monsoon rains

'Petrichor': How this earthy scent contributes to our well-being

September 27, 2025 5:40 pm

While petrichor not have direct physical health benefits, its psychological impact can indirectly support mental health by promoting relaxation and comfort.

Rain to stay in Bengal till July 31: Met

July 27, 2025 1:27 am

In an advisory the IMD said, “Coastal regions are under marine warnings as rough to very rough sea conditions are expected"

Neutral conditions to prevail in Pacific Ocean till October: US weather monitor

April 13, 2025 8:39 am

This comes a week before the India Meteorological Department (IMD) releases the first stage Long Range Forecast for the upcoming monsoon season.

Chennai School Holiday: Schools in several districts of TN, Pondicherry shut amid heavy rains

November 30, 2024 10:22 am

Tamil Nadu Rain, Chennai School Closed: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

Chennai Weather Update: Rains lash several parts of Tamil Nadu, deep depression likely

November 26, 2024 4:26 pm

Chennai Rains, IMD Weather forecast Today: India Meteorological Department said the depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression.

IT capital’s Venice moment: What went wrong when Bengaluru recorded 180 mm of overnight rain

October 23, 2024 10:42 pm

The Monday evening downpour, which continued till Tuesday, set a new record for the highest daily rainfall at a weather station in Bengaluru, with 186.2 mm recorded at the IMD's GKVK station in the northern part of the city.

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu schools closed amid rain

October 17, 2024 9:18 am

The India Meteorological Department had forecast very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning and squalls on Wednesday for coastal, north interior and south interior parts of Karnataka.

‘Not possible to control nature’: D K Shivakumar hits back at criticism over rain havoc in Bengaluru

October 16, 2024 3:37 pm

With heavy rain leading to waterlogging and traffic jams across Bengaluru, residents and Opposition leaders have slammed the government for failing to fix the issues plaguing the city.

International forum predicts above-normal rainfall over South Asia till December

October 15, 2024 8:42 pm

The consensus outlook was prepared by experts from nine South Asian countries after factoring in global climate indicators like La Nina.

Heavy rain brings Chennai to its knees, govt extends holidays as city braces for intense downpour

November 12, 2024 10:08 am

According to the met department, the worst is yet to come, with rains expected to intensify today, before tapering off by October 18.

Monsoon rains cause chaos in Mumbai in it’s first season downpour

June 10, 2024 9:26 pm

Mumbai was lashed by intense monsoon rains on Sunday night, marking the season's first heavy downpour.

Heatwave in north, rains and landslides in northeast: What climate speaks for in India

May 29, 2024 11:28 pm

This is the third year in a row of lethally high temperatures in April and May for the country, and climate change is increasing the likelihood of such weather extremes.

Heavy rain tiggers flash floods, kills 84 in Afghanistan

May 19, 2024 10:02 pm

The United Nations considers Afghanistan as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.

Flooding wreaks havoc in Beijing as China's capital sees heaviest rainfall in 140 years

August 02, 2023 4:56 pm

Chinese authorities said the torrential rains around Beijing have caused at least 20 deaths and 27 people were missing.

Bridge washed away in Goa, floods in Assam & UP: Rain wreaks havoc across India

October 15, 2022 2:43 pm

Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, residents in waterlogged area evacuated on rafts

August 30, 2022 10:50 pm

Several residential areas in Bengaluru were waterlogged and inundated Tuesday after heavy rain lashed the Karnataka capital a day before, prompting authorities to send rafts to evacuate people.

Over 4,000 evacuated, several houses submerged as record rains hit Rajasthan

August 25, 2022 2:33 pm

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is set to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions and meet the affected people in Bundi, Kora, Baran and Jhalawar districts, an official spokesperson said.

Orange alert issued in Kerala, heavy rainfall leads to waterlogging in the state

August 01, 2022 2:19 pm

An Orange alert has also been issued in eight districts for August 2, 12 for August 3 and 12 on August 4, according to an IMD district rainfall forecast.

Strong winds uproot tree in Delhi, damage vehicles

July 14, 2022 9:29 pm

Traffic on the outer ring road near CR Park saw a huge traffic jam after a tree fell closing the carriageway on both sides of the road on Thursday.

In Photos I Delhi roads waterlogged, traffic hit after record rains

August 21, 2021 1:02 pm

Delhi recorded the highest single-day rainfall for the month of August since at least 2009.

Parents carry children to school as water levels of Ghaggar river rise

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

Parents in Panchkula's Koti village had to carry their children to school as water levels of the Ghaggar river rose after incessant rains in the past few days.

Kerala Police on rescue operation at Waynad

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Kerala Police adventurous journey to the relief camp.

Disaster Alert

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Natural calamities killed over a thousand people just between 1 April and 20 June: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Dust storms, floods and thunderstorms along with lightning have killed over one dozen people every single day this year. This kind of weather, particularly across north and east India, has put Uttar Pradesh on top of the list of such deaths.

How bad rains have been in Mumbai this year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

#NewsInNumbers How bad the rains in Mumbai have been this month. See more: https://bit.ly/2HKLmGN

Monsoon Hits Kerala: The Rains Are Here

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

Respite from heat as rain lashes Delhi, NCR

June 14, 2015 3:35 pm

Heavy rain accompanied by a squall lashed the national capital and adjoining suburbs of Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon on Saturday, bringing relief to people from the intense heat of the past many days but also affecting road traffic and flight movement.