Weather

Delhi Floods: Torrential Rain Exposes Drainage System Weaknesses

Heavy downpours in Delhi overwhelmed the capital's drainage network, causing extensive waterlogging and revealing gaps in disaster‑management preparedness.

24 Aug 2026

Karnataka to Begin 60‑Day Cloud‑Seeding Programme to Counter Rain Deficit

The Karnataka government announced a 60‑day cloud‑seeding operation aimed at alleviating the state's current rain shortfall.

24 Aug 2026

Delhi Flights Grounded: 26 Departures Cancelled Amid Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms

The capital saw 26 flights cancelled at Indira Gandhi International Airport as heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted operations.

24 Aug 2026

Delhi Thunderstorms Force Flight Diversions, Airlines Issue Travel Advisories

Heavy rain and thunderstorms over Delhi led to multiple flight diversions and prompted airlines to issue travel advisories.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy rain forces flight diversions at Delhi-NCR airports

Heavy rainfall in the Delhi-NCR region disrupted operations at major airports, leading to the diversion of several flights to alternate destinations.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Threat Looms Over Multiple Indian States Amid Ongoing Flood Relief in Agartala

Meteorological departments warn of very heavy rainfall expected across several Indian states, while relief operations continue in Agartala after recent flooding.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Causes Flood‑Like Conditions Across Multiple Agartala Districts

Intense rainfall over Agartala has led to flood‑like waterlogging in several districts, prompting local alerts.

24 Aug 2026

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Shakes Leh, Ladakh Early Morning

A shallow magnitude‑3.5 tremor was recorded early Thursday in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, causing brief shaking but no reported damage.

24 Aug 2026

Gurugram Orders Work‑From‑Home for Offices and Schools Amid Heavy Rain and Waterlogging

Gurugram authorities have advised all offices and schools to operate from home as heavy rainfall has caused widespread waterlogging across the city.

24 Aug 2026

Ganga Swells in Munger, Floodwaters Submerge Krishna Nagar Village

Rising water levels of the Ganga in Munger have inundated low‑lying areas, with Krishna Nagar village in Khadagpur Haveli cut off and residents seeking refuge on rooftops and streets.

24 Aug 2026

Delhi Declares Red Alert as Heavy Rain Floods Roads

Delhi has issued a red alert after heavy rainfall turned streets and roads waterlogged, prompting authorities to mobilise emergency services.

24 Aug 2026

Delhi Airport Diverts 15 Flights Amid Heavy Rain, Road Traffic Jams

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport diverted 15 flights due to heavy rain, causing delays and traffic congestion on surrounding roads.

24 Aug 2026