Weather

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Sweep Ranchi, Prompt Weather Alert

The Jharkhand meteorological department issued a weather alert for Ranchi as thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds battered the city, raising fresh climate concerns.

19 Aug 2026

IMD warns of heavy rain across several states, issues yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for multiple states tomorrow and placed Himachal Pradesh under a yellow alert.

19 Aug 2026

Flash floods wash out roads in Lahaul‑Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh

Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Lahaul‑Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides and blocking several mountain roads, officials said.

19 Aug 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Climb to 105, 32,000 Still Stranded

The death toll from the ongoing floods in Assam has risen to 105, with nearly 32,000 people still affected.

19 Aug 2026

Rain alert issued for Jaipur and nine other districts in Rajasthan as monsoon stays active

The India Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for Jaipur and nine other districts in Rajasthan, with showers expected to continue for the next three days until August 23.

19 Aug 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rain in Dehradun, IMD Warns of Flood Risks

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Dehradun, urging residents to take precautions against possible flooding.

19 Aug 2026

IMD issues red alert as Bengal depression set to unleash heavy rains across several states

The Indian Meteorological Department has raised a red alert for multiple states as a Bengal depression is forecast to bring intense rainfall in the coming days.

19 Aug 2026

Monsoon Floods Prompt Nationwide School Holiday in 2026

Heavy rains and rising flood risks across India have led authorities to declare a school holiday for 2026, sparking renewed debate on climate resilience.

19 Aug 2026

Depression over Jharkhand triggers very heavy rain alerts in multiple states

A low‑pressure system lingering over Jharkhand has prompted very heavy rain warnings across several Indian states, urging residents to monitor local forecasts.

19 Aug 2026

Meteorological Department predicts widespread rain across Jammu & Kashmir

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of widespread rainfall across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

19 Aug 2026

Landslide blocks roads in Chamoli, Uttarakhand as heavy rain persists

A landslide in Chamoli district has halted vehicular movement while torrential rain continues across the area.

19 Aug 2026

Odisha Launches Flood Relief Operations Across Affected Districts

The Odisha government has initiated flood relief measures after recent heavy rains inundated several districts, deploying teams and resources to assist affected residents.

19 Aug 2026