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Drought hits Ratlam as rainfall drops to 23 inches, Dhola Ward dam water release halted

Ratlam recorded only 23 inches of rain this year against the normal 35.15 inches, prompting authorities to stop water releases from the Dhola Ward dam, now only 45% full.

Final monsoon showers to hit East and Central India, officials say

The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts that the remaining monsoon rains will arrive over eastern and central states later this week, bringing relief to drought‑prone areas.

Heavy Rains Prompt School Closures in Several Districts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana led authorities to shut schools in several districts on Tuesday, citing safety concerns for students and staff.

Cyclone Arnab sweeps Andhra-Odisha coast, 1,500 evacuated from Gajapati

Cyclone Arnab moved across the Andhra Pradesh‑Odisha coastline, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from Gajapati district in Odisha.

Red Weather Warning Declared for Four Odisha Districts Amid Deep Depression

A red alert has been issued for four districts in Odisha as a deep depression moves across the region, prompting disaster response teams to be on standby.

Maharashtra CM says drought could be worse than 1972

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warned that the present drought in Maharashtra may exceed the severity of the 1972 drought, raising concerns over water scarcity and agriculture.

ପାରଦ୍ୱୀପରେ ଆଶ୍ରୟ ନେଇଛନ୍ତି ୩୧୯ ଜଣ ଆନ୍ଧ୍ର ମତ୍ସ୍ୟଜୀବୀ

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ଶିଆଳି ଓ ରାମତରାରେ କୂଳ ଲଙ୍ଘିଲା ସମୁଦ୍ର, ଚାଷ ଜମି ଓ ନଦୀରେ ପଶିଲା ଲୁଣି ପାଣି