doesn't have water problem, but no water management: Union Jal Shakt
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, on Saturday stated that India does not face a water scarcity issue but a water management problem, noting that the country receives around 4000 billion cubic metres (BCM) of rainfall annually, which is more than sufficient to meet the nation's needs.
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Indian Army brings timely relief to Ramban after cloudburst, aids stranded
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to the cloudburst and intense rainfall that struck the Ramban district on Monday, the Indian Army launched swift and coordinated relief and restoration operations to assist affected civilians and restore connectivity along the National Highway 44 (NH44), according to a press sta
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IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of Himachal
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
According to IMD's latest nowcast bulletin, light to moderate rain accompanied by isolated spells of intense rainfall is likely over Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra districts. These spells may be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasional h
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"Huge loss, urge Centre for support": NC chief Farooq Abdullah on Ramban l
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
After heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure, and urged the Centre to provide assistance and compensation.
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"Unfortunate": J-K Deputy CM Choudhary on Ramban landslide deaths
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Describing the incident of the landslide that killed three following the heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district as unfortunate, J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday stated that he would go to the place to assess the situation.
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Heavy rains trigger landslides in Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, leading to the complete closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and damage to several houses.
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PoGB: Skardu's College Road submerged after heavy rain, locals demand acti
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Heavy rainfall in Skardu turned the dilapidated College Road into a river, disrupting life for residents, students, and traders. Locals blamed poor drainage infrastructure and urged immediate government action to prevent future flooding.
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J-K: Heavy windstorm, hailstorm cause property damage in Rajouri's Kalakot
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
A severe windstorm accompanied by thundering hailstorms and heavy rainfall caused destruction across the Kalakote sub-district of Rajouri on Thursday evening, leaving dozens of families homeless and widespread property damage in its wake.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath assures safety, orders instructions to authorities a
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday assured citizens that the state government is prioritising their safety following reports of storms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and lightning across several districts.
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Rain, gusty winds lash parts of Punjab and Himachal; IMD issues orange ale
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Rain and thunderstorm lashed parts of Punjab's Amritsar and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday night, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued unsettled weather across both cities and multiple districts in Himachal Pradesh.
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Himachal to receive fresh spell of rainfall between April 18-21: IMD HP
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist at the IMD's Himachal Pradesh Centre in Shimla, said that the weather will change after two days with the approaching fresh Western disturbance on April 18.
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India to receive above normal rainfall during 2025 monsoon: IMD
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, according to a long-range forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.
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