The national capital and adjoining states are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

"Widespread rainfall to widespread with isolated heavy to very heavy falls likely over northern plains. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan.&nbsp;

Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Jharkhand, Gujarat region, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep," said IMD.

The weather forecaster also said conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and some more parts of Rajasthan during the next 24 hours.

However, there will be no respite from the heat as maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain at 36 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius, respectively.

"No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over major parts of the country during next 4-5 days," the IMD stated.

Rainfall in the region will bring respite to locals, who have been reeling under severe heat wave conditions in the past few days, with temperatures in Delhi and surrounding regions constantly above 40 degrees Celsius.

The national capital and adjoining states are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

The national capital and adjoining states are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. "Widespread rainfall to widespread with isolated heavy to very heavy falls likely over northern plains. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan. Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Jharkhand, Gujarat region, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep," said IMD. The weather forecaster also said conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and some more parts of Rajasthan during the next 24 hours. However, there will be no respite from the heat as maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain at 36 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius, respectively. "No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over major parts of the country during next 4-5 days," the IMD stated. Rainfall in the region will bring respite to locals, who have been reeling under severe heat wave conditions in the past few days, with temperatures in Delhi and surrounding regions constantly above 40 degrees Celsius.

Heavy rainfall expected in Delhi, NCR in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rains-delay-flight-operations-at-mumbai-international-airport-233917">heavy downpour continued to lash Mumbai</a> on Monday which leads to water-logging at Andheri subway.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has forecast that the city will receive rainfall the whole day at irregular intervals.

Rainfall has also disrupted the traffic across the city.

Earlier today, an airport spokesperson said that heavy rains have caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

"Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place," the spokesperson said.

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A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week which killed around 24 people.

The heavy downpour continued to lash Mumbai on Monday which leads to water-logging at Andheri subway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has forecast that the city will receive rainfall the whole day at irregular intervals.

The heavy downpour continued to lash Mumbai on Monday which leads to water-logging at Andheri subway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has forecast that the city will receive rainfall the whole day at irregular intervals. Rainfall has also disrupted the traffic across the city. Earlier today, an airport spokesperson said that heavy rains have caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place," the spokesperson said. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week which killed around 24 people.

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai leads to water-logging, slow traffic

The survivors of a severe <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-thunderstorm-india-offers-relief-assistance-to-storm-victims-207573&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjCmN_e5LXhAhVd63MBHdO1DIMQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw0irC-5cuYnRvsAMgrC9S1-">thunderstorm</a> over the weekend in southern Nepal have been struggling to get back on their feet without sufficient food or a roof over their heads this week.

The severe thunderstorm which hit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-27-dead-over-600-injured-after-storm-hit-southern-nepal-207129&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiJ1o2F5bXhAhV463MBHcXaBE4QFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TTUUXAJTxMq1gn6hYf-cC">southern Nepal </a>on March 31, killed more than 30 people, injured hundreds and destroyed nearly 400 houses, local media reported.

The storm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, destroyed buildings, uprooted trees, electric, and telephone poles. With no roof on their heads and their food stock destroyed, people living in the impoverished settlements were the worst-affected.

"We don't have anything to eat," said a survivor in <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-thunderstorm-india-offers-relief-assistance-to-storm-victims-207573&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiP3u_y5LXhAhVk73MBHVuDDN4QFggJMAI&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GseFqKIVnu_7NHMoPSYqN">Bara</a>, where the storm hit. "The storm took everything with it," he added.

Despite being less than 100 kilometres from the capital, Kathmandu, the Bara region is remote, meaning rescue and cleanup operations have taken days. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms are common in Nepal during the spring season but are rarely of an intensity that causes high casualties.

The survivors of a severe thunderstorm over the weekend in southern Nepal have been struggling to get back on their feet without sufficient food or a roof over their heads this week.

The survivors of a severe thunderstorm over the weekend in southern Nepal have been struggling to get back on their feet without sufficient food or a roof over their heads this week. The severe thunderstorm which hit southern Nepal on March 31, killed more than 30 people, injured hundreds and destroyed nearly 400 houses, local media reported. The storm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, destroyed buildings, uprooted trees, electric, and telephone poles. With no roof on their heads and their food stock destroyed, people living in the impoverished settlements were the worst-affected. "We don't have anything to eat," said a survivor in Bara, where the storm hit. "The storm took everything with it," he added. Despite being less than 100 kilometres from the capital, Kathmandu, the Bara region is remote, meaning rescue and cleanup operations have taken days. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms are common in Nepal during the spring season but are rarely of an intensity that causes high casualties.

Nepal storm survivors struggle for food, housing

Heavy rains and hailstrom accompanied by strong winds lashed the national capital region on Thursday, bringing the mercury down by four to five notches.&nbsp;

The minimum temperature in the city settled at 15 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season's average and the maximum temperature was recorded at 19.1 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average.

The Safdarjung observatory, whose reading is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 4.8mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 8.30 pm. Rains continued even after that but figures for the same were not available.

Palam recorded 3.2mm rainfall, Lodhi Road 3.8mm, Ridge 3.4mm, Ayanagar 4mm, Gurgaon 3mm, Jafarpur 9mm, Najafgarh 3mm and Sports Complex recorded 2mm of rain between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm.

The humidity level oscillated between 100 and 89 per cent.

Hailstorms hit several parts of Delhi and its adjacent areas. Excited people took to social media to share pictures of roads covered with hail.

The weatherman has forecast shallow to moderate fog for Friday morning and mainly clear skies during the day.

The maximum and minimum temperatures is expected to hover around 19 and 10 degrees Celsius respectively.

The minimum temperature on Wednesday was 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum settled at 24 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

Flights diverted&nbsp;

Operations at the Delhi airport saw massive disruption as 38 flights had to be diverted between 6 pm and 8.45 pm, and several others faced delays of over two hours due to unfavourable weather conditions.&nbsp;

Operations of smaller aircraft such as the Bombardier and the ATR were suspended for a while due to strong winds but resumed later, airport officials said.

Heavy rains and hailstrom accompanied by strong winds lashed the national capital region on Thursday, bringing the mercury down by four to five notches. The minimum temperature in the city settled at 15 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season's average and the maximum temperature was recorded at 19.

Heavy rains and hailstrom accompanied by strong winds lashed the national capital region on Thursday, bringing the mercury down by four to five notches. The minimum temperature in the city settled at 15 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season's average and the maximum temperature was recorded at 19.1 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average. The Safdarjung observatory, whose reading is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 4.8mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 8.30 pm. Rains continued even after that but figures for the same were not available. Palam recorded 3.2mm rainfall, Lodhi Road 3.8mm, Ridge 3.4mm, Ayanagar 4mm, Gurgaon 3mm, Jafarpur 9mm, Najafgarh 3mm and Sports Complex recorded 2mm of rain between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm. The humidity level oscillated between 100 and 89 per cent. Hailstorms hit several parts of Delhi and its adjacent areas. Excited people took to social media to share pictures of roads covered with hail. The weatherman has forecast shallow to moderate fog for Friday morning and mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum and minimum temperatures is expected to hover around 19 and 10 degrees Celsius respectively. The minimum temperature on Wednesday was 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum settled at 24 degrees Celsius. Flights diverted Operations at the Delhi airport saw massive disruption as 38 flights had to be diverted between 6 pm and 8.45 pm, and several others faced delays of over two hours due to unfavourable weather conditions. Operations of smaller aircraft such as the Bombardier and the ATR were suspended for a while due to strong winds but resumed later, airport officials said.

Hailstorm, heavy rainfall lash Delhi-NCR, bring mercury down

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for "Menuku" cyclone in the&nbspcoastal regions of Maharashtra and&nbspGoa.

The IMD has stated that Menuku is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours and into a severe cyclonic storm in the subsequent 24 hours.

The department had also warned the fishermen to not to not to venture in the sea.&nbsp

Earlier, the scientists had issued warnings of a thundershower and moderate rain in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

An IMD scientist had said, "South-west monsoon has advanced to some parts of south Andaman sea, Nicobar Islands and South-east Bay of Bengal. Due to trough upper cyclonic circulations, light to moderate rain/thundershower likely to occur over Rayalaseema, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the next 3-4 days".

Also, warnings have been issued in various parts of Kerala for&nbspheavy, very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall from May 27 to May 29.&nbsp

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The IMD has stated that Menuku is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours and into a severe cyclonic storm in the subsequent 24 hours

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for "Menuku" cyclone in the&nbspcoastal regions of Maharashtra and&nbspGoa. The IMD has stated that Menuku is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours and into a severe cyclonic storm in the subsequent 24 hours. The department had also warned the fishermen to not to not to venture in the sea. Earlier, the scientists had issued warnings of a thundershower and moderate rain in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. An IMD scientist had said, "South-west monsoon has advanced to some parts of south Andaman sea, Nicobar Islands and South-east Bay of Bengal. Due to trough upper cyclonic circulations, light to moderate rain/thundershower likely to occur over Rayalaseema, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the next 3-4 days". Also, warnings have been issued in various parts of Kerala for&nbspheavy, very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall from May 27 to May 29. Heavy to very heavy rainfall most likely to occur one or two places in #Kerala on 27 May - 29th May & extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places on May 28th. — ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2018 × The weather around 1000 kms of Cyclone #Mekunu is rough and wind is very strong, we had issued an advisory to fishermen to not venture in the sea. Some parts of Konkan Goa & southern Maharashtra may get rain and wind, other parts will not be affected: Scientist, IMD Pune pic.twitter.com/p62cfcgCfS — ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2018 ×

IMD issues warning for 'Menuku' cyclone in Maharashtra and Goa

A powerful tropical storm that lashed the island of Madagascar has left 20 people dead and affected 19,000 more, according to an official toll.

The storm also closed several national highways that were flooded by the heavy rain, the country&#39;s disaster management office said late Monday.

In a previous toll late Sunday it said 17 people had died and 15,000 had been affected.

Storm Eliakim slammed into the northeastern Masoala peninsula on Friday before barrelling south down the coast. By Monday it had moved away from the Indian Ocean island and &quot;presents no more danger&quot;.

Madagascar, one of the world&#39;s poorest countries, is frequently hit by cyclones and tropical storms.

In January, cyclone Ava claimed 51 lives and in March last year at least 78 people perished in cyclone Enawo.

The storm also closed several national highways that were flooded by the heavy rain

A powerful tropical storm that lashed the island of Madagascar has left 20 people dead and affected 19,000 more, according to an official toll. The storm also closed several national highways that were flooded by the heavy rain, the country's disaster management office said late Monday. In a previous toll late Sunday it said 17 people had died and 15,000 had been affected. Storm Eliakim slammed into the northeastern Masoala peninsula on Friday before barrelling south down the coast. By Monday it had moved away from the Indian Ocean island and "presents no more danger". Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries, is frequently hit by cyclones and tropical storms. In January, cyclone Ava claimed 51 lives and in March last year at least 78 people perished in cyclone Enawo.

20 dead as powerful storm hits Madagascar

The weather department has issued a high tide alert for Mumbai in the wake of Cyclone Ockhi.

The tide is expected to reach about 5.4 meters high and is expected to hit at around 1:43 am on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Weather advisory has&nbsp;been sent to people residing near the sea, reports said.

Schools and colleges in Mumbai&nbsp;were closed today as the city received unprecedented rainfall due to cyclone&nbsp;Ockhi.

After creating a havoc in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep, Cyclone Ockhi has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-heads-towards-gujarat-causes-hailstorm-in-mumbai-25913" target="_blank">moved towards Gujarat</a>.

It is expected to hit the coast of Gujarat on Wednesday night.

However, the director of Indian Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone is showing signs of decreasing intensity.

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The tide is expected to reach about 5.4 meters high and is expected to hit at around 1:43 am

The weather department has issued a high tide alert for Mumbai in the wake of Cyclone Ockhi. The tide is expected to reach about 5.4 meters high and is expected to hit at around 1:43 am on Wednesday. Weather advisory has been sent to people residing near the sea, reports said. Schools and colleges in Mumbai were closed today as the city received unprecedented rainfall due to cyclone Ockhi. After creating a havoc in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep, Cyclone Ockhi has moved towards Gujarat. It is expected to hit the coast of Gujarat on Wednesday night. However, the director of Indian Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone is showing signs of decreasing intensity. #CycloneOckhi around 350 km south-SW of Surat,it is expected to cross tonight. It is showing sign of decreasing in intensity.Issued heavy rainfall alert in coastal districts only for tonight, wind speed expected to be around 65-70 kmph when cyclone cross: Director, IMD Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/U9ewB4U9GD — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2017 ×

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