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The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Saturday, two days later than its usual date of arrival, covering central parts of the state and the Konkan region, an official of the India Metrological Department (IMD) here said.

Monsoon normally arrives in Konkan by June 9.

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"The southwest monsoon has arrived in parts of Konkan and central Maharashtra", the official said.

"It will bring some showers in the state with downpour in some areas of Konkan. The regions where heavy showers are likely to be witnessed have been alerted as well", she&nbsp;further added.

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"The conditions are favourable for the advancement of monsoon over Maharashtra for the next 48 hours", she said.

"If the conditions remain favourable, the monsoon system will progress further", she added.&nbsp;

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The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Saturday, two days later than its usual date of arrival, covering central parts of the state and the Konkan region, an official of the India Metrological Department (IMD) here said.

The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Saturday, two days later than its usual date of arrival, covering central parts of the state and the Konkan region, an official of the India Metrological Department (IMD) here said. Monsoon normally arrives in Konkan by June 9. Also read | IMD predicts no major relief from heatwave till June 15 in North, warns East of heavy rainfall "The southwest monsoon has arrived in parts of Konkan and central Maharashtra", the official said. "It will bring some showers in the state with downpour in some areas of Konkan. The regions where heavy showers are likely to be witnessed have been alerted as well", she further added. Watch | Record-breaking heat waves in India, temperature reaches 49°C in Delhi "The conditions are favourable for the advancement of monsoon over Maharashtra for the next 48 hours", she said. "If the conditions remain favourable, the monsoon system will progress further", she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Southwest monsoon arrives in Maha after two-day delay

The India Meteorological Department predicted that the maximum temperature in Delhi NCR and other parts of northwest India will drop a few degrees over the weekend, but no significant relief is expected until June 15.&nbsp;The temperature might fluctuate between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius. However, as per the forecast, from 16 June onwards, easterly breezes will bring major relief to the region. Due to an onslaught of hot and dry westerly winds, northwest and central India has been experiencing a heatwave since June 2, as reported by PTI.

Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said, “The ongoing heatwave spell is less intense as compared to those recorded in April-end and May, but the area of impact is almost equal," he said. He further said that the current heatwave is less severe than the one recorded in late April and early May, but is nearly equivalent.&nbsp;

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The IMD officials said, the pre-monsoon activity is expected to begin on June 12 in east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha although temperatures in north Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and North Madhya Pradesh will remain above average until June 15.&nbsp;

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Last year, the department predicted that the monsoon would arrive roughly two weeks earlier than typical in Delhi (June 27).

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As per R K Jenamani, the monsoon hit the Kerala coast on May 29 and covered the south and central Arabian sea, Kerala, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and the entire northeast between May 31 and June 7.&nbsp;

The weather department also said that&nbsp;the monsoon is moving normally and is expected to reach Maharashtra in the next two days. The office had also issued a warning for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam as well as Meghalaya for the following five days.&nbsp;

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The India Meteorological Department predicted that the maximum temperature in Delhi NCR and other parts of northwest India will drop a few degrees over the weekend, but no significant relief is expected until June 15.

The India Meteorological Department predicted that the maximum temperature in Delhi NCR and other parts of northwest India will drop a few degrees over the weekend, but no significant relief is expected until June 15. The temperature might fluctuate between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius. However, as per the forecast, from 16 June onwards, easterly breezes will bring major relief to the region. Due to an onslaught of hot and dry westerly winds, northwest and central India has been experiencing a heatwave since June 2, as reported by PTI. Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said, “The ongoing heatwave spell is less intense as compared to those recorded in April-end and May, but the area of impact is almost equal," he said. He further said that the current heatwave is less severe than the one recorded in late April and early May, but is nearly equivalent. Also read | IMD issues ‘orange alert’ in Delhi, north east warned for heavy rainfall The IMD officials said, the pre-monsoon activity is expected to begin on June 12 in east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha although temperatures in north Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and North Madhya Pradesh will remain above average until June 15. Watch | South Asia Diary | Heatwave hits Pakistan’s mango output Last year, the department predicted that the monsoon would arrive roughly two weeks earlier than typical in Delhi (June 27). Also read | India rebuts Environment Performance Index 2022 findings, says indicators are 'extrapolated' As per R K Jenamani, the monsoon hit the Kerala coast on May 29 and covered the south and central Arabian sea, Kerala, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and the entire northeast between May 31 and June 7. The weather department also said that the monsoon is moving normally and is expected to reach Maharashtra in the next two days. The office had also issued a warning for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam as well as Meghalaya for the following five days. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

IMD predicts no major relief from heatwave till June 15 in North, warns East of heavy rainfall

Meteorological Centre Hyderabad on Monday reported that Telangana is likely to experience isolated rainfall in the next five days.Meteorological Centre Hyderabad scientist Sravani stated that the monsoon is expected to reach Telangana on June 5.

"Monsoon expected in Telangana on June 5. Isolated rainfall will be there in the entire Telangana for next five days. No synoptic situation in the entire Telangana state. Mainly low-level strong Westerlies prevail over the state," Sravani stated.

She added, "Rise in the temperature in the morning and thunderstorms and thundershowers will be there in the evenings. Monsoon will progress on 5th or 6th June in Telangana. Till then the temperature will be between 32 to 40 degrees. Thunderstorms and thundershowers will be there in Hyderabad."

The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continues to pass through Kannur, Palakkad and adjoining areas.

Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon into some parts of central Arabian Sea, remaining parts of Kerala, some more parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of Karnataka, and some more parts of south &amp; Central Bay of Bengal, some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal and northeastern states during next 3-4 days.

A trough runs from southeast Arabian Sea off north Kerala-Karnataka coast to Southwest Bay of Bengal across Kerala &amp; Tamilnadu at 3.1 km above mean sea level.&nbsp;

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Meteorological Centre Hyderabad on Monday reported that Telangana is likely to experience isolated rainfall in the next five days.Meteorological Centre Hyderabad scientist Sravani stated that the monsoon is expected to reach Telangana on June 5. "Monsoon expected in Telangana on June 5. Isolated rainfall will be there in the entire Telangana for next five days. No synoptic situation in the entire Telangana state. Mainly low-level strong Westerlies prevail over the state," Sravani stated. She added, "Rise in the temperature in the morning and thunderstorms and thundershowers will be there in the evenings. Monsoon will progress on 5th or 6th June in Telangana. Till then the temperature will be between 32 to 40 degrees. Thunderstorms and thundershowers will be there in Hyderabad." The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continues to pass through Kannur, Palakkad and adjoining areas. Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon into some parts of central Arabian Sea, remaining parts of Kerala, some more parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of Karnataka, and some more parts of south & Central Bay of Bengal, some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal and northeastern states during next 3-4 days. A trough runs from southeast Arabian Sea off north Kerala-Karnataka coast to Southwest Bay of Bengal across Kerala & Tamilnadu at 3.1 km above mean sea level. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Monsoon expected in Telangana by June 5, reports Meteorological Centre

On Sunday, the Indian national capital Delhi’s maximum temperature touched 49 degrees Celsius as a scorching heatwave took an extreme toll on the people who were left gasping for relief.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the maximum temperatures in two places in the city breached the 49 degrees mark—49.2 degrees Celsius in northwest Mungeshpur and 49.1 degrees Celsius in western Najafgarh.

While the maximum temperatures in other parts of the city ranged&nbsp;from 45 to 47 degrees Celsius.

By evening, the minimum temperature was recorded at 25 degrees Celsius.

The situation was the same in the adjoining states, with neighbouring Gurgaon in Haryana state recording 48.1 degrees Celsius, the highest since May 10, 1966, when the city logged 49 degrees Celsius.

Weather forecasters said a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana will induce pre-monsoon activity that will provide some relief from the intense heat on Monday and Tuesday.

The IMD said a thunderstorm or a dust storm is likely in the national capital on Monday.

The weather office said that cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana will provide some relief from the intense heat the next two days.

“Heatwave conditions&nbsp;likely to continue over Northwest and Central India today and decrease in intensity and distribution from tomorrow [Monday],” the IMD said on Sunday.

The&nbsp;average maximum temperature in April&nbsp;for northwest and Central India was the highest in 122 years. The country had also witnessed the hottest March in 122 years since the India Meteorological Department started maintaining records.

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On Sunday, the Indian national capital Delhi’s maximum temperature touched 49 degrees Celsius as a scorching heatwave took an extreme toll on the people who were left gasping for relief.

On Sunday, the Indian national capital Delhi’s maximum temperature touched 49 degrees Celsius as a scorching heatwave took an extreme toll on the people who were left gasping for relief. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the maximum temperatures in two places in the city breached the 49 degrees mark—49.2 degrees Celsius in northwest Mungeshpur and 49.1 degrees Celsius in western Najafgarh. While the maximum temperatures in other parts of the city ranged from 45 to 47 degrees Celsius. By evening, the minimum temperature was recorded at 25 degrees Celsius. The situation was the same in the adjoining states, with neighbouring Gurgaon in Haryana state recording 48.1 degrees Celsius, the highest since May 10, 1966, when the city logged 49 degrees Celsius. Weather forecasters said a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana will induce pre-monsoon activity that will provide some relief from the intense heat on Monday and Tuesday. The IMD said a thunderstorm or a dust storm is likely in the national capital on Monday. The weather office said that cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana will provide some relief from the intense heat the next two days. “Heatwave conditions likely to continue over Northwest and Central India today and decrease in intensity and distribution from tomorrow [Monday],” the IMD said on Sunday. The average maximum temperature in April for northwest and Central India was the highest in 122 years. The country had also witnessed the hottest March in 122 years since the India Meteorological Department started maintaining records. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s capital Delhi sizzles as max temp breaches 49 degrees mark, minor relief likely from Monday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an meeting to review preparations for heatwave management and monsoon preparedness. Over the past few days, most parts of the country have reported all-time high temperatures under the impact of the torrid heatwave.

Indian PM Modi reviews country's monsoon and heatwave preparedness

Monsoon is extremely crucial for India's economy and there is good news that India will receive normal monsoon rains. IMD says monsoon likely to be 99% of long-period average.

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Heavy rains delayed flights and disrupted traffic in India`s capital New Delhi on Saturday, inundating several places including the forecourt of Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Delhi has received a 46-year high 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) of rain this monsoon season, said the Indian Meteorological Department. The season runs until the end of the month.

Vistara, SpiceJet Ltd, IndiGo and other airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to check the status of their flights.

"Due to waterlogging on account of heavy rains in Delhi, traffic congestion is expected. Customers travelling are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport," Vistara tweeted.

Airport authorities later tweeted that they had drained the water "and the issue has been resolved".

Social media users posted videos of waterlogging of streets and the airport, as well as stranded busses.

The rain caused major traffic disruption and severe flooding in low-lying areas of the city, said the weather department, suggesting people stay indoors. It has issued an orange alert, indicating authorities should be prepared to take action.

It predicted thunderstorm with "heavy to very heavy intensity rain" in Delhi and neighbouring areas, that could case partial damage to vulnerable structures, plantations and standing crops, among others.

The Delhi Traffic Police tweeted information to commuters about the stretches hit by rains and suggesting alternative routes.

Heavy rains delayed flights and disrupted traffic in India`s capital New Delhi on Saturday, inundating several places including the forecourt of Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Heavy rains delayed flights and disrupted traffic in India`s capital New Delhi on Saturday, inundating several places including the forecourt of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi has received a 46-year high 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) of rain this monsoon season, said the Indian Meteorological Department. The season runs until the end of the month. Vistara, SpiceJet Ltd, IndiGo and other airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to check the status of their flights. "Due to waterlogging on account of heavy rains in Delhi, traffic congestion is expected. Customers travelling are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport," Vistara tweeted. Airport authorities later tweeted that they had drained the water "and the issue has been resolved". Social media users posted videos of waterlogging of streets and the airport, as well as stranded busses. The rain caused major traffic disruption and severe flooding in low-lying areas of the city, said the weather department, suggesting people stay indoors. It has issued an orange alert, indicating authorities should be prepared to take action. It predicted thunderstorm with "heavy to very heavy intensity rain" in Delhi and neighbouring areas, that could case partial damage to vulnerable structures, plantations and standing crops, among others. The Delhi Traffic Police tweeted information to commuters about the stretches hit by rains and suggesting alternative routes.

Heavy rains delay flights in Delhi, snarl traffic

The alert was issued for the next 24 hours for the districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in coastal Konkan and also for Pune, Satara and Kolhapur in Western Maharashtra.

Heavy rain causes floods, landslides in parts of Maharashtra

At least 34 people were killed after several homes were crushed by a collapsed wall and a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India's financial capital Mumbai, authorities said Sunday.

Rainwater also inundated a water purification complex, disrupting supply "in most of the parts of Mumbai", a megacity of 20 million people, civic authorities said.

A falling tree demolished a wall in the eastern suburb of Chembur during Sunday's early hours, burying nearby residents, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said.

Twenty-one bodies have been recovered from the rubble, it added late Sunday after wrapping up search operations.

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"In the adjacent house, I saw a small girl who was trapped in the debris. She was shouting 'save me, save me'," Firoz Khan, who was caught up in the downpour in Chembur, told AFP.

"Her body was trapped in the mud. Somehow, I managed to pull her out. She had injuries in her legs. I narrowly survived this collapse."

Another resident, Manda Gautam Pradhan, said she had seen "rocks and mud... gushing down the hill along with the rainwater".

In the suburb of Vikhroli in the city's northeast, 10 people were killed after a landslide hit five homes early Sunday, the NDRF added.

Three other people were killed in separate incidents caused by the deluge, the Times of India reported.

Mumbai has been hit by downpours since Saturday, with local transport services affected.

The city's civic body did not say when the water supply was expected to be restored, but advised residents to boil the liquid before using it.

The Indian Meteorological Department said early Sunday that "moderate to heavy rain or thundershowers" were forecast for the next two days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences and added that there would be financial compensation for victims' families.

Building collapses are common during India's June-September monsoon season, with old and rickety structures buckling under days of non-stop rain.

Last month, 12 people were killed when a building collapsed in a Mumbai slum.

And last September, 39 people died when a three-storey apartment block collapsed in Bhiwandi near the financial capital.

At least 34 people were killed after several homes were crushed by a collapsed wall and a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India's financial capital Mumbai, authorities said Sunday.

At least 34 people were killed after several homes were crushed by a collapsed wall and a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India's financial capital Mumbai, authorities said Sunday. Rainwater also inundated a water purification complex, disrupting supply "in most of the parts of Mumbai", a megacity of 20 million people, civic authorities said. A falling tree demolished a wall in the eastern suburb of Chembur during Sunday's early hours, burying nearby residents, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said. Twenty-one bodies have been recovered from the rubble, it added late Sunday after wrapping up search operations. Also watch | "In the adjacent house, I saw a small girl who was trapped in the debris. She was shouting 'save me, save me'," Firoz Khan, who was caught up in the downpour in Chembur, told AFP. "Her body was trapped in the mud. Somehow, I managed to pull her out. She had injuries in her legs. I narrowly survived this collapse." Another resident, Manda Gautam Pradhan, said she had seen "rocks and mud... gushing down the hill along with the rainwater". In the suburb of Vikhroli in the city's northeast, 10 people were killed after a landslide hit five homes early Sunday, the NDRF added. Three other people were killed in separate incidents caused by the deluge, the Times of India reported. Mumbai has been hit by downpours since Saturday, with local transport services affected. The city's civic body did not say when the water supply was expected to be restored, but advised residents to boil the liquid before using it. The Indian Meteorological Department said early Sunday that "moderate to heavy rain or thundershowers" were forecast for the next two days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences and added that there would be financial compensation for victims' families. Building collapses are common during India's June-September monsoon season, with old and rickety structures buckling under days of non-stop rain. Last month, 12 people were killed when a building collapsed in a Mumbai slum. And last September, 39 people died when a three-storey apartment block collapsed in Bhiwandi near the financial capital.

At least 34 killed in landslide, wall collapse in India monsoon rains

With Chennai city and outlying districts receiving regular rains in the recent weeks, water levels in reservoirs that cater to the city’s needs are on the rise. In what is a respite for people a drought-prone city, the combined storage of the reservoirs have surpassed the halfway mark.

As per data on the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply &amp; Sewerage Board or Chennai Metro Water, the total storage of four reservoirs - Poondi, Cholavaram, Red Hills, Chambarambakkam is twice as much as the water that was available last year.

The four reservoirs have a combined storage of 6706 Million Cubic feet (Mcft) as on date, whereas they had 3148Mcft on the same day the previous year. Current storage of 6706Mcft is nearly 60% of the total capacity, which stands at 11257Mcft.&nbsp;

Officials hold the opinion that the current water levels, which are likely to further increase quite well after the impending rains, will be sufficient for the city to tide over the summer of 2021.

In stark contrast, on November 16th 2018, the combined storage of all four reservoirs were 1641Mcft, hardly 10per cent of the total capacity. It was this sharp decline in water levels by November, poor planning and management and also a failed monsoon in 2018 that led to a severe drought in the summer of 2019. Hence, indicating how crucial an optimal water level in these reservoirs is for the city.&nbsp;

It was the mismanagement of the water levels in one of these reservoirs,-Chembarambakkam amid heavy rains that led to large parts of Chennai city and its outskirts being flooded in December 2015.

The meteorological department has predicted heavy rain at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Cuddalore, Thoothukudi, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu.

This year, the North-East monsoon had set in around the last week of October and particularly 29th October saw parts of Chennai city being lashed by heavy rains, of 150-200mm intensity within a few hours.

With Chennai city and outlying districts receiving regular rains in the recent weeks, water levels in reservoirs that cater to the city’s needs are on the rise. In what is a respite for people a drought-prone city, the combined storage of the reservoirs have surpassed the halfway mark.

With Chennai city and outlying districts receiving regular rains in the recent weeks, water levels in reservoirs that cater to the city’s needs are on the rise. In what is a respite for people a drought-prone city, the combined storage of the reservoirs have surpassed the halfway mark. As per data on the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board or Chennai Metro Water, the total storage of four reservoirs - Poondi, Cholavaram, Red Hills, Chambarambakkam is twice as much as the water that was available last year. The four reservoirs have a combined storage of 6706 Million Cubic feet (Mcft) as on date, whereas they had 3148Mcft on the same day the previous year. Current storage of 6706Mcft is nearly 60% of the total capacity, which stands at 11257Mcft. Officials hold the opinion that the current water levels, which are likely to further increase quite well after the impending rains, will be sufficient for the city to tide over the summer of 2021. In stark contrast, on November 16th 2018, the combined storage of all four reservoirs were 1641Mcft, hardly 10per cent of the total capacity. It was this sharp decline in water levels by November, poor planning and management and also a failed monsoon in 2018 that led to a severe drought in the summer of 2019. Hence, indicating how crucial an optimal water level in these reservoirs is for the city. It was the mismanagement of the water levels in one of these reservoirs,-Chembarambakkam amid heavy rains that led to large parts of Chennai city and its outskirts being flooded in December 2015. The meteorological department has predicted heavy rain at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Cuddalore, Thoothukudi, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu. This year, the North-East monsoon had set in around the last week of October and particularly 29th October saw parts of Chennai city being lashed by heavy rains, of 150-200mm intensity within a few hours.

Amid monsoon, water levels in reservoirs around Chennai over half capacity 

The flooding in rivers and water channels caused due to torrential rains in northwest Pakistan has killed ten people, injured 20 others, and damaged nearly 50 houses, an official said on Wednesday.

People in the affected areas have been alerted in the wake of high water flow in rivers for adopting precautionary measures. Tourists have also been asked to take extra care and not to stay alongside rivers and water channels.

People living in many villages situated in danger zones have been vacated by the rescue authorities, the official said.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said three people have been washed away in the Swat River. The body of one person has been retrieved while search for two others was underway. A police official was also among those drowned in River Swat.

In Balakot area, three people were washed away in flash floods.

In Oogi area of Mansehra, a house collapsed during torrential rains, killing at least four people. 
The PDMA said that 20 people have been injured in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while 46 houses were partially damaged and 4 totally destroyed.

The flooding in rivers and water channels caused due to torrential rains in northwest Pakistan has killed ten people, injured 20 others, and damaged nearly 50 houses, an official said on Wednesday.

The flooding in rivers and water channels caused due to torrential rains in northwest Pakistan has killed ten people, injured 20 others, and damaged nearly 50 houses, an official said on Wednesday. People in the affected areas have been alerted in the wake of high water flow in rivers for adopting precautionary measures. Tourists have also been asked to take extra care and not to stay alongside rivers and water channels. People living in many villages situated in danger zones have been vacated by the rescue authorities, the official said. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said three people have been washed away in the Swat River. The body of one person has been retrieved while search for two others was underway. A police official was also among those drowned in River Swat. In Balakot area, three people were washed away in flash floods. In Oogi area of Mansehra, a house collapsed during torrential rains, killing at least four people. The PDMA said that 20 people have been injured in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while 46 houses were partially damaged and 4 totally destroyed.

10 people die in rain-related incidents in northwest Pakistan

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday banned the use of wide-body aircraft at the Kozhikode airport during the monsoon season.

"As a means of abundant caution, we have stopped them from coming to Calicut till the Monsoon season," the country`s aviation watchdog said in a statement.

Earlier&nbsp;an Air India Express flight carrying 190 passengers including 10 infants had skidded while landing at Karipur airport in Kozhikode on August 7.

As many as 18 people, including the two pilots, had lost their lives following the accident.

According to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday, 23 passengers, among those hospitalised after the accident, were in a critical condition and three have been put on a ventilator, while 81 others were recovering.

Earlier, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said that an inquiry has been ordered under the Aircraft Act, black boxes of flight IX-1344 have been recovered and added that the findings of this investigation will be made public.&nbsp;

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday banned the use of wide-body aircraft at the Kozhikode airport during the monsoon season. "As a means of abundant caution, we have stopped them from coming to Calicut till the Monsoon season," the country`s aviation watchdog said in a statement.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday banned the use of wide-body aircraft at the Kozhikode airport during the monsoon season. "As a means of abundant caution, we have stopped them from coming to Calicut till the Monsoon season," the country`s aviation watchdog said in a statement. Earlier an Air India Express flight carrying 190 passengers including 10 infants had skidded while landing at Karipur airport in Kozhikode on August 7. As many as 18 people, including the two pilots, had lost their lives following the accident. According to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday, 23 passengers, among those hospitalised after the accident, were in a critical condition and three have been put on a ventilator, while 81 others were recovering. Earlier, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said that an inquiry has been ordered under the Aircraft Act, black boxes of flight IX-1344 have been recovered and added that the findings of this investigation will be made public.

DGCA bans use of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode airport during monsoon after crash

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert Mumbai, North Konkan, and Thane districts of Maharashtra for the next 48 hours following incessant rains in the regions.

Landslides have also been reported from parts of Mumbai due to the heavy rainfalls throughout the night. Severe waterlogging was also witnessed in several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday.

"Landslide ! at Time of India, next Samta Nagar police station, highway, Mumbai. Red Alert for RF, for North Konkan, next 48 hrs," said Deputy Director General (DDG) of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai KS Hosalikar in a tweet.

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Earlier, KS Hosalikar tweeted, "Colaba 220, Santacruz 254, Ram Mandir 152, Mira Road 152, Mahalaxmi 172, Vidyavihar 159 mm. Most of the stations in Thane and NM reported more than 150 mm. Trend to continue for next 48 hrs."

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Meanwhile, Shivaji Sutar, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway (CR) said that suburban services have been suspended on mainline and harbour line, and mail/express trains are being rescheduled.

"Due to high tide resulting in water logging at Vadala and Parel suburban services are suspended on mainline and harbour line. However, shuttle services are running between Vashi and Panvel and Thane and Kalyan-beyond. No suburban trains are held up in between stations. Dn mail/express trains are being rescheduled. Information will be updated from time to time further," said Sutar.

The IMD said that extremely heavy rain will occur at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts of Maharashtra on August 4 and August 5.

Ratnagiri district is also expected to receive extremely heavy rain on August 4, while Paldhar district is expected to receive extremely heavy rain on August 5.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert Mumbai, North Konkan, and Thane districts of Maharashtra for the next 48 hours following incessant rains in the regions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert Mumbai, North Konkan, and Thane districts of Maharashtra for the next 48 hours following incessant rains in the regions. Landslides have also been reported from parts of Mumbai due to the heavy rainfalls throughout the night. Severe waterlogging was also witnessed in several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday. "Landslide ! at Time of India, next Samta Nagar police station, highway, Mumbai. Red Alert for RF, for North Konkan, next 48 hrs," said Deputy Director General (DDG) of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai KS Hosalikar in a tweet. Also read: Maharashtra adds 8,968 COVID-19 cases; 266 die, 10,221 recover Earlier, KS Hosalikar tweeted, "Colaba 220, Santacruz 254, Ram Mandir 152, Mira Road 152, Mahalaxmi 172, Vidyavihar 159 mm. Most of the stations in Thane and NM reported more than 150 mm. Trend to continue for next 48 hrs." Mumbai Rainfall updates at 8 am of 4 Aug. Land slide ! at Time of India, next Samta nagar police station, highway, Mumbai. Red Alert for RF, for North Konkan next 48 hrs. TC pic.twitter.com/lv1P2z0jK0 — K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) August 4, 2020 × Meanwhile, Shivaji Sutar, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway (CR) said that suburban services have been suspended on mainline and harbour line, and mail/express trains are being rescheduled. "Due to high tide resulting in water logging at Vadala and Parel suburban services are suspended on mainline and harbour line. However, shuttle services are running between Vashi and Panvel and Thane and Kalyan-beyond. No suburban trains are held up in between stations. Dn mail/express trains are being rescheduled. Information will be updated from time to time further," said Sutar. The IMD said that extremely heavy rain will occur at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts of Maharashtra on August 4 and August 5. Ratnagiri district is also expected to receive extremely heavy rain on August 4, while Paldhar district is expected to receive extremely heavy rain on August 5.

IMD issues red alert For Mumbai, Thane and North Konkan due to heavy rains

India's largest river island in the heart of Brahmaputra Majuli is facing the threat of existence, the island is now vanishing away in the river Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra originates in China's Tibet and flows into Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It later drains into the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh.

India's largest river island erodes away

Post-monsoon showers and hailstorm combined with strong winds led to a sharp dip in the mercury scales on Friday (December 13) morning across northern India.

Showers, winds, hail leads to temperature dip in northern India

India's wheat production could jump to a second consecutive annual record in 2020 as the wettest monsoon in 25 years is set to help farmers in expanding the area under the winter-sown crop while also boosting yields, industry officials said.

But that higher production would add to India's already swelling inventories, potentially forcing the world's second-biggest wheat producer to ramp up procurement of the grain from farmers and provide incentives for overseas sales to support local prices.

"The area under wheat and yields would rise due to good rainfall. We can certainly produce more than last year's record production," said Gyanendra Singh, director at the state-run Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research.

India grew 102.19 million tonnes of wheat in 2019.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india.../rural-economy-might-face-setback-as- untimely-rains-hit-indias-summer-crops-262498">country received monsoon rains</a> during the June-September season that were 10 per cent&nbsp;above average and the rainfall continued during October and November, increasing soil moisture levels required for crop sowing. 
Rainfall also lifted the water level in India's key reservoirs to 86 per cent&nbsp;of capacity compared to 61 per cent&nbsp;a year ago and a 10-year average of 64%, according to government data.

Only one wheat crop is grown in India each year, with planting starting in late October and harvesting in March.

Farmers are inclined to expand the area under wheat as its prices are more stable than any other crop due to government buying, said Harish Galipelli, head of commodities and currencies at Inditrade Derivatives &amp; Commodities in Mumbai.

New Delhi sets <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../oecd-hails-india-reforms-pegs-62-growth-in- 2020-264158">minimum support prices </a>(MSP) for nearly two dozen crops to set a benchmark, but state agencies mainly buy rice and wheat at those prices. For 2020, India has lifted the price at which it buys locally produced new-season wheat by 4.6&nbsp;per cent to 19,250 rupees ($268.22) a tonne.

"After the hike in MSP, wheat planting has become even more attractive for farmers," Galipelli said.

For the time being, dealers say wheat exports from India next year would be difficult because of their comparatively high cost.

With the new MSP setting, export prices would be above $300 a tonne on a free-on-board basis, while supplies from the competing countries are available below $250 a tonne, said one Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm.

"India could easily produce more than 100 million tones but could not export even 1 million tonnes unless the government provides subsidy for exports," the dealer said.

India exported 226,225 tonnes of wheat in the 2018/19 fiscal year that ended on March 31, compared to a record 6.5 million tonnes in 2012/13, according to government data.

Higher production and negligible exports could force the government to increase procurement from farmers to ensure prices stay at or above the MSP, said Galipelli at Inditrade.

Government wheat stocks stood at a record 37.4 million tonnes as of November&nbsp;1, up 13 per cent&nbsp;from a year ago.

India's wheat production could jump to a second consecutive annual record in 2020 as the wettest monsoon in 25 years is set to help farmers in expanding the area under the winter-sown crop while also boosting yields, industry officials said.

India's wheat production could jump to a second consecutive annual record in 2020 as the wettest monsoon in 25 years is set to help farmers in expanding the area under the winter-sown crop while also boosting yields, industry officials said. But that higher production would add to India's already swelling inventories, potentially forcing the world's second-biggest wheat producer to ramp up procurement of the grain from farmers and provide incentives for overseas sales to support local prices. "The area under wheat and yields would rise due to good rainfall. We can certainly produce more than last year's record production," said Gyanendra Singh, director at the state-run Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research. India grew 102.19 million tonnes of wheat in 2019. The country received monsoon rains during the June-September season that were 10 per cent above average and the rainfall continued during October and November, increasing soil moisture levels required for crop sowing. Rainfall also lifted the water level in India's key reservoirs to 86 per cent of capacity compared to 61 per cent a year ago and a 10-year average of 64%, according to government data. Only one wheat crop is grown in India each year, with planting starting in late October and harvesting in March. Farmers are inclined to expand the area under wheat as its prices are more stable than any other crop due to government buying, said Harish Galipelli, head of commodities and currencies at Inditrade Derivatives & Commodities in Mumbai. New Delhi sets minimum support prices (MSP) for nearly two dozen crops to set a benchmark, but state agencies mainly buy rice and wheat at those prices. For 2020, India has lifted the price at which it buys locally produced new-season wheat by 4.6 per cent to 19,250 rupees ($268.22) a tonne. "After the hike in MSP, wheat planting has become even more attractive for farmers," Galipelli said. For the time being, dealers say wheat exports from India next year would be difficult because of their comparatively high cost. With the new MSP setting, export prices would be above $300 a tonne on a free-on-board basis, while supplies from the competing countries are available below $250 a tonne, said one Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm. "India could easily produce more than 100 million tones but could not export even 1 million tonnes unless the government provides subsidy for exports," the dealer said. India exported 226,225 tonnes of wheat in the 2018/19 fiscal year that ended on March 31, compared to a record 6.5 million tonnes in 2012/13, according to government data. Higher production and negligible exports could force the government to increase procurement from farmers to ensure prices stay at or above the MSP, said Galipelli at Inditrade. Government wheat stocks stood at a record 37.4 million tonnes as of November 1, up 13 per cent from a year ago.

India may get record wheat production in 2020 due to wettest monsoon in 25 years

Monsoon rains in India were above average in the week through Wednesday, the weather office said, like soybean and cotton growing central parts of the country <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/monsoon-fury-onion-prices-double-in-parts-of-karnataka-245510">received heavy rainfall</a>, damaging crops in some pockets.

Monsoon rains are crucial to farm output and economic growth because the agricultural sector accounts for about 15 per cent&nbsp;of India's $2.5 trillion economies.

India received 38 per cent&nbsp;more rainfall than the 50-year average in the week to September&nbsp;11, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed, with central India receiving 142 per cent&nbsp;more rain.

Overall, India has received 3 per cent&nbsp;more rain than average since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Monsoon rains in India were above average in the week through Wednesday, the weather office said, like soybean and cotton growing central parts of the country received heavy rainfall, damaging crops in some pockets.

Monsoon rains in India were above average in the week through Wednesday, the weather office said, like soybean and cotton growing central parts of the country received heavy rainfall, damaging crops in some pockets. Monsoon rains are crucial to farm output and economic growth because the agricultural sector accounts for about 15 per cent of India's $2.5 trillion economies. India received 38 per cent more rainfall than the 50-year average in the week to September 11, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed, with central India receiving 142 per cent more rain. Overall, India has received 3 per cent more rain than average since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Monsoon rains 38% above-average this week: IMD

Onion prices have doubled to Rs 30 per kilograms in parts of Karnataka due to a shortage in supply caused by heavy rains and floods in North Karnataka and adjacent parts of Maharashtra, according to traders.

"Before floods, 1 kilograms onion used to cost around Rs 15, now it touches Rs 30 in the wholesale market and Rs 40 in retail shops and street vendors. We import onions from Maharashtra and also use the onions that are grown here but recent floods have damaged the roads in North Karnataka affecting the supply," said a trader, Subramani.

"Even trucks from Pune are stuck in major cities. We are waiting for fresh goods. Big trade agencies like Mourya Export in Pune, BLS Murthy and Nagappa Chetty in Bengaluru are also in a panic," he further added.

Ranchita, a housewife said,&nbsp;"It is hard to run a house if the prices of onion will keep rising like this. People can not afford such costly onions. The prices of onion have now gone up to Rs 40, and if this continues, it will not be easy for a very large section of society to manage their house."

The traders fear that the onion prices may rise further up to Rs 60 due to the festival season. 
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Onion prices have doubled to Rs 30 per kilograms in parts of Karnataka due to a shortage in supply caused by heavy rains and floods in North Karnataka and adjacent parts of Maharashtra, according to traders.

Onion prices have doubled to Rs 30 per kilograms in parts of Karnataka due to a shortage in supply caused by heavy rains and floods in North Karnataka and adjacent parts of Maharashtra, according to traders. "Before floods, 1 kilograms onion used to cost around Rs 15, now it touches Rs 30 in the wholesale market and Rs 40 in retail shops and street vendors. We import onions from Maharashtra and also use the onions that are grown here but recent floods have damaged the roads in North Karnataka affecting the supply," said a trader, Subramani. "Even trucks from Pune are stuck in major cities. We are waiting for fresh goods. Big trade agencies like Mourya Export in Pune, BLS Murthy and Nagappa Chetty in Bengaluru are also in a panic," he further added. Ranchita, a housewife said, "It is hard to run a house if the prices of onion will keep rising like this. People can not afford such costly onions. The prices of onion have now gone up to Rs 40, and if this continues, it will not be easy for a very large section of society to manage their house." The traders fear that the onion prices may rise further up to Rs 60 due to the festival season.

Monsoon fury: Onion prices double in parts of Karnataka

The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours.

"Forecast for 24 hours: Rainfall very likely at most places over Coastal Karnataka and at many places over North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka," stated IMD in its All-Weather Warning Bulletin.

Besides Karnataka, light to moderate rains is forecast for a few places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu.

However, Chennai will remain dry while Bengaluru may receive some patchy rains.

According to Skymet, weather forecasting agency, active Southwest Monsoon has also given heavy rain and thundershower activities in many parts of Madhya Pradesh during the last 24 hours.

Khajuraho has received a whopping 100 mm rainfall in a span of just 24 hours. As monsoon continues to remain active, more rain showers will lash region, with chances of flooding in several parts of the state.&nbsp;

 
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The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours.

The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours. "Forecast for 24 hours: Rainfall very likely at most places over Coastal Karnataka and at many places over North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka," stated IMD in its All-Weather Warning Bulletin. Besides Karnataka, light to moderate rains is forecast for a few places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu. However, Chennai will remain dry while Bengaluru may receive some patchy rains. According to Skymet, weather forecasting agency, active Southwest Monsoon has also given heavy rain and thundershower activities in many parts of Madhya Pradesh during the last 24 hours. Khajuraho has received a whopping 100 mm rainfall in a span of just 24 hours. As monsoon continues to remain active, more rain showers will lash region, with chances of flooding in several parts of the state.

Southwest monsoon active over Coastal Karnataka: IMD

The death toll in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/himachal-pradesh-around-150-rescued-from-lahaul-and-spiti-district-after-road-washes-away-due-to-heavy-rains-243970">flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh</a> has climbed to 22 in the last 24 hours with two people missing in Shimla district following heavy rainfall in the state, said Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday.

"The rainfall following in the past three days has caused an estimated 574 crores of destruction in various parts of the state. In the last 24 hours, 22 people have lost their lives. In total, 43 people have lost their lives by the rains in this monsoon season which is a very serious matter of concern. The administration is equipped with all the resources and prepared to tackle the situation. I pray that no more casualty or destruction happens in the coming days," Thakur told ANI.

Watch: Uttarakhand-Himachal reel under heavy floods, Manali-Leh highway also shut due to landslide

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He further informed that the roads which were damaged by landslides will be restored soon as the restoration work is underway and people stranded at different locations are being evacuated to the different areas in the region.

"Today, I will have a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners through video conferencing, in the state legislative assembly in which to monitor the flood situation in the state and will listen to their requests if any," he further said.

The traffic movement came to a halt at the Bhuntar-Manikaran road near Sarsadi in Kullu district on Monday after the road caved in following a landslide due to heavy rainfall in the state.

The heavy rainfall also affected the normal life in the Hamirpur district.

A portion of a footbridge over Sutlej river in Chaba area of Shimla collapsed yesterday after the water level in the river increased due to heavy rainfall in the region. The bridge provided connectivity to Shakra, Baaladi, Bindla, and Jedvi villages.

The death toll in the flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 22 in the last 24 hours with two people missing in Shimla district following heavy rainfall in the state, said Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday.

The death toll in the flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 22 in the last 24 hours with two people missing in Shimla district following heavy rainfall in the state, said Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday. "The rainfall following in the past three days has caused an estimated 574 crores of destruction in various parts of the state. In the last 24 hours, 22 people have lost their lives. In total, 43 people have lost their lives by the rains in this monsoon season which is a very serious matter of concern. The administration is equipped with all the resources and prepared to tackle the situation. I pray that no more casualty or destruction happens in the coming days," Thakur told ANI. Watch: Uttarakhand-Himachal reel under heavy floods, Manali-Leh highway also shut due to landslide × He further informed that the roads which were damaged by landslides will be restored soon as the restoration work is underway and people stranded at different locations are being evacuated to the different areas in the region. "Today, I will have a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners through video conferencing, in the state legislative assembly in which to monitor the flood situation in the state and will listen to their requests if any," he further said. The traffic movement came to a halt at the Bhuntar-Manikaran road near Sarsadi in Kullu district on Monday after the road caved in following a landslide due to heavy rainfall in the state. The heavy rainfall also affected the normal life in the Hamirpur district. A portion of a footbridge over Sutlej river in Chaba area of Shimla collapsed yesterday after the water level in the river increased due to heavy rainfall in the region. The bridge provided connectivity to Shakra, Baaladi, Bindla, and Jedvi villages.

22 dead due to heavy rains in past 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh: CM Jai Ram Thakur

The death toll from a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/police-among-18-feared-killed-in-landslide-at-myanmar-jade-mine-238967"> landslide triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Myanmar </a>rose to at least 34, an official said Saturday, as emergency workers continued a desperate search through thick mud for scores more feared to miss.&nbsp;

Myanmar's monsoon season brings an annual torrent of heavy downpours, which often leaves tens of thousands displaced from flooded homes and triggering deadly landslides across its more hilly regions.

A huge brown gash on the hillside marked where the deluge of mud flooded onto Ye Pyar Kone village in Mon state on Friday, wiping out 16 homes.

Search and rescue teams worked through the night with excavators and their bare hands trying to find survivors and recover bodies from the deep sludge, continuing through Saturday.&nbsp;

'We found 34 dead, and the search for dead bodies is still ongoing,' local administrator Myo Min Tun told AFP.

So far, 47 people have been left injured while officials believe that more than 80 people could still be missing.&nbsp;

Aerial pictures showed broken remnants of rooftops and other debris from the houses strewn next to trucks knocked over by the force of the mudslide.

The village's hillside temple was left inundated, leaving the pagoda's golden spire peeking out from beneath the mud.

Htay Win, 32, told AFP that two of her daughters and five other relatives had still not been found.

She only survived because she had left her home minutes earlier to go look at the flooding nearby.

'I heard a huge noise and turned round to see my home being hit by the mud,' she said, crying.

Rescue workers spent Saturday morning loading bodies wrapped in plastic onto the back of flatbed trucks as worried villagers looked on. 
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Tin Htay described how he and his family managed to escape when the landslide hit his house and his efforts to rescue others trapped by the mud.

'I dragged a woman and two children from a car but I could not reach two other people, so I had to leave them,' the 30-year-old said.

Emergency crews had to unblock the main highway from Yangon to Mawlamyine, buried under six feet (1.8 metres) of sludge.

Torrential downpours have burst riverbanks across the country while coastal communities have been warned of higher tides.

In the town of Shwegyin in the eastern Bago region, residents waded out through waist-deep waters or waited to be rescued by boat after the Sittaung river burst its banks, swallowing entire homes.

Around 89,000 people have been displaced by floods in recent weeks, although many have since been able to return home, according to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Vietnam has also experienced heavy flooding this week with at least eight people killed in the country's central highlands and rescuers using a zip line to carry dozens of others to safety.

The death toll from a landslide triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Myanmar rose to at least 34, an official said Saturday, as emergency workers continued a desperate search through thick mud for scores more feared to miss.

The death toll from a landslide triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Myanmar rose to at least 34, an official said Saturday, as emergency workers continued a desperate search through thick mud for scores more feared to miss. Myanmar's monsoon season brings an annual torrent of heavy downpours, which often leaves tens of thousands displaced from flooded homes and triggering deadly landslides across its more hilly regions. A huge brown gash on the hillside marked where the deluge of mud flooded onto Ye Pyar Kone village in Mon state on Friday, wiping out 16 homes. Search and rescue teams worked through the night with excavators and their bare hands trying to find survivors and recover bodies from the deep sludge, continuing through Saturday. 'We found 34 dead, and the search for dead bodies is still ongoing,' local administrator Myo Min Tun told AFP. So far, 47 people have been left injured while officials believe that more than 80 people could still be missing. Aerial pictures showed broken remnants of rooftops and other debris from the houses strewn next to trucks knocked over by the force of the mudslide. The village's hillside temple was left inundated, leaving the pagoda's golden spire peeking out from beneath the mud. Htay Win, 32, told AFP that two of her daughters and five other relatives had still not been found. She only survived because she had left her home minutes earlier to go look at the flooding nearby. 'I heard a huge noise and turned round to see my home being hit by the mud,' she said, crying. Rescue workers spent Saturday morning loading bodies wrapped in plastic onto the back of flatbed trucks as worried villagers looked on. Tin Htay described how he and his family managed to escape when the landslide hit his house and his efforts to rescue others trapped by the mud. 'I dragged a woman and two children from a car but I could not reach two other people, so I had to leave them,' the 30-year-old said. Emergency crews had to unblock the main highway from Yangon to Mawlamyine, buried under six feet (1.8 metres) of sludge. Torrential downpours have burst riverbanks across the country while coastal communities have been warned of higher tides. In the town of Shwegyin in the eastern Bago region, residents waded out through waist-deep waters or waited to be rescued by boat after the Sittaung river burst its banks, swallowing entire homes. Around 89,000 people have been displaced by floods in recent weeks, although many have since been able to return home, according to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Vietnam has also experienced heavy flooding this week with at least eight people killed in the country's central highlands and rescuers using a zip line to carry dozens of others to safety.

Myanmar landslide kills 34, many more feared missing

South-Western Railway on Saturday announced the cancellation of 10 trains till August 23 due to landslides in Hassan-Mangalore section of Mysuru Division.

"Rail transport in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road ghat section has been hit adversely. There has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/death-toll-from-floods-across-india-rises-to-95-hundreds-of-thousands-evacuated-241993">unprecedented rainfall in the section</a>. The rainfall in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road is almost double that of the last cumulative year and the section between Subramanya Road and Donegal has become vulnerable. In the past five days there have been 30 incidences of landslips/boulder and tree fallen between Hassan and Subramanya Road," a South-Western Railway release said.

"In view of weather warning received from the state government for the next two days, all the Railway staff and labourers from the ghat section have been evacuated and lodged at Subramanya Road Railway station till clearance is received from the state government to move the staff," it added.

The ten trains which will remain cancelled till August 23 are - train number 16515 Yesvantpur-Karwar express, train number 16516 Karwar- Yesvantpur express, train number 16511/16513 KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar express, train number 16517/16523 KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar via Mysuru express, train number 16512/16514 Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru express, train number 16518/16524 Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru via Mysuru express, train number 16575 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Jn express, train number 16576 Mangaluru Jn to Yesvantpur express, train number 16585 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Central express and train number 16586 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Central express.&nbsp;

South-Western Railway on Saturday announced the cancellation of 10 trains till August 23 due to landslides in Hassan-Mangalore section of Mysuru Division. "Rail transport in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road ghat section has been hit adversely.

South-Western Railway on Saturday announced the cancellation of 10 trains till August 23 due to landslides in Hassan-Mangalore section of Mysuru Division. "Rail transport in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road ghat section has been hit adversely. There has been unprecedented rainfall in the section. The rainfall in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road is almost double that of the last cumulative year and the section between Subramanya Road and Donegal has become vulnerable. In the past five days there have been 30 incidences of landslips/boulder and tree fallen between Hassan and Subramanya Road," a South-Western Railway release said. "In view of weather warning received from the state government for the next two days, all the Railway staff and labourers from the ghat section have been evacuated and lodged at Subramanya Road Railway station till clearance is received from the state government to move the staff," it added. The ten trains which will remain cancelled till August 23 are - train number 16515 Yesvantpur-Karwar express, train number 16516 Karwar- Yesvantpur express, train number 16511/16513 KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar express, train number 16517/16523 KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar via Mysuru express, train number 16512/16514 Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru express, train number 16518/16524 Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru via Mysuru express, train number 16575 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Jn express, train number 16576 Mangaluru Jn to Yesvantpur express, train number 16585 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Central express and train number 16586 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Central express.

Ten trains cancelled by South-Western Railway in Hassan-Mangalore section till August 23 due to landslides

Operations at Cochin International Airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday.

"Kochi Airport is ready. Flight operations begin at 12 noon tomorrow; that is ahead of the deadline. Airlines are instructed to facilitate services accordingly," read a statement from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL).

Flight operations at the airport were suspended till 3 pm on Sunday in the wake of heavy rainfall.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said all arrangements have been done to conduct rescue operations, adding that as many as 80 landslides have taken place in various parts of the state.

"Accidents have happened in unexpected areas.... 80 landslides in various parts of the state. Malappuram, Kavalappara, Bhoothalam Colony and Puthumala in Wayanad are worst affected," Vijayan said during a press conference here.

In total, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/42-dead-in-rain-battered-kerala-19-trains-cancelled-241955">42 deaths have been reported across the state</a>, with eleven deaths in Wayanad district alone, Vijayan said.

"Police, armed forces, fishermen and volunteers are engaging in rescue operations... This gives us confidence to overcome this situation," he added.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that strict actions will be taken against those who are spreading fake messages.

"Some people spreading news that all dams are going to be opened. Another one is that petrol pumps will be closed. We should take it seriously," he said.

"In our state, there is no fuel crisis. We have enough stock. We are facing a serious disaster and we can face it together," he added.&nbsp;

Operations at Cochin International Airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday. "Kochi Airport is ready. Flight operations begin at 12 noon tomorrow; that is ahead of the deadline.

Operations at Cochin International Airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday. "Kochi Airport is ready. Flight operations begin at 12 noon tomorrow; that is ahead of the deadline. Airlines are instructed to facilitate services accordingly," read a statement from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL). Flight operations at the airport were suspended till 3 pm on Sunday in the wake of heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said all arrangements have been done to conduct rescue operations, adding that as many as 80 landslides have taken place in various parts of the state. "Accidents have happened in unexpected areas.... 80 landslides in various parts of the state. Malappuram, Kavalappara, Bhoothalam Colony and Puthumala in Wayanad are worst affected," Vijayan said during a press conference here. In total, 42 deaths have been reported across the state, with eleven deaths in Wayanad district alone, Vijayan said. "Police, armed forces, fishermen and volunteers are engaging in rescue operations... This gives us confidence to overcome this situation," he added. The Chief Minister also mentioned that strict actions will be taken against those who are spreading fake messages. "Some people spreading news that all dams are going to be opened. Another one is that petrol pumps will be closed. We should take it seriously," he said. "In our state, there is no fuel crisis. We have enough stock. We are facing a serious disaster and we can face it together," he added.

Operations at Kochi airport in Kerala to resume on Sunday

Operations at Cochin International Airport, Kerala have been suspended till August 11, 3 pm in the wake of heavy rains and flooding at the airport.&nbsp;

According to reports, the water level in the Periyar river has been on the rise.&nbsp;

Kerala Government has declared a holiday today for all schools across the state. As per reports, more than 315 camps have been set up for assistance and over 20,000 people have been evacuated.

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KDSMA) has stated that 22,165 people have been evacuated to safety and are lodged in 315 camps across the state.&nbsp;

Kerala Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday&nbsp;issued a&nbsp;'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-red-alert-warning-issued-for-three-districts-on-predictions-of-heavy-rainfall-241456">Red Alert' warning</a> for Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for 24 hours.

Thrissur, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts were issued 'Orange Alerts'&nbsp;for yesterday.&nbsp;

Schools and colleges were shut in Malappuram and Wayanad districts.&nbsp;

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An 'Orange Alert'&nbsp;was issued for Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kasargod districts for Friday.

Idukki and Kozhikode have been put on 'Orange Alert'&nbsp;for Saturday as well.

Meanwhile, a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), chaired by Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha was held on Thursday to review the prevailing flood situation in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Gujarat.

Last year's disastrous floods in Kerala claimed over 350 lives across the state.

The shutters of nearly 33 dangerously full dams and reservoirs were opened for the first time in the history of Kerala in nearly a century.&nbsp;

State authorities estimated a cumulative loss worth over Rs 21,000 crore in the catastrophe that was announced as 'calamity of severe nature' by the central government.&nbsp;

A 'Red Alert' spells out a warning for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, whereas an 'Orange Alert'&nbsp;denotes that an area is likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall.&nbsp;

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Operations at Cochin International Airport, Kerala have been suspended till August 11, 3 pm in the wake of heavy rains and flooding at the airport. According to reports, the water level in the Periyar river has been on the rise.

Operations at Cochin International Airport, Kerala have been suspended till August 11, 3 pm in the wake of heavy rains and flooding at the airport. According to reports, the water level in the Periyar river has been on the rise. Kerala Government has declared a holiday today for all schools across the state. As per reports, more than 315 camps have been set up for assistance and over 20,000 people have been evacuated. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KDSMA) has stated that 22,165 people have been evacuated to safety and are lodged in 315 camps across the state. Kerala Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued a 'Red Alert' warning for Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for 24 hours. Thrissur, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts were issued 'Orange Alerts' for yesterday. Schools and colleges were shut in Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Kerala: Operations suspended at the Cochin International Airport till 11th August (Sunday), 3 pm. pic.twitter.com/eTueBv1500 — ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019 × An 'Orange Alert' was issued for Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kasargod districts for Friday. Idukki and Kozhikode have been put on 'Orange Alert' for Saturday as well. Meanwhile, a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), chaired by Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha was held on Thursday to review the prevailing flood situation in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Gujarat. Last year's disastrous floods in Kerala claimed over 350 lives across the state. The shutters of nearly 33 dangerously full dams and reservoirs were opened for the first time in the history of Kerala in nearly a century. State authorities estimated a cumulative loss worth over Rs 21,000 crore in the catastrophe that was announced as 'calamity of severe nature' by the central government. A 'Red Alert' spells out a warning for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, whereas an 'Orange Alert' denotes that an area is likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall. (With inputs from ANI)

Kerala rains: Over 20,000 evacuated, more than 300 camps set up across state for assistance

Water-logging followed by incessant downpour has thrown the life of residents out of gear in Anand district, Khambat situated in Gujarat.

Due to heavy downpour, Anand district recorded 15 mm of rainfall within 10 hours on Saturday.

Several parts of the districts including Jahangirpur, Rabariwad, Sagar Society, Mochiwad and Baba Bajisha were inundated with water followed by massive rains.

Various market areas in the region were also deluged in water and locals had to wade through knee-deep water.

The district collector arrived at the waterlogged areas and directed the locals to vacate the affected areas.

Rains were so relentless that children in few areas had to struggle to wade through shoulder-deep water.

Meanwhile, Gujarat's Vadodara was massively hit by waterlogging and flood in several parts across the city, following a heavy downpour since last few days.

In a sigh of relief, District Magistrate Shalini Agarwal on Friday said that the floodwater which had entered Vadodara city is receding.

"Water level in Vishwamitri River is going down since today morning and the water is also receding from the cities. We have opened bridges for vehicular traffic. Electricity, water supply is being restored while health and cleanliness campaigns are being taken up," Agarwal told ANI.

Several people lost their lives after incessant rains in the region swelled the water level in the river causing it to burst into cities.

"There were four deaths due to wall collapse and two due to rainfall. National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) teams are deployed for evacuation," Agarwal added.

District Magistrate also mentioned that several crocodiles, which had ventured into the cities due to flood, were rescued.

"Four were rescued today and two were rescued yesterday," she said.

Rescue and evacuation operations were undertaken on a large scale in the cities, in which several incidents of bravery came to light.One sub-inspector Govind Chawla risked his life to rescue a 1.5-year-old girl from the flood in Devipura area here on Thursday.

"The commissioner had ordered to evacuate people from low lying areas. We were in the area to rescue around 50 people who were stuck in floods. There I saw an infant. It was difficult as she could not hold me, so I carried her out of the water on my head using a plastic tub." Chawla said.&nbsp; 
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Water-logging followed by incessant downpour has thrown the life of residents out of gear in Anand district, Khambat situated in Gujarat. Due to heavy downpour, Anand district recorded 15 mm of rainfall within 10 hours on Saturday.

Water-logging followed by incessant downpour has thrown the life of residents out of gear in Anand district, Khambat situated in Gujarat. Due to heavy downpour, Anand district recorded 15 mm of rainfall within 10 hours on Saturday. Several parts of the districts including Jahangirpur, Rabariwad, Sagar Society, Mochiwad and Baba Bajisha were inundated with water followed by massive rains. Various market areas in the region were also deluged in water and locals had to wade through knee-deep water. The district collector arrived at the waterlogged areas and directed the locals to vacate the affected areas. Rains were so relentless that children in few areas had to struggle to wade through shoulder-deep water. Meanwhile, Gujarat's Vadodara was massively hit by waterlogging and flood in several parts across the city, following a heavy downpour since last few days. In a sigh of relief, District Magistrate Shalini Agarwal on Friday said that the floodwater which had entered Vadodara city is receding. "Water level in Vishwamitri River is going down since today morning and the water is also receding from the cities. We have opened bridges for vehicular traffic. Electricity, water supply is being restored while health and cleanliness campaigns are being taken up," Agarwal told ANI. Several people lost their lives after incessant rains in the region swelled the water level in the river causing it to burst into cities. "There were four deaths due to wall collapse and two due to rainfall. National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) teams are deployed for evacuation," Agarwal added. District Magistrate also mentioned that several crocodiles, which had ventured into the cities due to flood, were rescued. "Four were rescued today and two were rescued yesterday," she said. Rescue and evacuation operations were undertaken on a large scale in the cities, in which several incidents of bravery came to light.One sub-inspector Govind Chawla risked his life to rescue a 1.5-year-old girl from the flood in Devipura area here on Thursday. "The commissioner had ordered to evacuate people from low lying areas. We were in the area to rescue around 50 people who were stuck in floods. There I saw an infant. It was difficult as she could not hold me, so I carried her out of the water on my head using a plastic tub." Chawla said.

Gujarat: Heavy downpour leads to massive water logging in Anand district

All passengers of stranded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-directs-chief-secretary-to-monitor-mahalaxmi-express-rescue-operations-238810">Mahalaxmi Express train in Badlapur</a>, Maharashtra have been safely evacuated. The train was stranded due to a heavy downpour that has lashed parts of Maharashtra. All 700 passengers and 200 railway staff&nbsp;who were aboard the train have been rescued, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

Earlier in the day,&nbsp;Director General of&nbsp;National Disaster Response Force said "around 900 passengers have been safely evacuated," ANI reported.&nbsp;

"Women and children were evacuated first including 9 pregnant women after that elderly people were evacuated;&nbsp;finally male passengers. Around 900 passengers have been safely evacuated,"&nbsp;SN Pradhan, Director General of&nbsp;National Disaster Response Force said.

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The team, comprising officials from NDRF, Indian Army and Navy carried out the large scale rescue operation. Several boats were used for the rescue operation, while 37 doctors, including a gynaecologist, were deployed at the site.

As torrential rains continued to batter Mumbai, Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express was&nbsp;held up between Vangani and Badlapur since 3 am&nbsp;this morning.

Around three-foot-high flood water was reported near Vangani station, where the train was stuck.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-directs-chief-secretary-to-monitor-mahalaxmi-express-rescue-operations-238810">instructed the Chief Secretary to monitor rescue operations</a> personally.&nbsp;

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai also spoke&nbsp;to Fadnavis and assured all assistance from the government's side.

All passengers of stranded Mahalaxmi Express train in Badlapur, Maharashtra have been safely evacuated. The train was stranded due to a heavy downpour that has lashed parts of Maharashtra.

All passengers of stranded Mahalaxmi Express train in Badlapur, Maharashtra have been safely evacuated. The train was stranded due to a heavy downpour that has lashed parts of Maharashtra. All 700 passengers and 200 railway staff who were aboard the train have been rescued, news agency ANI reported. Earlier in the day, Director General of National Disaster Response Force said "around 900 passengers have been safely evacuated," ANI reported. "Women and children were evacuated first including 9 pregnant women after that elderly people were evacuated; finally male passengers. Around 900 passengers have been safely evacuated," SN Pradhan, Director General of National Disaster Response Force said. SN Pradhan, DG NDRF on #MahalaxmiExpress rescue operation: Women & children were evacuated first including 9 pregnant women, after that elderly people were evacuated & finally male passengers. Operation went on for around 8 hrs, around 900 passengers have been safely evacuated. pic.twitter.com/KFKInEa6if — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019 × The team, comprising officials from NDRF, Indian Army and Navy carried out the large scale rescue operation. Several boats were used for the rescue operation, while 37 doctors, including a gynaecologist, were deployed at the site. As torrential rains continued to batter Mumbai, Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express was held up between Vangani and Badlapur since 3 am this morning. Around three-foot-high flood water was reported near Vangani station, where the train was stuck. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the Chief Secretary to monitor rescue operations personally. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai also spoke to Fadnavis and assured all assistance from the government's side.

Maharashtra: All passengers rescued safely from stranded Mahalaxmi Express

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