Rains lash North, 5 die in UP

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 21:10

Rains lashed most parts of North India on Monday as five persons lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh taking the death toll in the state to 156, while most rivers in the region were flowing to their brim.

Heaviest rainfall in 10 years cripples Delhi, airport flooded

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 14:27

A heavy downpour caused flooding and brought parts of the capital to a virtual standstill for hours on Saturday as several roads got submerged under rainwater, stranding vehicles.

Sultry Saturday in Delhi, rains expected on Sunday

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 19:57

A day after being lashed by rains, Delhi saw a humid, sunny Saturday with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 36.7 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast rains Sunday.

June is a bonus but will the bloom endure?

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 21:07

India has received satisfactory and healthy rainfall in June 2013.

Himachal gets highest rainfall in 10 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 19:53

Himachal Pradesh got 143 percent more rainfall than normal in June, the highest in 10 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here Tuesday.

Uttarakhand floods: Govt was asked to move pilgrims `to safer place`

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 09:31

Despite repeated warnings of "heavy rains" issued by the state met dept, the Uttarakhand govt reportedly failed to pay heed and take timely action that could have saved hundreds of lives lost in the flood-hit state.

Monsoon arrives in Delhi ahead of schedule

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 16:11

Monsoon arrived in the capital on Sunday, 13 days ahead of schedule bringing relief from scorching heat but commuters were at the receiving end due to water-logging in various places.

Heavy showers in north India as monsoon advances

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 09:21

Parts of north India, including Delhi, received heavy showers on Saturday as the southwest monsoon advanced further into central and northern India, the India Meteorological Department said.

Monsoon to hit Mumbai in next 48 hours: IMD

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 20:48

The south-west monsoon would touch Mumbai during next 48 hours, Indian Meteorological Department said on Friday, predicting a normal monsoon with overall 98 per cent rainfall in the country this year.

Monsoon to enter Rajasthan ahead of schedule: IMD

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 16:52

The southwest monsoon would touch Mumbai during next 48 hours and will enter Rajasthan three-four days ahead of schedule, IMD said on Friday.

Hot, humid weather continues in Delhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 19:07

Hot and sultry weather continued to hold the national capital in its grip, with the mercury remaining above the 40-degree mark on Tuesday.

Monsoon could arrive in Kerala in 4 days: IMD

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:25

Kerala witnessed showers Friday. The first showers here at the end of May signal that it is time for the onset of the southwest monsoon, which the IMD forecast Friday could arrive in the state in three to four days.