Weather

Red Alert Issued as Heavy Rain Pummels Delhi-NCR

The India Meteorological Department has raised a red alert as intense rainfall batters Delhi and the National Capital Region.

26 Aug 2026

India Issues Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm and Lightning Alerts Across Multiple States

The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning alerts for several states, urging residents to exercise caution.

26 Aug 2026

Over 40 Dead in Nepal Floods, 105 Indians Missing as India Sends Relief

More than 40 people have died in Nepal’s recent floods and 105 Indian nationals are reported missing, prompting India to dispatch emergency relief supplies.

26 Aug 2026

Schools Closed Tomorrow, Aug 27, Across States Due to Heavy Rainfall

All Indian schools will remain closed on August 27 as heavy rainfall forces state governments to declare a holiday. The Economic Times provides a state‑wise list of closures.

26 Aug 2026

Bihar ramps up flood readiness after deadly flash flood hits Nepal

Following a flash flood in Nepal that caused fatalities and razed villages, Bihar authorities have intensified their disaster‑response measures along the border.

26 Aug 2026

Heavy Showers Expected in Eastern Rajasthan from Aug 27, Six Districts Alerted

The India Meteorological Department's Jaipur centre has issued a forecast of light to moderate thunderstorms and rain for several eastern districts of Rajasthan starting 27 August, prompting alerts for six districts.

26 Aug 2026

Bihar on High Alert as Gandak River Surge Threatens 3‑metre Flood Wave

A sudden rise in the Gandak River has raised flood risk in Bihar, with officials warning of a possible three‑metre high wave and the SSB placing all border units on alert.

26 Aug 2026

Bihar Flood Alert: Gandak River Surge Raises Three-Meter Flood Risk

The sudden rise in Gandak River flow has prompted the Indian Army's SSB to alert all units on the India‑Nepal border, heightening flood risk in Bihar.

26 Aug 2026

Gauhati High Court admits PIL on Sivasagar floods, seeks replies from Assam and Nagaland governments

The Gauhati High Court has admitted a public interest litigation filed by former Assam chief minister Debabrata Saikia concerning the recent floods in Sivasagar and has ordered the state governments of Assam and Nagaland to submit their responses.

26 Aug 2026

Light tremor rattles Shimla and Chamba, no damage reported

A minor earthquake was felt in the Himachal towns of Shimla and Chamba early today, but authorities say there was no damage or casualties.

26 Aug 2026

Flash floods in Nepal kill 55, leave 350 missing; India dispatches relief aid

Heavy monsoon-triggered flash floods in Nepal have claimed at least 55 lives and left over 350 people missing, prompting India to send relief supplies and set up emergency contact numbers for its nationals.

26 Aug 2026

Bihar Places 7 Districts on Flood Alert as Gandak River Levels Rise

Bihar authorities have put seven districts under flood alert after a sudden rise in Gandak River levels, following a disaster in Nepal.

26 Aug 2026