Weather

Kolkata Issues Heavy Rain Alert as Low‑Pressure System Moves In

The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for Kolkata after a low‑pressure system moved over the Bay of Bengal, warning of 50–70 mm rainfall and potential flooding.

24 Aug 2026

Rain Expected Today in Chennai and Chengalpattu as Part of 13 Tamil Nadu Districts

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast rain for Chennai and Chengalpattu today, along with eleven other districts in Tamil Nadu.

24 Aug 2026

Red Weather Alert Issued for Five Districts in Odisha

The Odisha state weather department has issued a red warning covering five districts due to expected severe weather conditions.

24 Aug 2026

Villagers in Rewa’s Rauli Use Drum to Ferry Deceased Across Flooded Road

Heavy rains blocked the road in Rauli village, Rewa, prompting locals to place a dead body on a drum and float it across the water to reach the family home.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Slows Traffic, Triggers Major Jams Across Delhi

Heavy rain in Delhi brought traffic to a standstill, creating long queues and inconvenience for commuters.

24 Aug 2026

Zamindari Dam Breaches Near Jhamtiya, Flooding Three Panchayats in Begusarai

A 30‑metre long zamindari dam near Jhamtiya in Begusarai district collapsed early Monday as the Ganga’s water level rose, sending fast‑moving water into the Rani‑1, Rani‑2 and Rani‑3 panchayats.

24 Aug 2026

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Hits Leh, Ladakh

A shallow magnitude 3.5 tremor was recorded in Leh, Ladakh. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported as authorities monitor the situation.

24 Aug 2026

Haora River Rise Triggers Flooding in Agartala, Over 1,000 Affected

Rising waters of the Haora River have caused flooding in Agartala, Tripura, affecting more than a thousand residents.

24 Aug 2026

Tripura floods intensify, 1,352 people moved to 17 relief camps

Heavy rains have worsened flooding across Tripura, prompting authorities to open 17 relief camps that now shelter 1,352 displaced residents.

24 Aug 2026

Magnitude 3.5 quake hits Leh, tremors felt in Chamba, Himachal

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh, with tremors also reported in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, according to Mid-Day.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides, Flooded Roads and Power Cuts Across Himachal Pradesh

Continuous heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh has caused landslides, submerged sections of highways and widespread power outages, disrupting travel and daily life.

24 Aug 2026

Delhi-NCR Hit by Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, Traffic Snarls and Waterlogging Reported

The Delhi-NCR region experienced intense rainfall and thunderstorms, leading to widespread traffic congestion and waterlogging across the capital and its suburbs.

24 Aug 2026