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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: Rainfall

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, waterlogging reported at several places

IMD forecasts rain with thunderstorms in Delhi till 12 Aug; heavy showers cause waterlogging, jams near AIIMS, and congestion on Barapullah bridge.

State Disaster Management Authority says 91 dead since 20 June after intense rainfall in Himachal

The SDMA's Cumulative Loss Report (as of July 10) reveals that the largest number of rain-related deaths occurred in Mandi district (17 deaths), Kangra (12 deaths) & Kullu (3 deaths).

Jamshedpur on alert after water level of 2 rivers rise above danger mark after incessant rain

Kharkhai and Swarnarekha flowed above the danger mark after heavy rains in Jamshedpur. Schools remained shut in view of the situation as administration pleaded people to stay alert.

Day after ‘intense rainfall’, Gurugram issues ‘work from home’ advisory to avoid traffic congestion

The city got 133 mm of rain in 12-hr period that ended at 7 am Thursday, stated an advisory by DDMA which included heavy spell of 103 mm of rain from 7.30 pm to 9 pm Wednesday.

IMD predicts showers to continue through the day as rain hit Delhi in early hours of Thursday

Minimum temperature dropped to 23°C with humidity levels recorded 100% at 8:30 am, remarked India Meteorological Department. AQI of Delhi stood at 63, in ‘satisfactory’ category.

Heavy rains in Gurugram flood roads, impede traffic

Expressway and places near Basai and Golf Course Extension Road were left waterlogged by the downpour as the city recorded 133 mm of rainfall by 8.30 am.

Meteorological Centre issues orange alert for eastern Rajasthan, warns severe rainfall & intense weather

The IMD has also issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of north India for the next 2-3 days, encouraging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.

Schools to remain closed Thursday in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu after heavy rain forecast

IMD issued a yellow alert for moderate rains, with light thunderstorms across 10 other districts in its latest release.

Heavy rain batters Chennai & Bengaluru. Is this year’s Northeast Monsoon an aberration

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Modi govt’s Rs 2,000 cr ‘Mission Mausam’ is ambitious. It comes with a ‘conditions apply’ clause

Weather modification is promising, though not 100% effective. Experts point out that it is neither an answer to climate change events nor will it ever be an on-demand service.

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