India's MET Dept. predicts near-normal monsoon rains this year. Let's Listen in what IMD has to say on this.

WION Wallet: IMD expects monsoons to be near normal

Monsoon is likely to be "near normal" this year, the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-monsoon-should-be-robust-provided-no-el-nino-surprise-meteorological-department-206089"> India Meteorological Department(IMD) </a>said on Monday.

Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average (LPA), M. Rajeevan, secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said.

LPA is the average of rainfall between 1951 and 2000, which is 89 cm. Anything between 90-95 per cent of LPA falls under the "below normal" category.&nbsp;

The monsoon season delivers about 70 per cent of India's annual rainfall and is key to the success of the farm sector in Asia's third-biggest economy.

In February, Skymet had said monsoon rains in India are expected to be normal this year.

In 2017 and 2018, rainfall was 95 per cent and 91 per cent of the long-term average respectively.

(Inputs from PTI, Reuters)

Monsoon is likely to be "near normal" this year, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Monday. Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average (LPA), M.

Monsoon is likely to be "near normal" this year, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Monday. Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average (LPA), M. Rajeevan, secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said. LPA is the average of rainfall between 1951 and 2000, which is 89 cm. Anything between 90-95 per cent of LPA falls under the "below normal" category. The monsoon season delivers about 70 per cent of India's annual rainfall and is key to the success of the farm sector in Asia's third-biggest economy. In February, Skymet had said monsoon rains in India are expected to be normal this year. In 2017 and 2018, rainfall was 95 per cent and 91 per cent of the long-term average respectively. (Inputs from PTI, Reuters)

Monsoon likely to be near normal this year: India Meteorological Department

Being farm dependent nation, Monsoon is crucial for Asia's third largest economy

As the mountainous areas lie capped in snow, India's northern states are shivering due to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cool-breeze-marks-the-onset-of-chilly-winters-in-delhi-181369">cold wave</a>. The capital city Delhi is also experiencing colder temperatures last few days.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/odisha-evacuates-11600-people-as-cyclone-phethai-makes-landfall-in-andhra-pradesh-184904">India Meteorological Department (IMD)</a> has issued a severe cold wave warning and has forecast that night temperature in Delhi could further drop to around 4 degrees in the coming days.

A “cold to severe cold wave” will grip north and central India over the next 2-3 days, peaking on January 15, the weather department has cautioned.

Respite from cold is unlikely for a week as the minimum temperatures are very likely to be below normal over most parts of the country till January 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

"Cold wave condition is very likely at isolated places over Haryana, Chandigarh &amp; Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, north Gujarat region and Saurashtra &amp; Kutch and lower regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand," said IMD report.

In association with the western disturbances, the main reason behind the drop in temperatures, the wet spell over western Himalayan Region (Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) is also likely to continue during January 14 to 17 and over adjoining plains during 15 to 17 January with peak intensity on January 15, the IMD said in its forecast for the next two weeks.

“Cold to severe cold wave is very likely over at a few places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and cold wave at a few places over Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and interior Odisha during next 2-3 days,” the IMD said.

There could also be normal rainfall activity during the next two weeks.

The minimum temperatures are very likely to be below normal over most parts of the country till January 21. They are likely to be normal or above normal over northwest India between January 22-26, it said. The maximum temperatures are very likely to be below normal over the northwest, east and adjoining central India till January 26 and they will be above normal over peninsular India for the same period, the IMD said.

(With inputs from agencies)

As the mountainous areas lie capped in snow, India's northern states are shivering due to cold wave. The capital city Delhi is also experiencing colder temperatures last few days.

As the mountainous areas lie capped in snow, India's northern states are shivering due to cold wave. The capital city Delhi is also experiencing colder temperatures last few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe cold wave warning and has forecast that night temperature in Delhi could further drop to around 4 degrees in the coming days. A “cold to severe cold wave” will grip north and central India over the next 2-3 days, peaking on January 15, the weather department has cautioned. Respite from cold is unlikely for a week as the minimum temperatures are very likely to be below normal over most parts of the country till January 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). "Cold wave condition is very likely at isolated places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, north Gujarat region and Saurashtra & Kutch and lower regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand," said IMD report. In association with the western disturbances, the main reason behind the drop in temperatures, the wet spell over western Himalayan Region (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) is also likely to continue during January 14 to 17 and over adjoining plains during 15 to 17 January with peak intensity on January 15, the IMD said in its forecast for the next two weeks. “Cold to severe cold wave is very likely over at a few places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and cold wave at a few places over Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and interior Odisha during next 2-3 days,” the IMD said. There could also be normal rainfall activity during the next two weeks. The minimum temperatures are very likely to be below normal over most parts of the country till January 21. They are likely to be normal or above normal over northwest India between January 22-26, it said. The maximum temperatures are very likely to be below normal over the northwest, east and adjoining central India till January 26 and they will be above normal over peninsular India for the same period, the IMD said. (With inputs from agencies)

Cold wave over north India likely in next 2-3 days: Met Department

India Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala and heavy rain at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka, Lakshwadeep and Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands between October 4 and October 8.

Rough to very rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over South and the central Arabian Sea from October 6 to 8, IMD said.&nbsp;

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea between October 6 and 8 over the South Kerala coast, Lakshadweep area, Comorin area, Southeast Arabian sea and Central Arabian sea.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed Puducherry and its outskirts affecting normal life Thursday morning.

Most educational institutions in Puducherry remained closed in view of the intermittent rains which started Wednesday night, officials said.

Officials said rainfall of 96.4 mm was registered during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.M. Thursday.

Waterlogging was reported in some residential areas on the outskirts of the town. Traffic came to a standstill at some important junctions, the officials added.

 
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India Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala and heavy rain at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka, Lakshwadeep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands between October 4 and October 8.

India Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala and heavy rain at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka, Lakshwadeep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands between October 4 and October 8. Rough to very rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over South and the central Arabian Sea from October 6 to 8, IMD said. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea between October 6 and 8 over the South Kerala coast, Lakshadweep area, Comorin area, Southeast Arabian sea and Central Arabian sea. Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed Puducherry and its outskirts affecting normal life Thursday morning. Most educational institutions in Puducherry remained closed in view of the intermittent rains which started Wednesday night, officials said. Officials said rainfall of 96.4 mm was registered during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.M. Thursday. Waterlogging was reported in some residential areas on the outskirts of the town. Traffic came to a standstill at some important junctions, the officials added.

IMD predicts heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning of a&nbsp;thunderstorm&nbsp;with strong winds and rain in various parts of&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh.

As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours.

A&nbsp;thunderstorm&nbsp;accompanied with rain is very likely to occur over some areas in Gorakhpur, Santkabir Nagar, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar, Mahrajganj districts and adjoining areas.

Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during&nbsp;Squall.

Squall&nbsp;is very likely to occur over some areas in Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during&nbsp;Squall.

The warning comes two days after a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country including&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.

On May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to&nbsp;thunderstorms.

As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning of a thunderstorm with strong winds and rain in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours. A thunderstorm accompanied with rain is very likely to occur over some areas in Gorakhpur, Santkabir Nagar, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar, Mahrajganj districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall. Squall is very likely to occur over some areas in Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall. The warning comes two days after a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. On May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm with squall likely to hit Uttar Pradesh today

Thunderstorms accompanied by squalls and hail are likely to lash large parts of northern and eastern India besides isolated places in the south tomorrow with winds gusting up to 50-70 kilometers per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The IMD said thunderstorms accompanied by squalls and hail, was very likely at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand tomorrow.

Thunderstorms, accompanied by squalls, are also very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.

Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds, are very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Bihar, western Madhya Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, coastal and south Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Heavy rains were very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, south interior Karnataka and Kerala.

Today, thunderstorms, accompanied by squalls with wind speeds reaching 50-70 kmph and hail, are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a home ministry spokesperson said quoting the IMD advisory.

Thunderstorms accompanied by squalls ar very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Gangetic West Bengal, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds, is very likely at isolated places over western Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Telangana, north interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Thunderstorms, accompanied by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-sandstorm-hits-rajasthans-bikaner-135254">dust storms</a>, are very likely at isolated places over Rajasthan. Dust storms are very likely at isolated places over northwest Madhya Pradesh.

Heavy rains were also very likely at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

Thunderstorms with light rain and strong winds would also occur in Delhi-NCR, Hissar, Jind, Rohtak, Bhiwani and Narnaul today, the IMD advisory said.

Heat wave conditions were likely at one or two pockets over Vidarbha and West Madhya Pradesh today.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department said parts of the south would also be hit

Thunderstorms accompanied by squalls and hail are likely to lash large parts of northern and eastern India besides isolated places in the south tomorrow with winds gusting up to 50-70 kilometers per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The IMD said thunderstorms accompanied by squalls and hail, was very likely at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand tomorrow. Thunderstorms, accompanied by squalls, are also very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds, are very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Bihar, western Madhya Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, coastal and south Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Heavy rains were very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, south interior Karnataka and Kerala. Today, thunderstorms, accompanied by squalls with wind speeds reaching 50-70 kmph and hail, are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a home ministry spokesperson said quoting the IMD advisory. Thunderstorms accompanied by squalls ar very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Gangetic West Bengal, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds, is very likely at isolated places over western Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Telangana, north interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Thunderstorms, accompanied by dust storms, are very likely at isolated places over Rajasthan. Dust storms are very likely at isolated places over northwest Madhya Pradesh. Heavy rains were also very likely at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Thunderstorms with light rain and strong winds would also occur in Delhi-NCR, Hissar, Jind, Rohtak, Bhiwani and Narnaul today, the IMD advisory said. Heat wave conditions were likely at one or two pockets over Vidarbha and West Madhya Pradesh today.

Winds up to 70 kmph, thunderstorms likely to lash north, east India Tuesday: Met Department

Thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rains are likely to occur in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country today.

Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely today at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab.

Heavy rains are likely today at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, a home ministry official said on Sunday quoting an Indian Meteorological Department advisory.

Schools in Haryana to remain shut on May 7, 8

The meteorological department has warned of thunderstorm accompanied with squall at isolated places in Haryana between May 7 and 8, following which the state government decided that all government and private schools will remain closed on these two days.

State Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma today said the decision to keep schools closed on May 7 and 8 has been taken in view of the MeT Department's warning.

The weatherman has forecast thunderstorm with squall at isolated places in the state on May 7 and thunderstorm with squall and hail at some places on May 8.

In view of the warning, the Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department, in an advisory, has suggested safety tips be adopted in case of thunderstorms, dust storms and squall. A spokesperson of the department said there is no need to panic and people should follow the precautions, pay special attention to children and senior citizens. All departments have been directed to stay alert, he said.

At least 124 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning last week.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dust storm and heavy rain likely at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan and states in North-east

Thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rains are likely to occur in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country today. Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely today at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab. Heavy rains are likely today at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, a home ministry official said on Sunday quoting an Indian Meteorological Department advisory. Schools in Haryana to remain shut on May 7, 8 The meteorological department has warned of thunderstorm accompanied with squall at isolated places in Haryana between May 7 and 8, following which the state government decided that all government and private schools will remain closed on these two days. State Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma today said the decision to keep schools closed on May 7 and 8 has been taken in view of the MeT Department's warning. The weatherman has forecast thunderstorm with squall at isolated places in the state on May 7 and thunderstorm with squall and hail at some places on May 8. In view of the warning, the Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department, in an advisory, has suggested safety tips be adopted in case of thunderstorms, dust storms and squall. A spokesperson of the department said there is no need to panic and people should follow the precautions, pay special attention to children and senior citizens. All departments have been directed to stay alert, he said. At least 124 people were killed and more than 300 others were injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning last week.

Thunderstorm warning: 13 states on alert, schools closed in Haryana

A storm whipped through a large swathe of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh last night, killing over 100 people in a trail of destruction that brought down mud houses, uprooted trees and flattened crops.

At least 183 others were injured as a massive dust storm, followed by thunder showers, snapped power lines and sent tin roofs and street hoardings flying in parts of eastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp

The death toll this evening was 108. Seventy people were killed in UP and 83 injured. In Rajasthan, 38 died and another 100 were injured in the storm that hit the region around 7 pm.

The worst period lasted about 45 minutes, according to reports from Dholpur in Rajasthan. But the extent of the damage was known only this morning.&nbsp

The Met department today predicted another dust storm in parts of Rajasthan and UP in the next 48 hours.

A Met official told PTI in Jaipur that his department had been issuing dust storm warnings for the past couple of days.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said the trigger for the storm was a cyclonic circulation over Haryana.

But also responsible were a western disturbance over north Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir, and easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal.

In UP, Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for at least 43 deaths and injuries to 51 others, officials said.

Besides Agra, the other storm-hit UP districts were Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao.

In Rajasthan, Bharatpur district was the worst affected with 19 killed. Nine people died in Alwar and nine in Dholpur, officials said.

Two of those killed in Dholpur were from Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

Power supply was cut off in many areas as the squall uprooted trees and snapped electricity cables. Officials said it was being gradually restored.

In towns, the storm triggered traffic snarls. Some trains were delayed as overhead power cables broke.

In rural areas, there were reports of crop being damaged due to hailstorm. Farmers lost cattle and poultry. UP Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said 160 heads of cattle were lost.

Most of the injured in Rajasthan have been discharged from hospitals.

Rajasthan's Disaster Management secretary Hemant Kumar Gera said some were undergoing primary treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the deaths and directed officials to coordinate with states to ensure speedy relief and rehabilitation.

"Saddened by the loss of lives due to dust storms in various parts of India. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted quoting Modi.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in poll-bound Karnataka today, campaigning with Modi. He directed officials to personally monitor relief operations, warning against any laxity.&nbsp

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed grief over the calamity and said district authorities have been directed to ensure all possible help to victims.

Rajasthan government said contingency funds have been released to district administrations.

Family members of those dead will get Rs 4 lakh as compensation, and those injured will get between Rs 60,000 and Rs 2 lakh.&nbsp

At least 183 others were injured as a massive dust storm, followed by thunder showers, snapped power lines and sent tin roofs and street hoardings flying in parts of eastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh

A storm whipped through a large swathe of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh last night, killing over 100 people in a trail of destruction that brought down mud houses, uprooted trees and flattened crops. At least 183 others were injured as a massive dust storm, followed by thunder showers, snapped power lines and sent tin roofs and street hoardings flying in parts of eastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh. The death toll this evening was 108. Seventy people were killed in UP and 83 injured. In Rajasthan, 38 died and another 100 were injured in the storm that hit the region around 7 pm. The worst period lasted about 45 minutes, according to reports from Dholpur in Rajasthan. But the extent of the damage was known only this morning. The Met department today predicted another dust storm in parts of Rajasthan and UP in the next 48 hours. A Met official told PTI in Jaipur that his department had been issuing dust storm warnings for the past couple of days. India Meteorological Department (IMD) Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said the trigger for the storm was a cyclonic circulation over Haryana. But also responsible were a western disturbance over north Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir, and easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal. In UP, Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for at least 43 deaths and injuries to 51 others, officials said. Besides Agra, the other storm-hit UP districts were Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao. In Rajasthan, Bharatpur district was the worst affected with 19 killed. Nine people died in Alwar and nine in Dholpur, officials said. Two of those killed in Dholpur were from Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Power supply was cut off in many areas as the squall uprooted trees and snapped electricity cables. Officials said it was being gradually restored. In towns, the storm triggered traffic snarls. Some trains were delayed as overhead power cables broke. In rural areas, there were reports of crop being damaged due to hailstorm. Farmers lost cattle and poultry. UP Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said 160 heads of cattle were lost. Most of the injured in Rajasthan have been discharged from hospitals. Rajasthan's Disaster Management secretary Hemant Kumar Gera said some were undergoing primary treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the deaths and directed officials to coordinate with states to ensure speedy relief and rehabilitation. "Saddened by the loss of lives due to dust storms in various parts of India. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted quoting Modi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in poll-bound Karnataka today, campaigning with Modi. He directed officials to personally monitor relief operations, warning against any laxity. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed grief over the calamity and said district authorities have been directed to ensure all possible help to victims. Rajasthan government said contingency funds have been released to district administrations. Family members of those dead will get Rs 4 lakh as compensation, and those injured will get between Rs 60,000 and Rs 2 lakh.

Dust storm kills over 100 in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

&nbsp;The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday notified that the depression over the southeast Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours, thus causing rainfall or thundershowers over south Tamil Nadu and Kerala for two days.

Rain/ thundershower at many places on March 14 and 15 is very likely over south Tamil Nadu.

Rain/thundershower at most places with isolated heavy falls on March 14 and 15 over Kerala.

Rainfall at most places on March 14 and 15 with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places is very likely over Lakshadweep Islands,&quot; the IMD said in its bulletin.

The weather department further noted that gusty winds are likely to occur over Comorin area and along and off the south Tamil Nadu-south Kerala coasts during the next 36 hours, and along and off the Kerala coast in the subsequent 24 hours.

The same is also forecasted over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea the given dates.

The IMD further stated that the sea condition will be rough to very rough over the Comorin-Maldives area and adjoining sea areas during the next 36 hours and over Lakshadweep and the adjoining southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala coast for the two days.

In this regard, a warning has been issued to fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea along and off south Tamil Nadu, Comorin-Maldives area, the adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Mannar area during the next 24 hours.

Furthermore, fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off Kerala coast, Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea on Wednesday and Thursday on account of the rough sea.&nbsp;

Rain/ thundershower at many places on March 14 and 15 is very likely over south Tamil Nadu

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday notified that the depression over the southeast Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours, thus causing rainfall or thundershowers over south Tamil Nadu and Kerala for two days. Rain/ thundershower at many places on March 14 and 15 is very likely over south Tamil Nadu. Rain/thundershower at most places with isolated heavy falls on March 14 and 15 over Kerala. Rainfall at most places on March 14 and 15 with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places is very likely over Lakshadweep Islands," the IMD said in its bulletin. The weather department further noted that gusty winds are likely to occur over Comorin area and along and off the south Tamil Nadu-south Kerala coasts during the next 36 hours, and along and off the Kerala coast in the subsequent 24 hours. The same is also forecasted over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea the given dates. The IMD further stated that the sea condition will be rough to very rough over the Comorin-Maldives area and adjoining sea areas during the next 36 hours and over Lakshadweep and the adjoining southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala coast for the two days. In this regard, a warning has been issued to fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea along and off south Tamil Nadu, Comorin-Maldives area, the adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Mannar area during the next 24 hours. Furthermore, fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off Kerala coast, Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea on Wednesday and Thursday on account of the rough sea.

Rains in Kerala, Tamil Nadu next two days due to depression over Arabian Sea: IMD

The average temperatures from March to May across North India are likely to be above normal by more than one degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its seasonal forecast on Wednesday.

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The MeT office, in a statement, said average temperatures in Delhi, along with neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, can soar over 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal levels. It projected a maximum rise of more than 2.3 degrees higher than usual temperatures in hilly states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Met office further projected that the average temperatures from March to May across half the country are likely to be above normal by more than 1 degree Celsius.

The temperature rise is likely to be moderate in south India and four north-eastern states.

India normally experiences hot weather and heat wave conditions during March to July period.&nbsp;

As per the seasonal forecast, there is about 52 per cent probability that maximum temperatures in the core heat wave zone during the period of March to May will touch their peak &mdash; pointing to a high likelihood of heat waves.

This zone includes Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Marathwada, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

The forecast projects higher than normal temperature across India.

The seasonal average maximum temperature is likely to be warmer than normal by 1&deg;C over these states (heat wave zone) whereas it is likely to be 0.5&deg;C over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, south interior Karnataka and Rayalaseema.&nbsp;

Remaining subdivisions are likely to experience maximum temperature anomalies between 0.5&deg;C and 1&deg;C.

IMD says the regions where the temperature rise is likely to be moderate are south India and four north-eastern states. The outlook shows that the seasonal average mean temperature in Tamil Nadu, south interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema and north-eastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura is&nbsp;likely to be less than 0.5 degree Celsius above normal.

India normally experiences hot weather and heat wave conditions during March to July period

The average temperatures from March to May across North India are likely to be above normal by more than one degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its seasonal forecast on Wednesday. × The MeT office, in a statement, said average temperatures in Delhi, along with neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, can soar over 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal levels. It projected a maximum rise of more than 2.3 degrees higher than usual temperatures in hilly states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Met office further projected that the average temperatures from March to May across half the country are likely to be above normal by more than 1 degree Celsius. The temperature rise is likely to be moderate in south India and four north-eastern states. India normally experiences hot weather and heat wave conditions during March to July period. As per the seasonal forecast, there is about 52 per cent probability that maximum temperatures in the core heat wave zone during the period of March to May will touch their peak — pointing to a high likelihood of heat waves. This zone includes Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Marathwada, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and coastal Andhra Pradesh. The forecast projects higher than normal temperature across India. The seasonal average maximum temperature is likely to be warmer than normal by 1°C over these states (heat wave zone) whereas it is likely to be 0.5°C over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, south interior Karnataka and Rayalaseema. Remaining subdivisions are likely to experience maximum temperature anomalies between 0.5°C and 1°C. IMD says the regions where the temperature rise is likely to be moderate are south India and four north-eastern states. The outlook shows that the seasonal average mean temperature in Tamil Nadu, south interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema and north-eastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura is likely to be less than 0.5 degree Celsius above normal.

Average temperature in North India to be above normal from March-May

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board&nbsp;(DUSIB) has denied reports of deaths due to cold in the national capital region, saying that such &quot;deaths happen in summers also.&quot;

The CEO of DUSIB, Shurbir Singh said:&nbsp;&quot;DUSIB rebut the facts shown by media that 44 people died because of cold in Delhi. No such case has been reported to the board. We have checked and found that not only in cold but also in summers such deaths happen. This is completely unfair to connect it with cold,&quot; ANI reported.

He also added that there several other departments apart from the police department and no such report has been received.

The CEO further asserted that &quot;there are a total of 261-night shelters and all are active and all the facilities are available there. Till now, we have given shelters to more than 13,900 people. Our rescue team is completely functioning at night time on the ground and our control room is active at night. If we find any destitute on road we go to him and check if he wants shelter. With this practice, we have reached the number of 13,900.&quot;

On Monday there were media reports saying that over 40 people had died in Delhi because of the cold intensifying from the past couple of days.

Arvind Kejriwal also addresses the issue and fired a show cause notice to CEO of DUSIB.

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The Delhi chief minister also blamed the Lieutenant Governor for appointing a &quot;useless officer.&quot;

Delhi is experiencing cold waves from New Year&#39;s Day. January 6 was the coldest day this winter with the night temperature plummeting&nbsp;to 4.2-degree Celsius.&nbsp;

India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Manmohan Singh said the temperature in north India is likely to drop further in the coming days.

He also added that there several other departments apart from the police department and no such report has been received

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has denied reports of deaths due to cold in the national capital region, saying that such "deaths happen in summers also." The CEO of DUSIB, Shurbir Singh said: "DUSIB rebut the facts shown by media that 44 people died because of cold in Delhi. No such case has been reported to the board. We have checked and found that not only in cold but also in summers such deaths happen. This is completely unfair to connect it with cold," ANI reported. He also added that there several other departments apart from the police department and no such report has been received. The CEO further asserted that "there are a total of 261-night shelters and all are active and all the facilities are available there. Till now, we have given shelters to more than 13,900 people. Our rescue team is completely functioning at night time on the ground and our control room is active at night. If we find any destitute on road we go to him and check if he wants shelter. With this practice, we have reached the number of 13,900." On Monday there were media reports saying that over 40 people had died in Delhi because of the cold intensifying from the past couple of days. Arvind Kejriwal also addresses the issue and fired a show cause notice to CEO of DUSIB. Media reporting 44 deaths of homeless due to cold. Am issuing show cause notice to CEO, DUSIB. Negligible deaths last year. This year, LG appointed a useless officer. LG refuses to consult us before appointing officers. How do we run govt like this? — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 8, 2018 × The Delhi chief minister also blamed the Lieutenant Governor for appointing a "useless officer." Delhi is experiencing cold waves from New Year's Day. January 6 was the coldest day this winter with the night temperature plummeting to 4.2-degree Celsius. India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Manmohan Singh said the temperature in north India is likely to drop further in the coming days.

Deaths happen in summers also: Delhi shelter board

Delhi has been witnessing chilly winter mornings and nights for the last couple of days, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave will continue to prevail in the national capital region.

Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) continue to be affected, owing to the grim weather.

Hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in Delhi have also been left stranded after multiple trains have been cancelled, rescheduled, and delayed due to low visibility.

Even today, 49 trains are arriving late, and 13 have been rescheduled due to the dense fog.

Moreover, 18 trains have been cancelled.

The minimum temperature recorded is six degrees Celsius, while the maximum is 21 degrees Celsius.

The air quality in the national capital has also been keeping under &#39;very poor&#39; category as the fog has not been allowing the particulate matter to disperse.

Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) continue to be affected, owing to the grim weather

Delhi has been witnessing chilly winter mornings and nights for the last couple of days, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave will continue to prevail in the national capital region. Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) continue to be affected, owing to the grim weather. Hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in Delhi have also been left stranded after multiple trains have been cancelled, rescheduled, and delayed due to low visibility. Even today, 49 trains are arriving late, and 13 have been rescheduled due to the dense fog. Moreover, 18 trains have been cancelled. The minimum temperature recorded is six degrees Celsius, while the maximum is 21 degrees Celsius. The air quality in the national capital has also been keeping under 'very poor' category as the fog has not been allowing the particulate matter to disperse.

Cold wave prevails in Delhi

The temperature in north India is likely to drop further in the coming days, according to Manmohan Singh, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director, Shimla.

&quot;Currently minimum temperature in Himachal is one - two degrees below the normal and temperature during the day is normal. No significant western disturbance is expected in next one week. Temperature is likely to drop by one-two degrees in coming days,&quot; Singh told ANI.

After fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, the cold wave has intensified in the region.

Keylong in Lahaul Spiti is the coldest with temperature ranging around -7 degrees Celsius.

Further, Kalpa in the Kinnaur district recorded -4 degrees Celsius.

Popular hill stations Manali and Shimla recorded -2.4 degrees and 2.1 degrees Celsius respectively.

The cold wave has left hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in north India stranded after multiple trains have been cancelled, delayed and rescheduled for the last couple of days.&nbsp;

Popular hill stations Manali and Shimla recorded -2.4 degrees and 2.1 degrees Celsius respectively.

The temperature in north India is likely to drop further in the coming days, according to Manmohan Singh, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director, Shimla. "Currently minimum temperature in Himachal is one - two degrees below the normal and temperature during the day is normal. No significant western disturbance is expected in next one week. Temperature is likely to drop by one-two degrees in coming days," Singh told ANI. After fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, the cold wave has intensified in the region. Keylong in Lahaul Spiti is the coldest with temperature ranging around -7 degrees Celsius. Further, Kalpa in the Kinnaur district recorded -4 degrees Celsius. Popular hill stations Manali and Shimla recorded -2.4 degrees and 2.1 degrees Celsius respectively. The cold wave has left hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in north India stranded after multiple trains have been cancelled, delayed and rescheduled for the last couple of days.

Temperature likely to drop further in north India

As Heavy rains continue&nbsp;to batter in Kerala, several <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-navy-deployed-for-rescue-operations-25555">naval ships were deployed</a> on for the rescue operations on Friday.

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According to latest media reports around 200 fishermen have been rescued.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-at-least-16-dead-several-missing-as-cyclone-ockhi-nears-lakshadweep-sri-lanka-25598">Cyclone Ockhi nears Lakshadweep, at least 16 dead in India, Sri Lanka</a>

No official statement has been made about how many people are&nbsp;still missing&nbsp;in the sea.

The Tamil Nadu government has said it will soon seek central funds for the damage caused by Cyclone Ockhi in the southern parts of the state, with Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts being the worst hit.

This was conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Chief Minister K Palaniswami during a telephone conversation between the two leaders last night, a state government release said.

The&nbsp;India Meteorological Department and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) said that the cyclone may further intensify in the next 24 hours.

Six warships and two&nbsp;coast guard ships were deployed along with additional air effort.

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Cyclone Ockhi that has created massive destruction in Tamil Nadu and Kerala is and has&nbsp; also affected Lakshwadeep Islands.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-batters-lakshwadeep-coast-killing-14-many-missing-25662">Cyclone Ockhi batters Lakshwadeep coast killing 14, many missing</a>

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The deadly storm has killed seven people in neighbouring Sri Lanka and affected the lives of nearly 20,000 people.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/possible-track-of-cyclone-ockhi-25605">Possible track of Cyclone Ockhi</a>

Total 6 warships & 2 coast guard ships were deployed along with additional air effort

As Heavy rains continue to batter in Kerala, several naval ships were deployed on for the rescue operations on Friday. Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain lashed Tirunelveli. Traffic halted on the Karupanthurai - Melapalyam link road as the low-lying bridge was submerged in Thamirabarani river (01.12.2017) #CycloneOckhi pic.twitter.com/OiLSbWNErZ — ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2017 × According to latest media reports around 200 fishermen have been rescued. Also read: Cyclone Ockhi nears Lakshadweep, at least 16 dead in India, Sri Lanka No official statement has been made about how many people are still missing in the sea. The Tamil Nadu government has said it will soon seek central funds for the damage caused by Cyclone Ockhi in the southern parts of the state, with Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts being the worst hit. This was conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Chief Minister K Palaniswami during a telephone conversation between the two leaders last night, a state government release said. The India Meteorological Department and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) said that the cyclone may further intensify in the next 24 hours. Six warships and two coast guard ships were deployed along with additional air effort. Rescue effort by a helicopter of the Southern Naval Command over the seas off Kerala #CycloneOckhi @the_hindu pic.twitter.com/J3H1ZsQhYy — S Anandan (@Anandans76) December 1, 2017 × Cyclone Ockhi that has created massive destruction in Tamil Nadu and Kerala is and has also affected Lakshwadeep Islands. Also read: Cyclone Ockhi batters Lakshwadeep coast killing 14, many missing Early morning visuals from Lakshadweep; destruction caused by strong winds & high tides. #CycloneOckhi pic.twitter.com/kO26bbSjlK — ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2017 × The deadly storm has killed seven people in neighbouring Sri Lanka and affected the lives of nearly 20,000 people. Also read: Possible track of Cyclone Ockhi

Cyclone Ockhi will further intensify in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department

Coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal will encounter heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours due to depression over the Bay of Bengal, said the India Meteorological Department on Thursday.&nbsp;

Officials have said&nbsp;that there is no need to panic as this will only last for about 24 to 48 hours and eventually move towards the north-east, Cyclone Warning Centre told media.&nbsp;

According to reports, there will also be heavy winds, blowing at the speed of 50 kilometers up to 60 kilometers per hour. Thus, advising fishermen to put their journey to the sea to a halt.&nbsp;

The chief minister also canceled the weekly holiday of field staff of the two departments as the farmers were struggling to save their crop affected due to the unseasonal rains, PTI reported.

A depression has been found over west central Bay of Bengal out of the Andhra Pradesh coast, situated 210 km from Machhlipatnam, 240 km from Vizag and 460 km from Gopalpur in Odisha, as per reports.&nbsp;

The district collectors are asked to report on the crop loss as soon as the rain stops, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) B P Sethi said on Thursday.&nbsp;

Officials have said that that there is no need for panic as this will only last for about 24 to 48 hours and eventually move towards the north-east, Cyclone Warning Centre told media.?

Coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal will encounter heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours due to depression over the Bay of Bengal, said the India Meteorological Department on Thursday. Officials have said that there is no need to panic as this will only last for about 24 to 48 hours and eventually move towards the north-east, Cyclone Warning Centre told media. According to reports, there will also be heavy winds, blowing at the speed of 50 kilometers up to 60 kilometers per hour. Thus, advising fishermen to put their journey to the sea to a halt. The chief minister also canceled the weekly holiday of field staff of the two departments as the farmers were struggling to save their crop affected due to the unseasonal rains, PTI reported. A depression has been found over west central Bay of Bengal out of the Andhra Pradesh coast, situated 210 km from Machhlipatnam, 240 km from Vizag and 460 km from Gopalpur in Odisha, as per reports. The district collectors are asked to report on the crop loss as soon as the rain stops, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) B P Sethi said on Thursday.

Heavy rainfall predicted in eastern coast due to depression over Bay of Bengal

India&#39;s crucial monsoon rains are expected to be average in 2017, a senior official at the weather office said on Tuesday, easing concerns over farm and economic growth in the world&#39;s leading producer of an array of agricultural goods.

The crop-nourishing monsoon is the lifeblood for India&#39;s farm-dependent $2 trillion economy. Nearly two-thirds of India&#39;s 1.3 billion people depend on agriculture for a living.

Monsoon rains in 2017 would be at 96 per cent of the long-term average, KJ Ramesh, director general of the state-run India Meteorological Department, told a news conference.

India&#39;s weather office defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of a 50-year average of 89 cm for the entire four-month season beginning June.

Monsoon rains deliver about 70 per cent of India&#39;s annual rainfall, critical for growing crops such as rice, sugar cane, corn, cotton and soybeans because nearly half of the country&#39;s farmland lacks irrigation.

&quot;We expect normal climatological distribution of rains and we also expect the trend of higher agricultural production and economic growth to continue,&quot; Ramesh said.

Monsoon rains will arrive on the southern tip of Kerala state by around June 1 and retreat from the western state of Rajasthan by September, the department said.

(Reuters)

Monsoon rains in 2017 would be at 96% of the long-term average, KJ Ramesh, director-general of the India Meteorological Department said

India's crucial monsoon rains are expected to be average in 2017, a senior official at the weather office said on Tuesday, easing concerns over farm and economic growth in the world's leading producer of an array of agricultural goods. The crop-nourishing monsoon is the lifeblood for India's farm-dependent $2 trillion economy. Nearly two-thirds of India's 1.3 billion people depend on agriculture for a living. Monsoon rains in 2017 would be at 96 per cent of the long-term average, KJ Ramesh, director general of the state-run India Meteorological Department, told a news conference. India's weather office defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of a 50-year average of 89 cm for the entire four-month season beginning June. Monsoon rains deliver about 70 per cent of India's annual rainfall, critical for growing crops such as rice, sugar cane, corn, cotton and soybeans because nearly half of the country's farmland lacks irrigation. "We expect normal climatological distribution of rains and we also expect the trend of higher agricultural production and economic growth to continue," Ramesh said. Monsoon rains will arrive on the southern tip of Kerala state by around June 1 and retreat from the western state of Rajasthan by September, the department said. (Reuters)

India's monsoon rains seen at average levels in 2017

Two people were killed in rain-related incidents in north Indian state of Uttarakhand today even as the showers subsided at most places including in capital city Dehradun where the sun emerged in the afternoon after a couple of days. 
 
India Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast a decrease in rainfall from today onwards which may lead to lowering of water levels in the rivers. 
 
&quot;Though widespread rains from across Uttarakhand were reported this morning, they were moderate at most places and heavy only at a few, mostly in Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Almora and Nainital districts.&nbsp;There will be further decrease in rainfall from today onwards with a drop in both intensity and distribution,&quot; said MeT director Vikram Singh, adding that there was no &quot;heavy rain&quot; warning for the state today or the next three to four days. 
 
The current spell of heavy rains has affected the Chardham Yatra, a pilgrimage to four holy sites in India, with the highways leading to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath still blocked. 
 
Sahdev Chohri, a bank employee, was killed in Uttarkashi town of the state when the car he was driving fell into a swollen Bhagirathi river after being hit by a boulder due to a landslip, said Dharasu police station in-charge Ravindra Yadav.&nbsp;The mishap occurred on Rishikesh-Gangotri national highway when Chohri was on his way from Chinyalisaur town to Uttarkashi where he used to work in Punjab National Bank, he said. 
 
It took National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) personnel four hours to recover the body from the river. 
 
A child drowned in Badhedi Rajputana village of Haridwar district after being swept away by flood waters this morning. 
 
With these incidents, the number of casualties during the current spell of rains in the state has risen to 14 since Friday.&nbsp;Two more people from Jamalpur Khurd village of Haridwar district drowned late last night. 
 
Four were killed in Tehri district last evening as their car was hit by debris falling from the hill due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains.&nbsp;One woman was killed on Saturday morning when the bus she was travelling in overturned after being hit by the overflowing waters of a swollen canal at Haldwani in Nainital district. 
 
A tree fell over a cowshed late on Saturday evening in Uttarkashi town killing one on the spot and leaving two injured of whom, one succumbed on way to the hospital.&nbsp;A car skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, killing three and leaving two others injured in Pauri district on Saturday evening. 
 
(PTI)

India's Meteorological Department forecast a decrease in rainfall from today onwards, which may lead to lowering of water levels in rivers

Two people were killed in rain-related incidents in north Indian state of Uttarakhand today even as the showers subsided at most places including in capital city Dehradun where the sun emerged in the afternoon after a couple of days. India Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast a decrease in rainfall from today onwards which may lead to lowering of water levels in the rivers. "Though widespread rains from across Uttarakhand were reported this morning, they were moderate at most places and heavy only at a few, mostly in Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Almora and Nainital districts. There will be further decrease in rainfall from today onwards with a drop in both intensity and distribution," said MeT director Vikram Singh, adding that there was no "heavy rain" warning for the state today or the next three to four days. The current spell of heavy rains has affected the Chardham Yatra, a pilgrimage to four holy sites in India, with the highways leading to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath still blocked. Sahdev Chohri, a bank employee, was killed in Uttarkashi town of the state when the car he was driving fell into a swollen Bhagirathi river after being hit by a boulder due to a landslip, said Dharasu police station in-charge Ravindra Yadav. The mishap occurred on Rishikesh-Gangotri national highway when Chohri was on his way from Chinyalisaur town to Uttarkashi where he used to work in Punjab National Bank, he said. It took National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) personnel four hours to recover the body from the river. A child drowned in Badhedi Rajputana village of Haridwar district after being swept away by flood waters this morning. With these incidents, the number of casualties during the current spell of rains in the state has risen to 14 since Friday. Two more people from Jamalpur Khurd village of Haridwar district drowned late last night. Four were killed in Tehri district last evening as their car was hit by debris falling from the hill due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains. One woman was killed on Saturday morning when the bus she was travelling in overturned after being hit by the overflowing waters of a swollen canal at Haldwani in Nainital district. A tree fell over a cowshed late on Saturday evening in Uttarkashi town killing one on the spot and leaving two injured of whom, one succumbed on way to the hospital. A car skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, killing three and leaving two others injured in Pauri district on Saturday evening. (PTI)

14 killed over weekend in rain-related incidents in north India