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Chennai Police on high alert as rain intensifies, 12 rescue teams deployed
Chennai, Oct 22: With the northeast monsoon intensifying and relentless rain lashing the city, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has directed all departments to step up preventive and relief measures to handle potential flooding and related emergencies across Chennai.
Weather department warns of heavy rain in northern TN for three days
Chennai, Oct 2: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall over Tamil Nadu's northern districts for the next three days, warning of isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms across several parts of the state and Puducherry.
Maharashtra officials on high alert as Marathwada faces heavy rains and flood risk
Thane, September 28: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said officials are on alert and ready to manage heavy rainfall following the ongoing flood situation in the Marathwada region.
IMD alert: Odisha CM cautions against flash floods
Bhubaneswar, Sep 27: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday directed collectors of 17 districts to remain vigilant and prepared to handle any emergencies arising from heavy rainfall triggered by a fresh low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, cautioning that the downpour could cause flash floods in urban and other low-lying areas of their districts.
Maha govt asks officials to be prepared in view of possible heavy rainfall from Sep 27 to 29
Mumbai, Sep 26: The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on Friday asked the district administration to implement precautionary measures and prepare for relief and rescue works following the India Meteorological Department's alert for heavy to heavy rainfall likely in central Maharashtra, Konkan and Vidarbha from September 27 to 29.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects disaster-affected areas of Raipur and Mussoorie
Raipur, September 18: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection of relief and rescue operations in the disaster-affected areas of Raipur and Mussoorie assembly constituencies following a cloudburst that triggered widespread damage in Chamoli district, affecting over 200 people.
Uttarakhand: Gaula River flows 20cm above the danger level; State Govt. advises public to remain careful
Dehradun, September 2: The Uttarakhand state government announced on Tuesday that due to rainfall in the catchment area of the Gaula River in Haldwani, the water level in the Gaula Barrage is increasing continuously.
IMD issues heavy rainfall warnings for Himachal Pradesh till September 1 amid record monsoon
Shimla, August 29: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh till September 1 and issued multiple orange and yellow alerts for different districts over the next three days.
Heavy rain in parts of Telangana, CM puts administration on alert
Hyderabad, Aug 27: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday placed the entire state administration on high alert as heavy rain has been lashing parts of Telangana since Tuesday night, inundating low-lying areas and snapping road connectivity to several villages.
Gujarat: Heavy rains forecast in several districts; NDRF-SDRF teams on alert
Gandhinagar, Aug 19: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat over the next two days.
Heavy rain forecast for parts of West Bengal till weekend
Kolkata, Aug 19: The Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast moderate to heavy rain over Kolkata and south Bengal districts till the weekend due to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy rainfall likely in Uttarkashi, light showers expected in Delhi-NCR: IMD
New Delhi, Aug 6: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert for Uttarkashi and several other Uttarakhand districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall there.
Rajasthan: Heavy rains kill 12; Six missing in Chambal, schools shut in Kota & Pali
Jaipur, July 14: Heavy rainfall across Rajasthan on Monday triggered flood-like conditions in several districts, leading to 12 reported deaths due to drowning, lightning strikes and other rain-related accidents.
IMD issues Red Alert for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh
New Delhi, July 5: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on July 6, particularly in the districts of Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi. The forecast comes in the wake of an already challenging week marked by heavy rain and several cloudbursts that have claimed at least 69 lives and left 37 people missing in the hill state.
Maharashtra: IMD issues red alert for Nandurbar, yellow alert for Mumbai
Mumbai, June 24: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an orange alert across Maharashtra, with a red alert for Nandurbar and a yellow alert for Mumbai, as the state braces for intense rainfall over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Maharashtra: Bridge collapses on Indrayani river near Pune tourist spot; Several people swept away says CM Fadnavis
Pune, June 15: An old bridge over the Indrayani River near Kundamala village in Pune district of Maharashtra collapsed on Sunday triggering a major rescue operation. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that some people are feared to have swept away but did not confirm any casualities.
Orange alert issued for TN's Ghat region, Nilgiris braces for extremely heavy rain
Chennai, June 12: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for several ghat districts in Tamil Nadu, forecasting intense rainfall between June 13 and 16.