Weather

Heavy Showers Sweep Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Narmada and Mandakini Rivers Swell

A strong weather system has intensified rainfall across eastern Madhya Pradesh, prompting alerts for 16 districts as the Narmada and Mandakini rivers rise rapidly.

21 Aug 2026

Heavy Rainfall Forces Closure of 126 Schools in Bhadrak, Odisha

Intense rain in Bhadrak district prompted officials to shut 126 schools as a safety precaution.

21 Aug 2026

Yellow Rain Alert Issued for 15 Districts in Rajasthan on Friday

Rajasthan's disaster management authority has placed 15 districts under a yellow rain alert for Friday, with a follow‑up warning for 13 districts on August 22 and a forecast of a weakening monsoon from August 23.

21 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh conducts flood‑disaster mock drills in all 33 districts

The state government carried out coordinated flood‑disaster mock drills across all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh to test readiness and response mechanisms.

21 Aug 2026

Pakistan’s emissions raise annual PM2.5 levels in Delhi NCR and Punjab, report says

A recent Economic Times report finds that cross‑border pollution from Pakistan is a major contributor to the yearly average PM2.5 concentration in the National Capital Region and Punjab.

21 Aug 2026

Kerala Schools Shut on Aug 21 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

The Kerala state government has announced a holiday for schools on August 21 as the Indian Meteorological Department issued a rain warning for the region.

21 Aug 2026

Yellow weather alert issued, Tricity stays dry

A yellow weather alert was issued for the Tricity region, but no rainfall has been recorded so far, keeping the area dry.

21 Aug 2026

Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Landslide Risks Across Hill Regions in Multiple Indian States

Intense monsoon showers have battered several Indian states, raising concerns over landslides in hilly areas as rainfall eases in Maharashtra.

21 Aug 2026

Bhavnagar Hits Gujarat’s Record High Temperature as Light Rain Expected for Next Week

Bhavnagar recorded the highest temperature ever observed in Gujarat, while meteorologists note two active weather systems will bring light showers over the next seven days.

21 Aug 2026

IMD issues red alert for very heavy rainfall in Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal

The India Meteorological Department has raised a red alert, warning of very heavy rainfall across Odisha and the Gangetic belt of West Bengal.

21 Aug 2026

Marathwada records 18% rainfall shortfall, Latur and Parbhani hardest hit

The Marathwada region of Maharashtra is facing an 18% deficit in rainfall, with the districts of Latur and Parbhani experiencing the greatest shortfall, according to Mid-Day.

21 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Triggers School Closures on August 21, 2026 – State‑wise Updates

Heavy rain across several Indian states on August 21 has led to school closures, with education authorities issuing holiday notices and providing state‑wise updates.

21 Aug 2026