Devouts in various parts of India took holy dips and thronged temples to offer prayers to the god of destruction, Shiva on the first Monday of the Hindu month of 'Shraavana' on Monday (July 22).

Indian devotees mark arrival of monsoon with holy dips, prayers on auspicious Monday

Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, bringing respite to people from heat and humid weather.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday evening with the possibility of maximum temperatures settling at 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius respectively.

According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting), the air quality in the city is in the moderate category with an index value of 101.

The heavy downpour also caused water-logging and traffic snarls in several parts of the city.

Skymet in a tweet said, "Light to moderate spell of rain and thundershowers will occur at many places over North Delhi, Central Delhi, parts of South Delhi and North West Delhi during the next 2-3 hours."

Besides Delhi, IMD has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe.

It has also predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim.

The weather body has also advised fisherman not to venture out in sea due to rough sea conditions over south Bay of Bengal and southwest and central Arabian Sea.&nbsp;

Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, bringing respite to people from heat and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday evening with the possibility of maximum temperatures settling at 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius respectively.

Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, bringing respite to people from heat and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday evening with the possibility of maximum temperatures settling at 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius respectively. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting), the air quality in the city is in the moderate category with an index value of 101. The heavy downpour also caused water-logging and traffic snarls in several parts of the city. Skymet in a tweet said, "Light to moderate spell of rain and thundershowers will occur at many places over North Delhi, Central Delhi, parts of South Delhi and North West Delhi during the next 2-3 hours." Besides Delhi, IMD has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe. It has also predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim. The weather body has also advised fisherman not to venture out in sea due to rough sea conditions over south Bay of Bengal and southwest and central Arabian Sea.

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, temperature dips to 27 degrees

Seven fishermen are reported missing as rains intensified and lashed several parts of Kerala for the third day on Saturday under the influence of the southwest monsoon.

Heavy rains have been predicted in the state and there is a red alert in some districts of the state. Due to the heavy rainfall, shutters of four dams have been opened.

The state government has set up scores of relief camps across the state.

Three missing fishermen are from Kollam's Neendakara district and the remaining are from Vizhinjam of Thiruvananthapuram districts.

Local authorities in Kerala on Saturday issued alerts across the state anticipating heavy downpour in the next few days.

The move is taken after India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated parts of the region.

The state disaster management authority in the morning issued a red alert in Kasargod for today (July 20) and Kozhikode and Wayanad for July 21.

A Red alert denotes likelihood of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

An orange alert has been issued for Idukki, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad for today.

In order to control the swelling water which is nearing the full capacity because of the relentless rain, two shutters of Malankara dam situated in Idukki and nine shutters of Bhuthathankettu in Ernakulam district and one shutter of each Kallarkutty and Pamba dams were opened in the morning on Friday.

Scores of families residing near the coastal line have been evacuated from affected areas and have been shifted to relief camps set up by the authorities.

In Kannur, dozens of house near the Thavakkara railway station were waterlogged and the locals were shifted to relief centres.

Besides, trees are reported to have been uprooted in several isolates pockets of the states causing soil erosion.&nbsp;

Seven fishermen are reported missing as rains intensified and lashed several parts of Kerala for the third day on Saturday under the influence of the southwest monsoon.

Seven fishermen are reported missing as rains intensified and lashed several parts of Kerala for the third day on Saturday under the influence of the southwest monsoon. Heavy rains have been predicted in the state and there is a red alert in some districts of the state. Due to the heavy rainfall, shutters of four dams have been opened. The state government has set up scores of relief camps across the state. Three missing fishermen are from Kollam's Neendakara district and the remaining are from Vizhinjam of Thiruvananthapuram districts. Local authorities in Kerala on Saturday issued alerts across the state anticipating heavy downpour in the next few days. The move is taken after India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated parts of the region. The state disaster management authority in the morning issued a red alert in Kasargod for today (July 20) and Kozhikode and Wayanad for July 21. A Red alert denotes likelihood of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued for Idukki, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad for today. In order to control the swelling water which is nearing the full capacity because of the relentless rain, two shutters of Malankara dam situated in Idukki and nine shutters of Bhuthathankettu in Ernakulam district and one shutter of each Kallarkutty and Pamba dams were opened in the morning on Friday. Scores of families residing near the coastal line have been evacuated from affected areas and have been shifted to relief camps set up by the authorities. In Kannur, dozens of house near the Thavakkara railway station were waterlogged and the locals were shifted to relief centres. Besides, trees are reported to have been uprooted in several isolates pockets of the states causing soil erosion.

Heavy rains lashes Kerala, 7 fishermen missing

Southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said today.

There is already a red alert in some districts in Kerala, while the weather forecasting agency also stated that Konkan and Goa may also receive rains later in the day.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Vidarbha, East Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat Region, Marathawada, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal," the IMD added.

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Odisha.

Rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over southwest and the central Arabian Sea, along with and off Maldives area, Comorin area, Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Gujarat coast and Kerala coast.

The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into the areas for the next few days. 
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Southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. There is already a red alert in some districts in Kerala, while the weather forecasting agency also stated that Konkan and Goa may also receive rains later in the day.

Southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. There is already a red alert in some districts in Kerala, while the weather forecasting agency also stated that Konkan and Goa may also receive rains later in the day. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Vidarbha, East Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat Region, Marathawada, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal," the IMD added. Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Odisha. Rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over southwest and the central Arabian Sea, along with and off Maldives area, Comorin area, Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Gujarat coast and Kerala coast. The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into the areas for the next few days.

Heavy rainfall predicted in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall.

The weather forecasting agency also predicted that places like Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada, Konkan and Goa, Telangana and North Interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy downpour.

Thunderstorm accompanied with&nbsp;lightning very likely at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal.

Rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over southwest Arabian Sea, west-central and adjoining the north Arabian Sea, along&nbsp;and off Maldives area, Comorin area, Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Gujarat coast and Kerala coast.

The organisation has also advised fishermen not to venture into these areas.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall. The weather forecasting agency also predicted that places like Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada, Konkan and Goa, Telangana and North Interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy downpour.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall. The weather forecasting agency also predicted that places like Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada, Konkan and Goa, Telangana and North Interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy downpour. Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal. Rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over southwest Arabian Sea, west-central and adjoining the north Arabian Sea, along and off Maldives area, Comorin area, Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Gujarat coast and Kerala coast. The organisation has also advised fishermen not to venture into these areas.

Tamil Nadu, Kerala to receive heavy rains: Indian Meteorological Department

India's monsoon rains were 20% below average in the week ending on Wednesday, the weather office said, as summer showers turned patchy over the central, western and southern parts of the country, raising concerns over the progress of crop plantings.

Overall, India has received 16% below average rain since the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monsoon-rains-wreaking-flood-havoc-across-south-asia-236353">monsoon season</a> began on June 1.

Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth in India, where about 55% of all arable land is reliant on rainfall and the farm sector employs nearly half of the country's 1.3 billion people.

India typically receives 75 per cent of its annual rain from the June-September monsoon as moisture-laden winds sweep in from the southwest of the peninsula.

In the week to July 17, soybean and cotton areas in the central parts of the country received 68% less than average rainfall, while rubber and tea areas in southern India got 71% lower rains, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed.

Key sugarcane and groundnut producing areas in western India also received below-average rains, the IMD data showed.

The IMD defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of a 50-year average of 89 centimetres for the entire four-month season beginning June.

Indian farmers plant rice, cane, corn, cotton, soybean and groundnut -- the main winter oilseeds -- in the rainy months of June and July, with harvests from October.

Patchy rains have led to some anxious sky-watching, even as floods in eastern and northeastern India have displaced and killed people.

At least 5.8 million people have been displaced and some 30 have died in the past two weeks in the tea-growing state of Assam due to the monsoon rains.

Assam and Bihar states have been the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/death-toll-in-assam-floods-reaches-37-situation-still-grim-237012">worst-affected parts of India</a>, and floods have also hit neighbouring Nepal and Bangladesh.

At least 153 people have been killed in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Parts of Pakistan have also seen flooding.

Although India is sitting on massive mounds of staples such as rice, wheat and sugar, any drop in oilseed production will push up imports of expensive vegetable oils.

India imports about 60% of its vegetable oil need at an annual cost of up to $10 billion – its third-biggest import item after crude oil and gold.

India's monsoon rains were 20% below average in the week ending on Wednesday, the weather office said, as summer showers turned patchy over the central, western and southern parts of the country, raising concerns over the progress of crop plantings.

India's monsoon rains were 20% below average in the week ending on Wednesday, the weather office said, as summer showers turned patchy over the central, western and southern parts of the country, raising concerns over the progress of crop plantings. Overall, India has received 16% below average rain since the monsoon season began on June 1. Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth in India, where about 55% of all arable land is reliant on rainfall and the farm sector employs nearly half of the country's 1.3 billion people. India typically receives 75 per cent of its annual rain from the June-September monsoon as moisture-laden winds sweep in from the southwest of the peninsula. In the week to July 17, soybean and cotton areas in the central parts of the country received 68% less than average rainfall, while rubber and tea areas in southern India got 71% lower rains, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed. Key sugarcane and groundnut producing areas in western India also received below-average rains, the IMD data showed. The IMD defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of a 50-year average of 89 centimetres for the entire four-month season beginning June. Indian farmers plant rice, cane, corn, cotton, soybean and groundnut -- the main winter oilseeds -- in the rainy months of June and July, with harvests from October. Patchy rains have led to some anxious sky-watching, even as floods in eastern and northeastern India have displaced and killed people. At least 5.8 million people have been displaced and some 30 have died in the past two weeks in the tea-growing state of Assam due to the monsoon rains. Assam and Bihar states have been the worst-affected parts of India, and floods have also hit neighbouring Nepal and Bangladesh. At least 153 people have been killed in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Parts of Pakistan have also seen flooding. Although India is sitting on massive mounds of staples such as rice, wheat and sugar, any drop in oilseed production will push up imports of expensive vegetable oils. India imports about 60% of its vegetable oil need at an annual cost of up to $10 billion – its third-biggest import item after crude oil and gold.

Monsoon rains below average in past week, raising crop worries

Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Thursday said that 27 people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides in the state. The ASDMA released a statement saying that a total of 4,128 villages in 103 revenue circles of 28 districts has been affected due to floods till Thursday.

Assam Floods: Monsoon affect 29 out of 32 districts

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-gets-24-below-average-rainfall-this-week-india-meteorological-department-230768">India's monsoon rains</a> were 20 per cent below average in the week ending on Wednesday, as rainfall was scanty over the central, western and southern parts of the country, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-meghalaya-likely-to-receive-heavy-rainfall-india-meteorological-department-235428">India Meteorological Department</a> (IMD) said, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.

Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as about 55 per cent of India's arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture forms about 15 per cent of a $2.5 trillion economy that is the third biggest in Asia.

Soybean- and cotton-growing central regions received 68 per cent less rainfall in the week, while the rubber- and tea-growing southern state of Kerala received 71 per cent lower rainfall, data from the weather office showed.

Overall, India has received rains that were 16 per cent less than average since the monsoon season began on June 1.&nbsp;

India's monsoon rains were 20 per cent below average in the week ending on Wednesday, as rainfall was scanty over the central, western and southern parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.

India's monsoon rains were 20 per cent below average in the week ending on Wednesday, as rainfall was scanty over the central, western and southern parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops. Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as about 55 per cent of India's arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture forms about 15 per cent of a $2.5 trillion economy that is the third biggest in Asia. Soybean- and cotton-growing central regions received 68 per cent less rainfall in the week, while the rubber- and tea-growing southern state of Kerala received 71 per cent lower rainfall, data from the weather office showed. Overall, India has received rains that were 16 per cent less than average since the monsoon season began on June 1.

India gets rainfall 20 per cent below average in latest week: IMD

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/barry-weakens-but-us-officials-warn-of-heavy-rains-floods-tornadoes-236039">Heavy rains</a> continued to lash parts of Kerala on Thursday and the Indian Met Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the state.

According to the Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the intensity of rains will peak between July 18-20 with some really heavy rains being observed in pockets.&nbsp;

The remaining days are expected to record moderate to heavy amounts of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monsoon-rains-wreaking-flood-havoc-across-south-asia-236353">Monsoon rain</a>.

The weather forecasting agency has also said that this spell may lead to the flood-like situation due to which red alert has already been issued by the state authorities.

Places which are likely to observe flooding rains are Punnalur, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Wayanad.

According to weather experts, Southwest Monsoon has been very disappointing so far as June ended with a deficiency of 44 per cent of rainfall.

Besides, the deficiency of the rainfall between June 1 to July 17 in the region is a whopping 47 per cent.

The weather experts believe that Kerala now requires heavy rains to fulfil the deficient figures if any. "But with the forecast of some really good rains, we could see the rainfall deficiency in the state coming down to some extent."

Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Kerala on Thursday and the Indian Met Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the state. According to the Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the intensity of rains will peak between July 18-20 with some really heavy rains being observed in pockets.

Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Kerala on Thursday and the Indian Met Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the state. According to the Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the intensity of rains will peak between July 18-20 with some really heavy rains being observed in pockets. The remaining days are expected to record moderate to heavy amounts of Monsoon rain. The weather forecasting agency has also said that this spell may lead to the flood-like situation due to which red alert has already been issued by the state authorities. Places which are likely to observe flooding rains are Punnalur, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Wayanad. According to weather experts, Southwest Monsoon has been very disappointing so far as June ended with a deficiency of 44 per cent of rainfall. Besides, the deficiency of the rainfall between June 1 to July 17 in the region is a whopping 47 per cent. The weather experts believe that Kerala now requires heavy rains to fulfil the deficient figures if any. "But with the forecast of some really good rains, we could see the rainfall deficiency in the state coming down to some extent."

Red alert in Kerala, heavy rains to lash several areas

Life came to a standstill around Tughlakabad-Prahladpur area of the national capital after incessant rains flooded roads in the vicinity on Thursday causing major inconvenience to the commuters.

The heavy downpour also caused water-logging around the underpass Railway Bridge in the said area of South Delhi causing massive traffic snarls.

Commuters were stuck for hours in a traffic jam due to deluged roads and underpasses."Every time heavy rain lashes the national capital, residents here have to bear the brunt as the pedestrians have to wade through knee-deep water in order to cross the road," a resident told ANI.

"My office is just ten minutes away from my place, but today it took me at least one hour to reach till this underpass area, due to severe waterlogged roads and traffic jam. The responsible authorities should immediately do something in this direction as it is majorly affecting the commuters," Ashish, a commuter told ANI.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continuous rainfall for the city for the next two days with the possibility of minimum and maximum temperatures settling at 24 degree Celsius and 33 degree Celsius respectively.

Traffic snarls were also seen in major areas such as RK Puram, DND Flyover and Mehrauli road, Dhaula Kuan and Najafgarh road among others.

Several commuters took to social media sites to vent their anger about the prevailing situation, including lashing out at cab drivers who were making the most of the situation by inflating their rates.

Rainfall is predicted to continue as the monsoon trough is passing via the National Capital territory.

According to Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the Monsoon trough will start shifting northwards after 48 hours, thus leading to an increase in the rainfall activities over northern parts of Punjab, Haryana and Northwest Uttar Pradesh.

According to weathermen, this, however, will lead to a reduction in the Monsoon rains over Delhi and NCR area. The isolated localised spell of rain may occur due to the presence of high humidity in the atmosphere.

Moreover, the convective clouds may develop, thus giving on and off short spells of rain.&nbsp;

Life came to a standstill around Tughlakabad-Prahladpur area of the national capital after incessant rains flooded roads in the vicinity on Thursday causing major inconvenience to the commuters.

Life came to a standstill around Tughlakabad-Prahladpur area of the national capital after incessant rains flooded roads in the vicinity on Thursday causing major inconvenience to the commuters. The heavy downpour also caused water-logging around the underpass Railway Bridge in the said area of South Delhi causing massive traffic snarls. Commuters were stuck for hours in a traffic jam due to deluged roads and underpasses."Every time heavy rain lashes the national capital, residents here have to bear the brunt as the pedestrians have to wade through knee-deep water in order to cross the road," a resident told ANI. "My office is just ten minutes away from my place, but today it took me at least one hour to reach till this underpass area, due to severe waterlogged roads and traffic jam. The responsible authorities should immediately do something in this direction as it is majorly affecting the commuters," Ashish, a commuter told ANI. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continuous rainfall for the city for the next two days with the possibility of minimum and maximum temperatures settling at 24 degree Celsius and 33 degree Celsius respectively. Traffic snarls were also seen in major areas such as RK Puram, DND Flyover and Mehrauli road, Dhaula Kuan and Najafgarh road among others. Several commuters took to social media sites to vent their anger about the prevailing situation, including lashing out at cab drivers who were making the most of the situation by inflating their rates. Rainfall is predicted to continue as the monsoon trough is passing via the National Capital territory. According to Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the Monsoon trough will start shifting northwards after 48 hours, thus leading to an increase in the rainfall activities over northern parts of Punjab, Haryana and Northwest Uttar Pradesh. According to weathermen, this, however, will lead to a reduction in the Monsoon rains over Delhi and NCR area. The isolated localised spell of rain may occur due to the presence of high humidity in the atmosphere. Moreover, the convective clouds may develop, thus giving on and off short spells of rain.

Delhi rains: Water logging paralyses life in national capital

Torrential monsoon rains swept away homes and triggered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rains-wreck-havoc-across-south-asia-236128">landslides across South Asia</a>, affecting millions of people and claiming at least 180 lives, officials said Tuesday.

The monsoon is crucial for irrigation and groundwater supplies in the impoverished region -- home to a fifth of the world's population -- and brings relief after the unforgiving summers.

But the downpours -- which stretch from June to September -- can turn deadly and have wreaked havoc again this year across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with people, dwellings and boats in remote low-lying areas washed away.

At least five children drowned in Bangladesh Monday, taking the toll in the country to 34, including 18 hit by lightning and seven who drowned after their boat capsized in choppy waters in the Bay of Bengal.

Hundreds of thousands have been marooned by floodwater in the country's north, with one of the major Himalayan rivers, the Brahmaputra, over a metre (40 inches) above the "danger level", officials said.

In Nepal, at least 67 people have died although floodwaters have started receding. Images showed rescuers using inflatable dinghies to evacuate families trapped in flooded houses.

Health experts have warned of possible outbreaks of waterborne diseases and called for international help.

Nearly 50 people have been killed in India, with two eastern states -- Assam and Bihar, which borders Nepal -- bearing the brunt of the deluge.

Authorities in Assam declared a red alert Monday as the flood situation turned critical, with villages cut off by surging waters and a major highway submerged.&nbsp;

Photos showed residents crammed in boats carrying their belongings to safer areas in Morigaon, one of the worst-affected districts, and just the roofs of submerged homes above water.

So far 11 people have died in the state and some 83,000 people displaced by flooding.

Authorities also scrambled to reach animals marooned by the deluge at the state's World-Heritage listed Kaziranga National Park, which is home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos.

In Bihar, 24 deaths were reported, with 2.5 million residents affected.

Among the dead were three children who drowned as they went to check the rising water level in a canal. Two others died while playing near a ditch filled with floodwater, the Press Trust of India reported.

Further northwest, in the Pakistan-administered part of the Kashmir region, flash floods killed 23 people and damaged 120 houses, with the water and power supplies crippled.

The United Nations said Monday it "stands ready to work with the authorities in the affected countries as they respond to the humanitarian needs resulting from this ongoing monsoon season".

Torrential monsoon rains swept away homes and triggered landslides across South Asia, affecting millions of people and claiming at least 180 lives, officials said Tuesday.

Torrential monsoon rains swept away homes and triggered landslides across South Asia, affecting millions of people and claiming at least 180 lives, officials said Tuesday. The monsoon is crucial for irrigation and groundwater supplies in the impoverished region -- home to a fifth of the world's population -- and brings relief after the unforgiving summers. But the downpours -- which stretch from June to September -- can turn deadly and have wreaked havoc again this year across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with people, dwellings and boats in remote low-lying areas washed away. At least five children drowned in Bangladesh Monday, taking the toll in the country to 34, including 18 hit by lightning and seven who drowned after their boat capsized in choppy waters in the Bay of Bengal. Hundreds of thousands have been marooned by floodwater in the country's north, with one of the major Himalayan rivers, the Brahmaputra, over a metre (40 inches) above the "danger level", officials said. In Nepal, at least 67 people have died although floodwaters have started receding. Images showed rescuers using inflatable dinghies to evacuate families trapped in flooded houses. Health experts have warned of possible outbreaks of waterborne diseases and called for international help. Nearly 50 people have been killed in India, with two eastern states -- Assam and Bihar, which borders Nepal -- bearing the brunt of the deluge. Authorities in Assam declared a red alert Monday as the flood situation turned critical, with villages cut off by surging waters and a major highway submerged. Photos showed residents crammed in boats carrying their belongings to safer areas in Morigaon, one of the worst-affected districts, and just the roofs of submerged homes above water. So far 11 people have died in the state and some 83,000 people displaced by flooding. Authorities also scrambled to reach animals marooned by the deluge at the state's World-Heritage listed Kaziranga National Park, which is home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos. In Bihar, 24 deaths were reported, with 2.5 million residents affected. Among the dead were three children who drowned as they went to check the rising water level in a canal. Two others died while playing near a ditch filled with floodwater, the Press Trust of India reported. Further northwest, in the Pakistan-administered part of the Kashmir region, flash floods killed 23 people and damaged 120 houses, with the water and power supplies crippled. The United Nations said Monday it "stands ready to work with the authorities in the affected countries as they respond to the humanitarian needs resulting from this ongoing monsoon season".

Monsoon rains wreaking flood havoc across South Asia

The death toll in Nepal from flash floods and landslides rose to 55 on Sunday (July 14), with dozens missing and injured, the government said. Ten thousand people have been displaced from their homes as incessant monsoon rains pounded many areas in mostly mountainous Nepal since Thursday (July 11), submerging large areas of land, inundating homes, and destroying bridges and roads across the country. A Home Ministry statement said 55 people had been confirmed dead and 33 injured, with 30 still missing. India's northeastern state of Assam has also been hard hit by the floods brought by the monsoon, with at least 1.5 million people displaced and 10 dead. In the Chittagong division of Bangladesh, there have been 10 deaths and about 500,000 displaced, with 200 villages flooded. Officials said in some areas rains had eased but rivers in the eastern part of the country were still above flood level.

Death toll in Nepal floods rises to 55, thousands displaced

The wait for monsoon finally got over on Monday as heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

It comes as a relief for the city as it has been witnessing long dry days for a while now.

Earlier in the day, the city was covered with dust winds.

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"The city is likely to receive light rain till Thursday," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.

Soon Delhites took to Twitter and posted videos and pictures of rains.

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Delhi usually records more than 50 per cent rainfall in the month of June and July but this year that has not been the case.&nbsp;

The delay in the crucial southwest monsoon had also raised concerns as the NCR's water table had been on a decline.&nbsp;

The wait for monsoon finally got over on Monday as heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). It comes as a relief for the city as it has been witnessing long dry days for a while now.

The wait for monsoon finally got over on Monday as heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). It comes as a relief for the city as it has been witnessing long dry days for a while now. Earlier in the day, the city was covered with dust winds. Delhi: Bringing respite from scorching heat, rain lashed parts of the city today; #visuals from ITO. pic.twitter.com/F5gD5MwAUa — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2019 × "The city is likely to receive light rain till Thursday," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. Soon Delhites took to Twitter and posted videos and pictures of rains. Finally #Delhi can quench its thirst.#Monsoon2019 #delhiweather #delhirain #monsoon pic.twitter.com/0E9Zyo2Y4p — ABHISHEK DANGI (@abhishek_dangi) July 15, 2019 × Finally Delhi me bhi wo aa hi gayi #Delhi #Monsoon2019 pic.twitter.com/rbdvchifLU — Amit Sahu (@AmitSahu_Journo) July 15, 2019 × नोएडा की पहली बारिश का खिड़की से आनंद ले रहे प्राइवेट कंपनी के कर्मचारियों की मनोदशा मैं समझ सकती हूँ#pehlibarish #officescenes #Monsoon2019 #AajGharJaldiJaanaHai pic.twitter.com/EzM0VIuRKz — Preeti Saini (@PreetiS44455599) July 15, 2019 × Delhi usually records more than 50 per cent rainfall in the month of June and July but this year that has not been the case. The delay in the crucial southwest monsoon had also raised concerns as the NCR's water table had been on a decline.

Wait for monsoon over as heavy rains lash several parts of Delhi and NCR

Rohingya refugees in crowded camps in Bangladesh are at serious risk of displacement and injury from monsoon flooding and landslides.

Bangladesh: Rohingya Face Monsoon Floods, Landslides

At least 10 people were killed in flash floods in the past 72 hours and over a million has been displaced as heavy <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-meghalaya-likely-to-receive-heavy-rainfall-india-meteorological-department-235428">monsoon rains battered Assam</a>, reports said on Saturday, warning the situation could worsen in coming days.&nbsp;

The Brahmaputra river, which flows from the Himalayas into India and then through Bangladesh, has burst its banks, swamping more than 1,800 villages in the state.&nbsp;

"10 people have died in separate incidents of drowning in the past three days and more than one million people (have been) affected, with the flood situation turning grave," a state government flood bulletin said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-six-dead-in-assam-floods-21-districts-affected-235394">Torrential rains have affected at least 25</a> of Assam's 32 districts and the federal water resources body said water levels in the Brahmaputra were expected to rise, with more rains forecast over the next three days. &nbsp;

"The flood situation remains extremely critical," news agency Reuters quoted Assam's Water Resources Minister Keshab Mahanta as saying.

Central Water Commission (CWC) informed that Brahmaputra, Beki, Jiabharali, Katakhal and Barak rivers in Assam and Kamla, Bagmati, Mahananda, Gandak rivers in Bihar are flowing above a danger mark.

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National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams conducted rescue operations and evacuated around 150 villagers who were stranded in Balipur Char of Baksa district in the state.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review&nbsp;meeting over the&nbsp;current flood situation in different parts of the country and preparedness of the states and Central ministries concerned to deal with the situation.

After the meeting, Shah directed the senior officers to take every possible measure to deal with the situation arising out of South-West Monsoon in the country and to extend all necessary assistance to the flood-affected states.

Watch: Pre-monsoon rainfall in India 2nd lowest in 65 years, says Skymet

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Assam, known for its fine quality teas, has for several years battled floods and heavy rains that have claimed dozens of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.&nbsp;

Assam is on a maximum alert due to heavy rains forecast over the next few days.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 10 people were killed in flash floods in the past 72 hours and over a million has been displaced as heavy monsoon rains battered Assam, reports said on Saturday, warning the situation could worsen in coming days.

At least 10 people were killed in flash floods in the past 72 hours and over a million has been displaced as heavy monsoon rains battered Assam, reports said on Saturday, warning the situation could worsen in coming days. The Brahmaputra river, which flows from the Himalayas into India and then through Bangladesh, has burst its banks, swamping more than 1,800 villages in the state. "10 people have died in separate incidents of drowning in the past three days and more than one million people (have been) affected, with the flood situation turning grave," a state government flood bulletin said. Torrential rains have affected at least 25 of Assam's 32 districts and the federal water resources body said water levels in the Brahmaputra were expected to rise, with more rains forecast over the next three days. "The flood situation remains extremely critical," news agency Reuters quoted Assam's Water Resources Minister Keshab Mahanta as saying. Central Water Commission (CWC) informed that Brahmaputra, Beki, Jiabharali, Katakhal and Barak rivers in Assam and Kamla, Bagmati, Mahananda, Gandak rivers in Bihar are flowing above a danger mark. Also read: Over three dozen killed in monsoon rains in South Asia National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams conducted rescue operations and evacuated around 150 villagers who were stranded in Balipur Char of Baksa district in the state. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting over the current flood situation in different parts of the country and preparedness of the states and Central ministries concerned to deal with the situation. After the meeting, Shah directed the senior officers to take every possible measure to deal with the situation arising out of South-West Monsoon in the country and to extend all necessary assistance to the flood-affected states. Watch: Pre-monsoon rainfall in India 2nd lowest in 65 years, says Skymet × Assam, known for its fine quality teas, has for several years battled floods and heavy rains that have claimed dozens of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Assam is on a maximum alert due to heavy rains forecast over the next few days. (With inputs from agencies)

Assam: Heavy rain, floods kill at least 10 people, over a million displaced

Normal life in several districts of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fani-heading-towards-west-bengal-rain-lashes-city-215652">West Bengal</a> remains disrupted due to incessant rainfall over the past few days.

According to the Irrigation and Waterways Department, Jalpaiguri has received 154.60 mm of rainfall, Coochbehar 197.40 mm and Siliguri 97 mm, so far.

The continuous downpour has led to a rise in the water level of the Torsa river, forcing people to migrate to other places.

&nbsp;Local administration is making efforts to bring back normalcy by pumping out water from the blocked roads. The schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers in some places have been shut by the local authorities due to waterlogging.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-meteorological-department-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-uttarakhand-234250">Indian Meteorological Department</a> has predicted rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms for the next few days in parts of West Bengal.

Normal life in several districts of West Bengal remains disrupted due to incessant rainfall over the past few days. According to the Irrigation and Waterways Department, Jalpaiguri has received 154.

Normal life in several districts of West Bengal remains disrupted due to incessant rainfall over the past few days. According to the Irrigation and Waterways Department, Jalpaiguri has received 154.60 mm of rainfall, Coochbehar 197.40 mm and Siliguri 97 mm, so far. The continuous downpour has led to a rise in the water level of the Torsa river, forcing people to migrate to other places. Local administration is making efforts to bring back normalcy by pumping out water from the blocked roads. The schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers in some places have been shut by the local authorities due to waterlogging. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms for the next few days in parts of West Bengal.

Incessant rainfall hits normal life in parts of West Bengal

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 40 people across South Asia in the last two days, officials said Saturday.

The monsoon, which lasts from June to September, causes widespread death and destruction across South Asia each year.

In Nepal, 27 people have died in floods and landslides after heavy rains hit the country's eastern region and the southern plains.&nbsp;

Bishwaraj Pokharel, spokesperson for Nepal Police, added that another 11 people were injured and 15 others reported missing.&nbsp;

Three of the victims were killed when a wall collapsed in the capital Kathmandu.

"Our first priority is life-saving rescue and all our resources have been deployed," Home Ministry official Umakanta Adhikari told AFP.

Police used boats to bring people to safety as rivers swelled, inundating their settlements, while parents were seen wading across chest-high waters carrying children on their shoulders.&nbsp;

Nepal's weather department issued a high alert for the southern Sapta Koshi river on Saturday and sent SMS warnings to people in the area.

In neighbouring India 11 deaths have been recorded in the northeastern states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, officials said Friday.

Monsoon floods have inundated 21 districts in Assam, affecting thousands, officials said Friday.

In Bangladesh, aid groups were providing rations to Rohingya refugees in the southeast of the country with the UN World Food Programme saying Friday that two people including a child had died.

Last year, more than 1,200 people were been killed across South Asia in monsoon storms with India's Kerala suffering its worst floods in nearly 100 years.

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 40 people across South Asia in the last two days, officials said Saturday. The monsoon, which lasts from June to September, causes widespread death and destruction across South Asia each year.

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 40 people across South Asia in the last two days, officials said Saturday. The monsoon, which lasts from June to September, causes widespread death and destruction across South Asia each year. In Nepal, 27 people have died in floods and landslides after heavy rains hit the country's eastern region and the southern plains. Bishwaraj Pokharel, spokesperson for Nepal Police, added that another 11 people were injured and 15 others reported missing. Three of the victims were killed when a wall collapsed in the capital Kathmandu. "Our first priority is life-saving rescue and all our resources have been deployed," Home Ministry official Umakanta Adhikari told AFP. Police used boats to bring people to safety as rivers swelled, inundating their settlements, while parents were seen wading across chest-high waters carrying children on their shoulders. Nepal's weather department issued a high alert for the southern Sapta Koshi river on Saturday and sent SMS warnings to people in the area. In neighbouring India 11 deaths have been recorded in the northeastern states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, officials said Friday. Monsoon floods have inundated 21 districts in Assam, affecting thousands, officials said Friday. In Bangladesh, aid groups were providing rations to Rohingya refugees in the southeast of the country with the UN World Food Programme saying Friday that two people including a child had died. Last year, more than 1,200 people were been killed across South Asia in monsoon storms with India's Kerala suffering its worst floods in nearly 100 years.

Over three dozen killed in monsoon rains in South Asia

India may receive below-average rainfall in the next two weeks with a large deficit in the soybean and cotton growing central and western regions, a weather department official said on Thursday, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.

Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as about 55% of India's arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture accounts for about 15% of a $2.5-trillion economy that is the third biggest in Asia.

"Weather model is showing a deficiency in rainfall over central and western India in next two weeks," said an official with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak with media.

"The northeast and foothills of Himalaya could get good rainfall," he said.

India received 28% more rainfall than the 50-year average in the week to July 10, data from the IMD showed, after getting poor rainfall for five straight weeks.

This week's heavier monsoon cut the rainfall deficit since the start of the season on June 1 to 14% from 28% last week.

But the deficit could widen again in the next fortnight, said the official, adding "After two weeks, there are indications of good rainfall. The monsoon is seen reviving in the last week of July."

India is still recovering from a drought last year that ravaged crops, killed livestock, emptied reservoirs and drained water supplies to city dwellers and some industries.

Some municipalities like Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad were forced to cut water supplies to ensure stocks lasted until monsoon rains replenished reservoirs.

This year rains arrived in the southern state of Kerala a week late on June 8. The developing Cyclone Vayu in the Arabian Sea drew moisture from the monsoon and weakened its progress.

The weak start to the monsoon has delayed planting, with farmers sowing crops on 23.4 million hectares (57.8 million acres) as of July 5, down 27% from a year earlier.

Farmers in India plant summer crops in June and July after the arrival of monsoon rains.

"The next two weeks are crucial. Rainfall deficiency during this period could hit productivity of summer crops," said Vandana Bharti, assistant vice president at SMC Comtrade Ltd.

India may receive below-average rainfall in the next two weeks with a large deficit in the soybean and cotton growing central and western regions, a weather department official said on Thursday, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.

India may receive below-average rainfall in the next two weeks with a large deficit in the soybean and cotton growing central and western regions, a weather department official said on Thursday, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops. Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as about 55% of India's arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture accounts for about 15% of a $2.5-trillion economy that is the third biggest in Asia. "Weather model is showing a deficiency in rainfall over central and western India in next two weeks," said an official with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak with media. "The northeast and foothills of Himalaya could get good rainfall," he said. India received 28% more rainfall than the 50-year average in the week to July 10, data from the IMD showed, after getting poor rainfall for five straight weeks. This week's heavier monsoon cut the rainfall deficit since the start of the season on June 1 to 14% from 28% last week. But the deficit could widen again in the next fortnight, said the official, adding "After two weeks, there are indications of good rainfall. The monsoon is seen reviving in the last week of July." India is still recovering from a drought last year that ravaged crops, killed livestock, emptied reservoirs and drained water supplies to city dwellers and some industries. Some municipalities like Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad were forced to cut water supplies to ensure stocks lasted until monsoon rains replenished reservoirs. This year rains arrived in the southern state of Kerala a week late on June 8. The developing Cyclone Vayu in the Arabian Sea drew moisture from the monsoon and weakened its progress. The weak start to the monsoon has delayed planting, with farmers sowing crops on 23.4 million hectares (57.8 million acres) as of July 5, down 27% from a year earlier. Farmers in India plant summer crops in June and July after the arrival of monsoon rains. "The next two weeks are crucial. Rainfall deficiency during this period could hit productivity of summer crops," said Vandana Bharti, assistant vice president at SMC Comtrade Ltd.

India to receive below-average monsoon rains in next two weeks: IMD

After Monsoon showers in states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that districts in Uttarakhand are expected to receive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rainfall-expected-in-delhi-ncr-in-the-next-24-hours-india-meteorological-department-233890">heavy rainfall</a> from July 9 to July 13.

"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rainfall-in-mumbai-leads-to-water-logging-slow-traffic-233946">Heavy to very heavy rainfall</a> likely to occur at isolated places especially in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Tehri Garhwal &amp; Dehradun Districts on July 9 and July 10, 2019," read a statement from the IMD.

IMD also issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Dehradun and Haridwar districts for July 11 to 13.

After Monsoon showers in states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that districts in Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy rainfall from July 9 to July 13.

After Monsoon showers in states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that districts in Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy rainfall from July 9 to July 13. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places especially in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Tehri Garhwal & Dehradun Districts on July 9 and July 10, 2019," read a statement from the IMD. IMD also issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Dehradun and Haridwar districts for July 11 to 13.

India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand

Heavy rains caused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rains-54-flights-diverted-52-cancelled-5-trains-short-terminated-232218">poor visibility and delay in flight operations</a> at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning.

An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place."

Earlier, the spokesperson had said, "Due to heavy rains, there was no movement of flights at the airport."Rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai with 24&nbsp;people dying in a wall collapse incident in Malad on July 5.

A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week.&nbsp;

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar visited Shatabdi Hospital to meet the injured. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also pledged to pitch in a similar amount.

Heavy rains caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning. An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute.

Heavy rains caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning. An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place." Earlier, the spokesperson had said, "Due to heavy rains, there was no movement of flights at the airport."Rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai with 24 people dying in a wall collapse incident in Malad on July 5. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar visited Shatabdi Hospital to meet the injured. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also pledged to pitch in a similar amount.

Heavy rains delay flight operations at Mumbai international airport

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

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

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

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

Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

The minimum and maximum temperatures in the national capital will hover around 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius, respectively, with the skies remaining cloudy.

Rainfall in the region will bring respite to locals, who have been reeling under severe heat wave conditions in the past few days, with temperatures in Delhi and surrounding regions constantly above 40 degrees Celsius.

The IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and some more parts of Rajasthan during next 24 hours.

"The seasonal trough across the northern plains is very likely to remain active during the coming 3-4 days. Widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy falls at isolated places are likely over the southern districts of Uttar Pradesh and northern districts of Madhya Pradesh on 9 and 10 July," it added.

Rough to very rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over southwest and west central Arabian Sea and Karnataka coasts, the forecaster said while advising fishermen not to venture into the sea in these areas.

Heavy rainfall has also been predicted at isolated places over West Bengal, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Bihar.

Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The minimum and maximum temperatures in the national capital will hover around 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius, respectively, with the skies remaining cloudy.

Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The minimum and maximum temperatures in the national capital will hover around 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius, respectively, with the skies remaining cloudy. Rainfall in the region will bring respite to locals, who have been reeling under severe heat wave conditions in the past few days, with temperatures in Delhi and surrounding regions constantly above 40 degrees Celsius. The IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and some more parts of Rajasthan during next 24 hours. "The seasonal trough across the northern plains is very likely to remain active during the coming 3-4 days. Widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy falls at isolated places are likely over the southern districts of Uttar Pradesh and northern districts of Madhya Pradesh on 9 and 10 July," it added. Rough to very rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over southwest and west central Arabian Sea and Karnataka coasts, the forecaster said while advising fishermen not to venture into the sea in these areas. Heavy rainfall has also been predicted at isolated places over West Bengal, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Bihar.

Delhi, Haryana likely to receive heavy rainfall today

The much-anticipated rains seem to be in sight for Delhi and its adjoining areas, which have been reeling under a hot and sultry spell for some time now with the weather department predicting the entry of the Monsoon by this weekend.

The temperature in Delhi is expected to be between 29 and 39 degrees Celsius with a prediction of very light rain, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.

Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and is currently passing through Dwarka, Deesa, Udaipur, Kota, Gwalior, Shahjahanpur, Najibabad and Mandi, the IMD said in a statement on Wednesday evening.

In association with its likely west-northwestward movement, conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, some more parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and some parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during next 48 hours, the IMD said.

According to private forecaster Skymet, due to increased humidity, isolated thundery activity or light rain in Delhi and NCR is expected today.

On July 5 and 6, scattered rain and thundershower activities are expected over Delhi and NCR, it said.

Monsoons in Delhi are seen by the end of June annually have been delayed by over a week now.

The much-anticipated rains seem to be in sight for Delhi and its adjoining areas, which have been reeling under a hot and sultry spell for some time now with the weather department predicting the entry of the Monsoon by this weekend.

The much-anticipated rains seem to be in sight for Delhi and its adjoining areas, which have been reeling under a hot and sultry spell for some time now with the weather department predicting the entry of the Monsoon by this weekend. The temperature in Delhi is expected to be between 29 and 39 degrees Celsius with a prediction of very light rain, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and is currently passing through Dwarka, Deesa, Udaipur, Kota, Gwalior, Shahjahanpur, Najibabad and Mandi, the IMD said in a statement on Wednesday evening. In association with its likely west-northwestward movement, conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, some more parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and some parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during next 48 hours, the IMD said. According to private forecaster Skymet, due to increased humidity, isolated thundery activity or light rain in Delhi and NCR is expected today. On July 5 and 6, scattered rain and thundershower activities are expected over Delhi and NCR, it said. Monsoons in Delhi are seen by the end of June annually have been delayed by over a week now.

Monsoon likely to hit Delhi in next two days: Indian Meteorological Department

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Amidst the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-heavy-downpour-causes-wall-collapse-in-mumbai-pune-19-dead-232185">heavy downpour</a> in the city, Mumbai airport`s main runway remained closed on Tuesday after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here.

"SpiceJet SG 6237 Jaipur-Mumbai flight overshot runway yesterday while landing at Mumbai Airport. All passengers are safe, no injuries reported," Mumbai Airport PRO said.

No injuries were reported. Around 54 flights were diverted to the nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday.

IMD has predicted intermittent heavy showers in Mumbai today.

"Clouds observed over north Maharashtra coast including Mumbai. More impact likely over south Gujarat and adjoining areas. Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today. Extremely heavy rainfall, over 200 mm recorded at many places in the city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs," IMD said.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-indian-navy-deploys-various-teams-to-assist-stranded-as-1000-evacuated-in-mumbais-kurla-due-to-heavy-rains-232205">torrential downpour has hampered train services</a> to and from the city.

"Due to rains, Central Railway Suburban Services will run in following sections till further notice--CSMT-Bandra on Harbour line, Vashi-Panvel on Harbour line, Thane-Vashi-Panvel on Trans-Harbour line,4th corridor to Kharkopar, Thane-Kasara/Karjat/Khopoli on main line," said Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai.

The Central Railway informed that suburban services are running normally between Churchgate and Vasai Road.

"As water receded to some extent at Nallasopara, WR locals are being run with a frequency of 30 mins between Vasai Rd-Virar.

Services are running normal btwn Churchgate- Vasai Rd. AC local will not be run today.," Central Railway tweeted.

Five trains including 12980 Jaipur-Bandra Terminus, 19116 Bhuj -Dadar, 12479 Jodhpur -Bandra Terminus, 14707 Bikaner -Bandra Terminus, and 12902 Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central were short terminated following the heavy rain downpour.

After several suburban train movements got suspended today, Railway Protection Force (RPF) served refreshments to stranded passengers at Thane railway station.

The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers.

The Maharashtra Government has declared July 2 as a public holiday amid heavy downpour causing water logging at various places in the financial capital and surrounding metropolitan area.

"In wake of the extremely heavy rainfall forecast by the IMD, the Government of Maharashtra has declared a public holiday on 2nd July as a precautionary measure for Mumbai city and its citizens," said BMC CPRO.

Officials have received 45 complaints of waterlogging including locations from Thane, Mumbra, Diva and Kalwa here till 8:30 AM.

At least 21 people have died due to various accidents related to rains in Mumbai including 18 people who were killed as a wall collapsed in Malad area.

The government has declared July 2 as a public holiday.&nbsp;

Amidst the heavy downpour in the city, Mumbai airport`s main runway remained closed on Tuesday after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here.

Amidst the heavy downpour in the city, Mumbai airport`s main runway remained closed on Tuesday after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here. "SpiceJet SG 6237 Jaipur-Mumbai flight overshot runway yesterday while landing at Mumbai Airport. All passengers are safe, no injuries reported," Mumbai Airport PRO said. No injuries were reported. Around 54 flights were diverted to the nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday. IMD has predicted intermittent heavy showers in Mumbai today. "Clouds observed over north Maharashtra coast including Mumbai. More impact likely over south Gujarat and adjoining areas. Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today. Extremely heavy rainfall, over 200 mm recorded at many places in the city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs," IMD said. The torrential downpour has hampered train services to and from the city. "Due to rains, Central Railway Suburban Services will run in following sections till further notice--CSMT-Bandra on Harbour line, Vashi-Panvel on Harbour line, Thane-Vashi-Panvel on Trans-Harbour line,4th corridor to Kharkopar, Thane-Kasara/Karjat/Khopoli on main line," said Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai. The Central Railway informed that suburban services are running normally between Churchgate and Vasai Road. "As water receded to some extent at Nallasopara, WR locals are being run with a frequency of 30 mins between Vasai Rd-Virar. Services are running normal btwn Churchgate- Vasai Rd. AC local will not be run today.," Central Railway tweeted. Five trains including 12980 Jaipur-Bandra Terminus, 19116 Bhuj -Dadar, 12479 Jodhpur -Bandra Terminus, 14707 Bikaner -Bandra Terminus, and 12902 Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central were short terminated following the heavy rain downpour. After several suburban train movements got suspended today, Railway Protection Force (RPF) served refreshments to stranded passengers at Thane railway station. The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers. The Maharashtra Government has declared July 2 as a public holiday amid heavy downpour causing water logging at various places in the financial capital and surrounding metropolitan area. "In wake of the extremely heavy rainfall forecast by the IMD, the Government of Maharashtra has declared a public holiday on 2nd July as a precautionary measure for Mumbai city and its citizens," said BMC CPRO. Officials have received 45 complaints of waterlogging including locations from Thane, Mumbra, Diva and Kalwa here till 8:30 AM. At least 21 people have died due to various accidents related to rains in Mumbai including 18 people who were killed as a wall collapsed in Malad area. The government has declared July 2 as a public holiday.

Mumbai rains: 54 flights diverted, 52 cancelled; 5 trains short terminated

Mumbai, which has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rains-54-flights-diverted-52-cancelled-5-trains-short-terminated-232218">pounded by incessant rainfall</a> on Tuesday, has recorded the second highest rainfall in the last 45 years causing accidents that claimed the lives of over 20 people in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fadnavis-orders-probe-into-malad-pune-wall-collapse-incidents-232342">wall collapse in Malad</a> in the city with several areas of the city waterlogged and throwing traffic out of gear.

More rain is predicted between July 3 and 5 with close to 200 mm or more rain expected per day, according to the IMD.

"Second highest rainfall in 45 years. Entire June month's average rainfall was recorded in just three days in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-indian-navy-deploys-various-teams-to-assist-stranded-as-1000-evacuated-in-mumbais-kurla-due-to-heavy-rains-232205">Mumbai</a>," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in a statement to the Maharashtra Assembly today according to a tweet put out by the CMO Maharashtra.

Mumbai received 550 mm of rainfall over a period of two days, the average of the entire month of June has been exceeded in just last 48 hours.

According to the IMD's classification, 15.6mm to 64.4mm of rainfall falls under 'moderate', 64.5mm to 115.5mm is 'heavy', 115.6mm to 204.4mm is 'very heavy'&nbsp;and more than 204.5mm is 'extreme'.

The state government has declared a public holiday and advised people to avoid stepping out of their houses. Several subways and roads have been shut due to water logging and flooding.

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A BEST buses got submerged in the water and faced damaged and breakdown at Andheri subway.

At Kings's Circle area of Mumbai, police and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers came forward to help the people riding two-wheelers to cross waterlogged roads due to heavy rains.IMD has predicted, "Intermittent rain in city and suburbs, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places" for the next 24 hours.

IMD has also predicted an improvement in the weather situation in Mumbai.

"In the last 24 hrs Colaba received 13 cm rain, Santa Cruz received 37 cm rain. From 11.30 pm-5.30 am, more than 200 mm was recorded. The situation is gradually improving, we have brought down the warning by one level. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai today," said KS Hosalikar, Deputy Director General (DDG), IMD Mumbai.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Thane &amp; Palghar today. There will be an improvement in the situation in Mumbai after the noon today," he added.

The main runway of the Mumbai airport was shut for operation after a flight overshot the main runway.

Around 54 flights were diverted to the nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday.

After taking the stock of the situation in and around Mumbai, the state government has declared July 2 as a public holiday, due to extreme rains and waterlogging issue.BMC commissioner Pravin Pardeshi has directed all the ward officer to reach their office and monitor the flood situation.

The Central railway has also suspended the movement of suburban trains, citing safety hazard. The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers.&nbsp;

Mumbai, which has been pounded by incessant rainfall on Tuesday, has recorded the second highest rainfall in the last 45 years causing accidents that claimed the lives of over 20 people in a wall collapse in Malad in the city with several areas of the city waterlogged and throwing traffic out of gear.

Mumbai, which has been pounded by incessant rainfall on Tuesday, has recorded the second highest rainfall in the last 45 years causing accidents that claimed the lives of over 20 people in a wall collapse in Malad in the city with several areas of the city waterlogged and throwing traffic out of gear. More rain is predicted between July 3 and 5 with close to 200 mm or more rain expected per day, according to the IMD. "Second highest rainfall in 45 years. Entire June month's average rainfall was recorded in just three days in Mumbai," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in a statement to the Maharashtra Assembly today according to a tweet put out by the CMO Maharashtra. Mumbai received 550 mm of rainfall over a period of two days, the average of the entire month of June has been exceeded in just last 48 hours. According to the IMD's classification, 15.6mm to 64.4mm of rainfall falls under 'moderate', 64.5mm to 115.5mm is 'heavy', 115.6mm to 204.4mm is 'very heavy' and more than 204.5mm is 'extreme'. The state government has declared a public holiday and advised people to avoid stepping out of their houses. Several subways and roads have been shut due to water logging and flooding. Watch: Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai A BEST buses got submerged in the water and faced damaged and breakdown at Andheri subway. At Kings's Circle area of Mumbai, police and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers came forward to help the people riding two-wheelers to cross waterlogged roads due to heavy rains.IMD has predicted, "Intermittent rain in city and suburbs, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places" for the next 24 hours. IMD has also predicted an improvement in the weather situation in Mumbai. "In the last 24 hrs Colaba received 13 cm rain, Santa Cruz received 37 cm rain. From 11.30 pm-5.30 am, more than 200 mm was recorded. The situation is gradually improving, we have brought down the warning by one level. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai today," said KS Hosalikar, Deputy Director General (DDG), IMD Mumbai. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Thane & Palghar today. There will be an improvement in the situation in Mumbai after the noon today," he added. The main runway of the Mumbai airport was shut for operation after a flight overshot the main runway. Around 54 flights were diverted to the nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday. After taking the stock of the situation in and around Mumbai, the state government has declared July 2 as a public holiday, due to extreme rains and waterlogging issue.BMC commissioner Pravin Pardeshi has directed all the ward officer to reach their office and monitor the flood situation. The Central railway has also suspended the movement of suburban trains, citing safety hazard. The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers.

Mumbai records second highest rainfall in 45 years, IMD says brace for more

At least 27 people died in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-heavy-downpour-causes-wall-collapse-in-mumbai-pune-19-dead-232185">wall collapse in Malad and Kalyan in the Mumbai city and Pune</a> as incessant rains pounded Mumbai metropolis and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday.

While 18 people died in the collapse in Malad, three succumbed to injuries in Kalyan. In another wall collapse in Pune, six people lost their lives. 17 other people sustained injuries.

The Maharashtra government has declared the day as a public holiday.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of bereaved in Malad wall collapse tragedy.

"Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones &amp; prayers for speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," he tweeted early morning.

The torrential downpour has halted the movement of air, rail and road traffic. Around 54 flights were diverted to nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Mumbai airport's main runway remained closed after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here.

According to the Central Railway, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-trains-rescheduled-railway-tracks-submerged-due-to-heavy-downpour-231898">27 trains have been cancelled</a> while several trains have been short terminated due to the incessant rains.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed all issues like railway traffic, road traffic movement, areas where more focus and assistance is required, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police officials.

The heavy downpour caused water logging at various places in Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan area. BMC has received 45 complaints of waterlogging.

BMC is giving regular updates about waterlogged places where water has been pumped out Indian Navy teams have been deployed in Mumbai to help rain hit Mumbaikars.

"Indian Navy deploys various teams to provide relief to rain hit and stranded Mumbaikars in Kurla area," Spokesperson Navy tweeted.

India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, a similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra," Met Department said.

"Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today. Extremely heavy rainfall, over 200 mm recorded at many places in city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs," IMD said.

Rains and waterlogging have brought the state to its knees as the movement of traffic slowed down on all the major roads in the city. Cars and vehicles were stuck on waterlogged roads at various places.

Mumbai Police is constantly updating residents about waterlogging roads and asking them to take alternative routes. Traffic on various roads has been diverted.

Amidst the heavy rain, Thane Municipal Transport had arranged extra buses to ferry passengers up to Mulund check post. The arrangement has been directed by Thane Municipal commissioner after local services were stopped between Kurla and Thane.

The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to deal with the situation.

"High tide is expected at 12 noon, we will monitor the situation. Last night Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Management worked entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in next two&nbsp;days. We are prepared for it," Fadnavis said.

According to SkymetWeather, Mumbai has recorded 795 mm of rainfall for the past four days and rains of varied intensity are expected to continue until July 5. 
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At least 27 people died in wall collapse in Malad and Kalyan in the Mumbai city and Pune as incessant rains pounded Mumbai metropolis and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday.

At least 27 people died in wall collapse in Malad and Kalyan in the Mumbai city and Pune as incessant rains pounded Mumbai metropolis and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday. While 18 people died in the collapse in Malad, three succumbed to injuries in Kalyan. In another wall collapse in Pune, six people lost their lives. 17 other people sustained injuries. The Maharashtra government has declared the day as a public holiday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of bereaved in Malad wall collapse tragedy. "Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones & prayers for speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," he tweeted early morning. The torrential downpour has halted the movement of air, rail and road traffic. Around 54 flights were diverted to nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Mumbai airport's main runway remained closed after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here. According to the Central Railway, 27 trains have been cancelled while several trains have been short terminated due to the incessant rains. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed all issues like railway traffic, road traffic movement, areas where more focus and assistance is required, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police officials. The heavy downpour caused water logging at various places in Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan area. BMC has received 45 complaints of waterlogging. BMC is giving regular updates about waterlogged places where water has been pumped out Indian Navy teams have been deployed in Mumbai to help rain hit Mumbaikars. "Indian Navy deploys various teams to provide relief to rain hit and stranded Mumbaikars in Kurla area," Spokesperson Navy tweeted. India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, a similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra," Met Department said. "Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today. Extremely heavy rainfall, over 200 mm recorded at many places in city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs," IMD said. Rains and waterlogging have brought the state to its knees as the movement of traffic slowed down on all the major roads in the city. Cars and vehicles were stuck on waterlogged roads at various places. Mumbai Police is constantly updating residents about waterlogging roads and asking them to take alternative routes. Traffic on various roads has been diverted. Amidst the heavy rain, Thane Municipal Transport had arranged extra buses to ferry passengers up to Mulund check post. The arrangement has been directed by Thane Municipal commissioner after local services were stopped between Kurla and Thane. The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to deal with the situation. "High tide is expected at 12 noon, we will monitor the situation. Last night Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Management worked entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in next two days. We are prepared for it," Fadnavis said. According to SkymetWeather, Mumbai has recorded 795 mm of rainfall for the past four days and rains of varied intensity are expected to continue until July 5.

Maharashtra rains kill 27 people, hit rail, air, road traffic

Odisha has registered a deficit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rains-imd-declares-onset-of-south-west-monsoon-for-maharashtra-capital-230394">rainfall</a> of 31.5 per cent in June this year, an official said.

The state received an average rainfall of 148.3 mm against the Long Term Average (LTA) of 216.5 mm during June.

On average, the state experiences 9.9 rainy days in June. However, this time, there were 7.4 rainy days during the month.

Of the 30 districts, Jajpur received the highest rainfall of 253.7 mm in June, whereas Gajapati district received the lowest of 59.8 mm, an official at the Special Relief Commissioner's (SRC) office said.

While four districts of Jajpur, Koraput, Dhenkanal and Nawarangpur recorded normal rainfall last month, rainfall in 18 districts remained deficit between 19 per cent and 39 per cent, the official said.

Rainfall in as many as six districts - Balangir, Keonjhar, Nuapada, Nayagarh, Kandhamal and Sundargarh - remained severe deficit between 39 per cent and 59 per cent during June.

Two districts of Rayagada and Gajapati received scanty rainfall in June, the official said.

Going by blocks, 19 blocks have received surplus rainfall and 73 blocks received normal rainfall in June.

While 90 blocks received deficit rainfall, 85 blocks received severe deficit rainfall and 47 blocks received scanty rainfall in June, he said.&nbsp;

Odisha has registered a deficit rainfall of 31.5 per cent in June this year, an official said. The state received an average rainfall of 148.3 mm against the Long Term Average (LTA) of 216.

Odisha has registered a deficit rainfall of 31.5 per cent in June this year, an official said. The state received an average rainfall of 148.3 mm against the Long Term Average (LTA) of 216.5 mm during June. On average, the state experiences 9.9 rainy days in June. However, this time, there were 7.4 rainy days during the month. Of the 30 districts, Jajpur received the highest rainfall of 253.7 mm in June, whereas Gajapati district received the lowest of 59.8 mm, an official at the Special Relief Commissioner's (SRC) office said. While four districts of Jajpur, Koraput, Dhenkanal and Nawarangpur recorded normal rainfall last month, rainfall in 18 districts remained deficit between 19 per cent and 39 per cent, the official said. Rainfall in as many as six districts - Balangir, Keonjhar, Nuapada, Nayagarh, Kandhamal and Sundargarh - remained severe deficit between 39 per cent and 59 per cent during June. Two districts of Rayagada and Gajapati received scanty rainfall in June, the official said. Going by blocks, 19 blocks have received surplus rainfall and 73 blocks received normal rainfall in June. While 90 blocks received deficit rainfall, 85 blocks received severe deficit rainfall and 47 blocks received scanty rainfall in June, he said.

Odisha receives 31.5 per cent deficit rain in June

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Mumbai has been witnessing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-heavy-rains-bring-city-to-a-standstill-231628">relentless heavy downpour</a> from Sunday night and many parts of the city are expected to continue to see good showers on Monday, according to the weather department.

The rains, which have been intense in many parts of the city including Andheri, Kurla, Bandra, Charni Road, Santa Cruz, BKC and others, has resulted in water logging on streets and railway tracks causing inconvenience to people.

The pleasant weather and with irregular rain showers that will continue for the next few days. with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting "Generally cloudy sky with intermittent rains," for the city.

The maximum and minimum temperature in the financial capital will hover around 24.8 degrees Celsius and 28.4 degrees Celsius.

There have been very heavy incessant rains with 361 mm rainfall recorded during the night and 100 mm between 4.00 hrs to 5.00 hrs alone in Palghar area of Mumbai Division.

"13 trains have been cancelled today. After receding of water, train movement at Palghar was started at 8.05 hours at a restricted speed of 30 kmph in view of safety," Western Railways said.

Some trains including Mumbai- Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express have been regulated in view of safety it said.

"Due to heavy winds, the material viz bamboos of ongoing construction work fell on Over Head Equipment at Marine Lines due to which trains have been stopped between Churchgate-Marine Lines. Restoration work in full swing, traffic expected to start in 30 minutes," the PRO of Western Railways said.

Railway tracks were submerged between Sion railway station and Matunga railway station following heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, two trains have been cancelled, one has been diverted and two trains have been rescheduled, due to the derailment of goods train between Jambrung and Thakurwadi on ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, according to Sunil Udasi, CPRO, Central Railway.

According to private weather forecaster, Skymet, rains in the city are expected to get intense starting the night of July 3 wherein hefty showers will be seen as the weather system which formed in the Bay will move towards the West Coast giving heavy showers.

Also, high tide has been predicted at 11:11 am with locals being warned not to venture anywhere close to the beaches.

Children were seen wading through water to go to school as streets in Dadar East were flooded due to heavy rainfall.&nbsp;

Mumbai has been witnessing relentless heavy downpour from Sunday night and many parts of the city are expected to continue to see good showers on Monday, according to the weather department.

Mumbai has been witnessing relentless heavy downpour from Sunday night and many parts of the city are expected to continue to see good showers on Monday, according to the weather department. The rains, which have been intense in many parts of the city including Andheri, Kurla, Bandra, Charni Road, Santa Cruz, BKC and others, has resulted in water logging on streets and railway tracks causing inconvenience to people. The pleasant weather and with irregular rain showers that will continue for the next few days. with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting "Generally cloudy sky with intermittent rains," for the city. The maximum and minimum temperature in the financial capital will hover around 24.8 degrees Celsius and 28.4 degrees Celsius. There have been very heavy incessant rains with 361 mm rainfall recorded during the night and 100 mm between 4.00 hrs to 5.00 hrs alone in Palghar area of Mumbai Division. "13 trains have been cancelled today. After receding of water, train movement at Palghar was started at 8.05 hours at a restricted speed of 30 kmph in view of safety," Western Railways said. Some trains including Mumbai- Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express have been regulated in view of safety it said. "Due to heavy winds, the material viz bamboos of ongoing construction work fell on Over Head Equipment at Marine Lines due to which trains have been stopped between Churchgate-Marine Lines. Restoration work in full swing, traffic expected to start in 30 minutes," the PRO of Western Railways said. Railway tracks were submerged between Sion railway station and Matunga railway station following heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, two trains have been cancelled, one has been diverted and two trains have been rescheduled, due to the derailment of goods train between Jambrung and Thakurwadi on ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, according to Sunil Udasi, CPRO, Central Railway. According to private weather forecaster, Skymet, rains in the city are expected to get intense starting the night of July 3 wherein hefty showers will be seen as the weather system which formed in the Bay will move towards the West Coast giving heavy showers. Also, high tide has been predicted at 11:11 am with locals being warned not to venture anywhere close to the beaches. Children were seen wading through water to go to school as streets in Dadar East were flooded due to heavy rainfall.

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