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Heavy Monsoon Fury Across India Leaves Over 100 Dead as Floods and Landslides Disrupt Life in Multiple States
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Heavy Monsoon Fury Across India Leaves Over 100 Dead as Floods and Landslides Disrupt Life in Multiple States

India continues to grapple with one of the most severe phases of the southwest monsoon this season, as relentless rainfall has triggered floods, landslides, and flash floods across several states. The worsening weather conditions have claimed more than 100 lives in Kerala and Assam alone, while many others remain injured, displaced, or missing as rescue...

Gujarat’s Valsad Records Exceptional Rainfall, Umergam Logs 1,064 mm in 24 Hours
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Gujarat’s Valsad Records Exceptional Rainfall, Umergam Logs 1,064 mm in 24 Hours

The exceptionally heavy rainfall was linked to the combined influence of several weather systems that brought a continuous supply of moisture into southern Gujarat. According to meteorological assessments, the monsoon trough, a large-scale cyclonic circulation and a western disturbance interacted to create conditions favourable for intense rainfall over the region. The rainfall event in Umergam...

Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods Across India, 22 Dead in Multiple States
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Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods Across India, 22 Dead in Multiple States

At least 22 people have died in rain-related incidents across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland as intense monsoon showers triggered landslides, flash floods, lightning strikes and other weather-linked accidents in several parts of the country. The situation remained particularly serious in Jammu and Kashmir, where multiple incidents were reported as heavy rainfall continued to...

Monsoon Fury Batters India: Heavy Rains Claim Lives, Trigger Flooding, Traffic Gridlock and Widespread Disruptions Across Multiple States
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Monsoon Fury Batters India: Heavy Rains Claim Lives, Trigger Flooding, Traffic Gridlock and Widespread Disruptions Across Multiple States

Heavy monsoon showers continued to lash large parts of India, causing widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, infrastructure damage and multiple fatalities across several states. From the National Capital Region to Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and other regions, relentless rainfall severely disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to launch rescue operations while weather officials warned of more intense...

IMD Warns of Prolonged Heavy Rain Across Delhi-NCR as Authorities Urge Residents to Stay Indoors
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IMD Warns of Prolonged Heavy Rain Across Delhi-NCR as Authorities Urge Residents to Stay Indoors

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a strong weather warning for the Delhi-NCR region, forecasting prolonged and intense rainfall that is expected to continue for several hours. The weather agency has advised residents to remain indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary, citing the likelihood of widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion, reduced visibility, and disruption to...

Mumbai on High Alert as Torrential Rains Disrupt Daily Life, Schools Closed and Exams Postponed
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Mumbai on High Alert as Torrential Rains Disrupt Daily Life, Schools Closed and Exams Postponed

Mumbai continued to grapple with intense monsoon conditions as relentless rainfall lashed the city, prompting authorities to shut schools, postpone examinations, and issue fresh advisories urging residents to remain cautious. With heavy showers expected to persist, civic officials, emergency services, and transport agencies have been placed on high alert to manage the evolving weather situation....

5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam; No Casualties or Major Damage Reported
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5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam; No Casualties or Major Damage Reported

Guwahati: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Dhekiajuli in Assam at 4:41 PM on Sunday, sending strong tremors across the state and neighboring countries. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the epicenter was located approximately 16 kilometers from Dhekiajuli. The quake was powerful enough to cause noticeable shaking in Guwahati and other nearby regions, prompting...

Heavy rainfall strikes Delhi & NCR; Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls add to woes
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Heavy rainfall strikes Delhi & NCR; Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls add to woes

New Delhi: On Wednesday (July 23), Delhi experienced heavy rainfall in the early morning, resulting in extensive waterlogging and traffic jams across various parts of the city. Although the rain provided a much-needed break from the persistent humidity, it also hindered the morning commute for numerous residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted generally...