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Relief from scorching heat in Jammu
The mercury dipped appreciably below normal for this time of the season in Jammu city on Tuesday, giving the residents some respite from the blistering heat, a Meteorological Department spokesperson said. The weatherman has forecast rains in isolated places across Jammu and Kashmir during the next five days. The maximum and the minimum temperature in state's winter capital Jammu fell by several degrees below the average for this part of the season, the MeT spokesperson said. The day temperature in Jammu was 2.8 notches below normal during this part of the season, while the night temperature was 3.8 notches below the average. The maximum temperature here dropped by 4.8 notches compared to the previous day to settle at 35.6 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature took a dip of 4.5 notches and settled at 21.7 degrees Celsius. After experiencing heatwave conditions over the past fortnight, with day temperature touching the season's high of 44.4 degrees Celsius and night temperature .
Light rains, cloud cover pave way for pleasant weather
A cloudy sky, gusty winds and light rainfall made the weather on Tuesday pleasant in the national capital, which recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, four notches below the normal. The city recorded a low of 20.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches below the normal, and humidity levels were between 43 and 95 per cent. Traces of rainfall were recorded at isolated places. The national capital gauged 5.5 mm precipitation in the last three days. From June 1 to 14, it did not get any rainfall, according to India Meteorological Department data. Normally, the city gets around 22.6 mm rainfall in the first 18 days of June, IMD data showed. The weatherman predicted that light rains, thunderstorm and winds gusting up to 40 kilometers per hour will keep the mercury in check on Wednesday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 36 and 20 degrees Celsius respectively. Private forecaster Skymet Weather said a western disturbance lies over the eastern parts of ...
Rainfall at many places in Himachal
The maximum temperature in Himachal Pradesh decreased by several notches on Tuesday as rainfall occurred at many places during the past 24 hours, the meteorological department said. While the maximum temperatures dropped by four-five degrees Celsius, the minimum temperatures decreased by two-three degrees, said Manmohan Singh, director, Meteorological Centre, Shimla. Kahu and Gohar received 39 mm of rain each, followed by Aghar (32 mm), Dharamshala (28 mm), Bharari and Bhoranj (27 mm), Ghumarwin (25 mm), Gaggal (17 mm), Nadaun (16 mm), Dharampur, Guler and Mehre (14 mm), Bijahi (12 mm), Hamirpur and Jubbal (11 mm), Bhuntar (10 mm), Nagrota Suriyan (9 mm), Baldwara and Ghamroor (8 mm), Naina Devi, Sundernagar, Janjehli (6 mm), Mandi and Kufri (5 mm), Singh said. Shimla received 3.9 mm of rain, he added. People from across the country have been thronging the hill state to escape the searing heatwave conditions in the plains. Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 23.5 degrees Celsius,
Rains lash parts of Haryana, Punjab; maximum temperatures drop
The maximum temperatures dropped several notches below the normal limits in Haryana and Punjab on Tuesday following rainfall in several parts. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, which received 0.8 mm rain, recorded a maximum of 33.2 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, a Meteorological Department report said here. In Haryana, Ambala recorded a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius, down seven notches, after witnessing 22.7 mm of rain. Bhiwani, which received 24.4 mm rain, recorded a high of 33.2 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in Hisar dropped nine notches below the normal to settle at 32 degrees Celsius after witnessing 12 mm rain. Narnaul and Karnal, which also witnessed downpours, recorded maximums of 29.5 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius respectively, 12 and 10 degrees below their respective normals. Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala in Punjab also received rainfall and the maximum temperatures dropped by a few notches in these cities. The
Low intensity rainfall over Maha till Sunday: IMD
The India Meteorological Department Tuesday revised its forecast for Maharashtra for the next five days, predicting low intensity showers over entire state till Sunday. In a statement issued in the afternoon, the IMD predicted widespread rainfall on Wednesday in Konkan region and Goa, while Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada would get showers in isolated parts due to local climatic conditions. It said Marathwada would receive isolated showers till Saturday and more intense showers on Sunday. Vidarbha region would get isolated showers on Tuesday and Wednesday followed by more intense showers till Sunday, an official said. The south west monsoon has not yet arrived in Maharashtra.
Pre-monsoon showers lash parts of Rajasthan
Pre-monsoon rains lashed parts of Rajasthan in the past 24 hours due to the effect of Cyclone Vayu, a meteorological department official said. However, the monsoon is expected to arrive in the desert state in the first week of July, the official said. In past 24 hours, Banasthali recorded 17.2 mm of rainfall, followed by 7 mm in Sawai Madhopur, 4.1 mm in Jaipur, 2 mm in Eranpura Road and 1.1 mm in Pilani town of Jhunjhunu district, he said. Sri Ganganagar and Barmer experienced light showers, the official said. The maximum temperature remained between 31-40 degrees Celsius in most of the cities.
Pre-monsoon showers bring respite from heat in parts of MP
Light pre-monsoon rains lashed western and central parts of Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours, bringing relief to people from the sultry heat, a MeT official said Tuesday. The monsoon is likely to reach the state by next week, but some light showers occurred in Indore, Gwalior and Bhopal divisions and some other places in the last 24 hours, he said. Because of the rains, the maximum temperature in most parts of the state dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, said the official at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre here. "The temperature is likely to dip further over the next week," he said, adding that sporadic light showers are expected in some parts of the state in the next 24 hours. Khargone and Sidhi were the hottest towns in the state which recorded the maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius on Monday, the official said. Besides, Pandhana in Khandwa district received the highest 5 cm rainfall in the last 24 hours, he said. Since June 1, the state has ...
Cyclone Vayu weakens, crosses Kutch coast in Gujarat
Cyclone Vayu as weakened and crossed Gujarat's Kutch district on Tuesday morning, causing rainfall at some places in the state, a MeT official said. Rains are likely to continue till Wednesday in Kutch, Saurashtra and north Gujarat regions because of its impact, she said. "Cyclone Vayu converted into a low pressure area when it crossed over Kutch in the morning. This will cause rainfall in the region," said Manorama Mohanty, scientist at the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Ahmedabad centre. "Warning for ports has been lowered, but the advisory for fishermen will continue till Wednesday morning. The low pressure system is going to further weaken," she said. The low pressure system will cause strong winds over northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Saurashtra and Kutch regions with a speed of 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph till Tuesday evening, the IMD said in a release. Weather will remain rough over northeast Arabian Sea and along and off the Gujarat coast, it ...
Chhattisgarh likely to get rain in two days: MeT
Chhattisgarh residents may get respite from the scorching summer heat soon as rains are likely to occur in the state in next two days, the weatherman said on Tuesday. The monsoon, which has already been delayed, is likely to arrive in the state by next week, an official at the Regional Meteorological Centre here said. "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur at few places in the state, while moderate to heavy rain coupled with thundershowers will occur at one or two places in the next two days," meteorologist H P Chandra told PTI. Rainfall may occur in Bastar division and some parts of Raipur and Durg divisions on Tuesday evening and Wednesday, while Surguja, located in the northern part of the state, is likely to get showers on Thursday, he said. Some isolated places in the state may also get heavy thundershowers coupled with gusty winds in the next two days, he said. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 40 degree Celsius in most .
Cool Tuesday morning in Delhi, AQI improves
It was a cool and breezy Tuesday morning in the national capital following light rain in the past 24 hours, making the weather pleasant after a long spell of intense heat.
Light showers lash parts of Goa
Light to moderate showers lashed some parts of Goa, including the state capital, on Tuesday morning, making the weather pleasant in the coastal state, the MeT department said. The monsoon, which generally arrives in Goa by first week of June, has got delayed this year and is yet to set in, it said. Light rains were witnessed in parts of North Goa and South Goa districts in the morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin. Rain or thundershowers were likely to continue in some areas of the state for next two days, it said. The IMD also advised fishermen not to venture into the Arabian Sea as the weather was likely to be rough. High waves in the range of 3.5 to 4.1 metres were expected in the sea, it added.
Light rains, cloud cover to keep Delhi weather pleasant
The national capital Tuesday morning witnessed intermittent rains and gusty winds that caused the mercury to drop to 20.6 degrees Celsius. The weatherman said that over 24 hours, till 8.30 am Tuesday, the Safdarjung Observatory, which provides official figures for the city, recorded 10.6 mm of rainfall and a low of 20.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal. Palam recorded 3.8 mm of precipitation and a low of 21.2 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels were recorded at 68 per cent. It's going to be a generally cloudy day ahead. Light rains, thunderstorm and winds gusting up to 40 kilometers per hour will keep the mercury in check. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said. Private forcaster Skymet Weather said a western disturbance lies over eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir and a cyclonic circulation persists over Haryana and its adjoining areas. Humid winds from the Arabian Sea are pushing moisture to the northern plains of India ...
Delhi wakes up to rain
Moderate to heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region on Tuesday bringing much-awaited relief from the sweltering heat.Today people residing here woke up to cloudy weather accompanied by moderate winds and light showers. Generally cloudy day with light rain is also predicted for tomorrow.The pre-monsoon showers are expected to pave the way for pleasant weather conditions.The maximum and minimum temperatures of the national capital hovered at 31 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius with relative humidity 48 per cent. The sudden change in weather has been mainly because of cyclonic disturbances in the western regionThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that for the next two days (June 18, 19) the region will witness rain, a thunderstorm with strong gusty winds. Mercury is likely to hover between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius for the next two to three days.According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research), the rains have
Rain lashes various parts of Northern India
Giving much-needed respite from the sweltering heat, rain lashed various parts of Northern India including the national capital, bringing down the soaring temperature.Fresh rainfall was received in various parts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Monday. The India Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in the coming days.After the rainfall, the maximum temperature fell by 5.1 degrees or less at many places over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Rajasthan, while minimum temperature plummets by 3.1 to 5.0 degrees, said IMD.Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh Manmohan Singh said, "Thundershower and hailstorm will hit the region in the next two days."He said this year the monsoon would be nearly by five to six days late in Himachal Pradesh. The actual date of monsoon arrival in the region is June 26 but it would be late this year.Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Rajasthan, Andaman and Nicobar, Chhattisgarh and few other parts of the country today, ..
Cloudy day, rains cool down Delhi, showers likely on Tuesday too
There was a huge relief for the people in Delhi and surrounding areas as mercury fell by several notches on Monday and the sky remained cloudy throughout the day while some places saw rain. Tuesday could also see rain.
Southwest monsoon to hit Maha by June 21: IMD
With the effect of cyclone 'Vayu' on the southern peninsula getting over, the delayed southwest monsoon is now expected to arrive in Maharashtra by June 21, the IMD predicted Monday. The much-awaited monsoon is expected to reach southern Konkan and Goa by June 21, and is likely to cover the entire Maharashtra by June 24 or 25. "While the monsoon is likely to cover the entire Maharashtra, good rains are expected over the parched regions like Marathwada and Vidarbha, which are currently reeling under water crisis," an India Meteorological Department official said in Pune. He said though the monsoon got delayed due to 'Vayu', it's expected to move forward rapidly. "The progress of the monsoon will be rapid after June 21. The monsoon is likely to cover 90 per cent of the country by July 4," he said. The official said despite the delay, the monsoon is mostly expected to cover Karnataka, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu and Telangana, Odisha, and parts of the North East later ...
Light rains bring down mercury in some parts of India, heatwave toll in Bihar touches 76
Light rains brought some relief in parts of northern and western India on Monday, with the mercury settling below the 40-degree mark after several weeks, though heatwave conditions persisted in several states, including Bihar, where the death toll rose to 76. Two persons, including an 18-year-old girl, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora and Ganderbal districts after being struck by lightning. A cloudy sky and gusty winds in Delhi kept the mercury in check, with the national capital recording a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius -- six notches below the normal. Traces of rainfall were recorded at isolated places in the city. The weatherman predicted that similar conditions will prevail in the city for the next three-four days and the mercury will hover between 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat also received light rainfall, bringing respite to residents from searing heat. At 23 mm, Dharamsala .
Temperatures down as Maha, Guj, Goa, MP get moderate rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Monday predicted moderate showers in Mumbai and surrounding areas and higher intensity rain in south Konkan over the next two days. A Met Department official said the previous forecast of a dry spell this week for the Marathwada region was Monday changed to one with isolated showers in some pockets. The Madhya Maharashtra region will also get showers in a few isolated places, and so will Vidarbha, though it will be of low intensity, the weather office said. The IMD said the maximum temperature over the next 24 hours is likely to be around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum would be 27 degrees Celsius. Gujarat saw a significant drop in temperatures after widespread rainfall due to the impact of a cyclonic storm in the Arabian sea which has now weakened as a "well-marked low pressure area". Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius, a negative departure of 2.5 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, adding that the city also ...
Cloud cover, gusty winds protect Delhi from heat
A cloud cover cocooned the national capital Monday, offering relief from the sweltering heat, with the weatherman predicting the temperatures will remain below normal for another three-four days. The local Meteorological (MeT) office said gusty winds and a cloudy sky kept the mercury in check. The city recorded a high of 33 degrees Celsius, six notches below normal, and a low of 28 degrees Celsius. Traces of rainfall were recorded at isolated places. Humidity levels oscillated between 50 and 54 per cent, it said. Similar weather conditions will prevail in the city for another three-four days. The mercury will hover between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Max temp hovers close to normal in Haryana, mercury rises slightly in Punjab
The maximum temperatures at most places in Haryana Monday hovered below or close to normal limits, a day after rains lashed many parts in the state, but the mercury rose marginally in Punjab. The day temperatures registered a slight increase in Punjab, a Meteorological Department report said here. Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded a maximum temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius. Rains lashed Narnaul in Haryana for the second day on Monday. The city registered a high of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 10 notches below the normal. Hisar recorded a high of 32.5 degrees Celsius, eight notches below the normal. Karnal recorded a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius while Ambala's maximum settled at 39.6 degrees Celsius, both temperatures close to the normal limits. In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a maximum temperature of 40.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees above the normal. Patiala and Ludhiana recorded above normal maximums of 40.4 degrees Celsius and 40.7 degrees Celsius, ...
