India's monsoon rains were 24% below average in the week ended June 26, the weather office said on Thursday, as the seasonal rainfall was scanty over central and western parts of the country.

India gets 24% below-average rainfall this week: IMD

Cyclone Vayu has weakened and crossed Gujarat's Kutch district on Tuesday morning, causing rainfall at some places in the state, a MeT official said. Rains are likely to continue till Wednesday in Kutch, Saurashtra and north Gujarat regions because of its impact, she said.

Cyclone Vayu weakens, crosses Kutch coast in Gujarat

Cyclone Vayu has weakened and is likely to cross the Gujarat coast by Monday midnight as a "depression", the weatherman said. However, the Kutch district administration is on alert as the cyclone can cause heavy rainfall in the region.

Cyclone Vayu weakens, to cross Gujarat coast by night

According to the India Meteorological Department cyclone Vayu has been considerably weakened. Watch this video to know more.

Cyclone Vayu to turn into depression

Very Severe Cyclonic storm "Vayu" lay centred at 1530 hrs IST, about 335 km west-southwest of Porbandar (Gujarat) and is currently moving away from the coast, India Meteorological Department said on Saturday evening.

Cyclone Vayu currently moving away from coast, says IMD

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday said cyclonic storm Vayu no longer posed any threat to the state as it had moved away westward. Following a meeting with top officials in Gandhinagar, Rupani asked the authorities to let around 2.

Cyclone Vayu no more a threat, evacuees can return: Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani

Cyclone Vayu lay centred over the northeast and adjoining East Central Arabian Sea at 3:30 am on Friday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated. "It remains practically stationary in last one hour about 240 km West of Diu (Gujarat) and 130 km nearly South-West of Porbandar (Gujarat)," a statement from IMD said.

Cyclone Vayu remains practically stationary: IMD

Cyclone Vayu is likely to recurve, move towards Gujarat and hit Kutch as a cyclonic storm or deep depression, news agency PTI reported on Friday quoting officials.

Cyclone Vayu may recurve, hit Gujarat's Kutch: Officials

Sparing Gujarat after changing course, Cyclone Vayu Thursday began moving away from the state coast towards Oman, even as the danger of heavy winds and rain in coastal areas continued, officials said.

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, Chief Minister Rupani says 'administration will be on high alert for next 24 hours'

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said today that Cyclone Vayu won't be hitting Gujarat, instead it will pass nearby from Veraval, Porbandar and Dwarka.

Cyclone Vayu not to hit Gujarat, will pass nearby from Veraval, Porbandar & Dwarka: IMD

Gujarat government on Wednesday evacuated over 2.7 lakh people from 10 coastal districts as "very severe cyclonic storm" Vayu inched closer to the state coast and is expected to make landfall between Dwarka and Veraval on Thursday afternoon.

Gujarat braces for 'very severe cyclonic storm' Vayu; over 2.7 lakh evacuated

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation and took note of preparations made by the Indian Coast Guard as well as the Navy to combat 'very severe cyclonic storm' Vayu.

Cyclone Vayu: Rajnath Singh reviews preparations of Indian Coast Guard, Navy

As very strong winds hit the region and the sea turned rough due to cyclone Vayu, the fishermen in Veraval coastal area of the district have claimed that at least 40 to 45 boats were damaged due to the impact of cyclone.

Cyclone Vayu: Fishermen in Gujarat claim heavy losses, seek government assistance

In view of the approaching Cyclone Vayu, Airports Authority of India (AAI) suspended flight operations at AAI airports in Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla from 12 midnight IST today to 12 midnight tomorrow.

Flight operations in Gujarat suspended as Cyclone Vayu approaches

The national capital on Wednesday evening was gripped by a sudden dust storm. Private weather agency Skymet Weather predicted "intense rains ahead" for Delhi with "heavy showers" in some parts.

Dust storm grips Delhi, 'intense rain ahead' predicts Skymet  

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings of thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty wind (40-50 kmph) at isolated places in the districts of North Gujarat region including Banaskantha and Sabarkantha for Wednesday and Thursday.

Cyclone Vayu: Thunderstorm, lightning alert issued for various districts of Gujarat;'orange' warning for Goa

An alert has been sounded in 10 districts of Gujarat as Cyclone Vayu has turned "very severe" and its impact is expected to remain strong for 24 hours even after its landfall Thursday, officials said.

Cyclone Vayu turns 'very severe', 10 districts on alert in Gujarat

Weather officials said Cyclone Vayu, with wind speeds equivalent to those of a Category 1 hurricane, is set to cross the coast with sustained wind speeds of 145 kph to 155 kph (90 mph to 96 mph) and could gust as high as 170 kph (106 mph).

Gujarat evacuates hundreds of thousands as cyclone Vayu builds fury

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of state and central agencies concerned to deal with the situation arising out of cyclonic storm 'Vayu'. Watch full video to know more.

Cyclone Vayu: Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness

Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday reviewed the preparations for cyclone Vayu which is expected to make a landfall in Gujarat, and directed officials to ensure all possible steps for the safety of people, officials said.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews cyclone Vayu preparations

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