Weather

Western Disturbance Identified as Trigger for Nepal Floods, Says The Hindu

Meteorologists attribute the recent severe flooding in Nepal to a western disturbance that entered the region, according to a report by The Hindu.

27 Aug 2026

Light Showers Ease Delhi Traffic, Raising Seasonal Rainfall by 35%

Moderate rain in New Delhi has improved road conditions, easing traffic flow while pushing seasonal rainfall levels 35% above average.

27 Aug 2026

Hirakud Dam Floodwater Hits Mundali, Cuttack Prepares for Rising Levels

Floodwater released from Hirakud Dam has reached the Mundali area, prompting Cuttack authorities to brace for higher water levels.

27 Aug 2026

Floods Hit Nepal, Prompting Alerts and Relief Efforts

Kanak News Odisha reports that Nepal is currently facing flooding, with authorities monitoring the situation.

27 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu families await news of relatives stranded in Nepal floods

Families from Tamil Nadu are anxiously waiting for information about relatives who remain stranded as floods continue to devastate parts of Nepal.

27 Aug 2026

133 Indian pilgrims, including from Tamil Nadu and Bengal, missing after Nepal floods

At least 133 Indian nationals, among them pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, are still unaccounted for after the devastating floods in Nepal.

27 Aug 2026

Flash floods in Nepal prompt heightened vigilance across Bihar

Severe flash floods in Nepal have led Bihar's authorities to intensify flood monitoring and preparedness measures along the border.

27 Aug 2026

Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary conducts aerial survey as Nepal floods raise threat

Heavy rains in Nepal have triggered floods that could spill over into Bihar, prompting Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary to order an aerial survey of the vulnerable border districts.

27 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Dams Overflow Amid Heavy Rain, Monsoon Expected to Weaken After Aug 28

Heavy rainfall has caused several dams in Rajasthan to overflow, prompting officials to warn that the monsoon will lose intensity from August 28 onward.

27 Aug 2026

Sikkim launches emergency helplines after Nepal flash floods kill 162

Following the flash floods that swept Nepal and claimed 162 lives, the state of Sikkim has set up dedicated helplines to assist affected families and coordinate relief efforts.

27 Aug 2026

Central Govt Puts Bihar on Flood Alert as Gandak Water Level Rises

The central government has moved to alert mode in Bihar after a partial rise in the Gandak River’s water level, while a control room remains operational.

27 Aug 2026

Gandak River level drops in Muzaffarpur, immediate flood threat recedes

After Nepal’s recent floods, the Gandak River in Muzaffarpur fell below danger marks, with authorities monitoring the next 48 hours closely.

27 Aug 2026