Monsoon
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad rainfall deficit drops to 18 pc after recent showers
Hyderabad: The rainfall deficit in Hyderabad dropped to 18 per cent below its normal seasonal rainfall after a week of widespread showers. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS),…
- India
Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; Bayar records highest rainfall
Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rain continued to lash parts of Kerala, with northern districts receiving the highest rainfall during the 21 hours ending at 5.30 am on Tuesday, August 4, according to the IMD.…
- Top Stories
Petrol, diesel sales soar on weak monsoon; LPG demand shifts
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel sales by India’s three state-run fuel retailers rose sharply in July as below-normal monsoon rainfall boosted fuel demand from farmers and motorists, preliminary industry sales data showed.…
- Telangana
All efforts to maximise Godavari water for farmers: Uttam
Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday, August 1, said every effort is being made to maximise the utilisation of Godavari waters for the benefit of farmers in north…
- Hyderabad
Restored by HYDRAA, Uppal Nalla Cheruvu comes alive in monsoon
Hyderabad: Uppal Nalla Cheruvu, once a garbage pit, has come alive after it was restored by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). After the removal of encroachments, the water…
- Hyderabad
Traffic stops in Gachibowli as 8-foot-long python crosses road
Hyderabad: Panic gripped commuters on Friday night, July 31, when an approximately eight-foot-long python was spotted crossing a road in the Gachibowli area, briefly bringing traffic to a standstill. Motorists slowed down,…
- Telangana
Second warning issued for Godavari river as water reaches 48 ft
Hyderabad: A second danger warning was issued for the Godavari River at Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri Kothagudem district as water levels reached 48 feet at 3:48 pm on Friday, July 31. The first…
- Bangalore
Concern for UP farmers over 25 pc monsoon rain deficit
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has received 25 per cent less rainfall than normal so far this monsoon, raising concerns about soil moisture and sowing conditions in parts of the state’s rain-fed agricultural belt.…
- India
Floods hit over 1 lakh, Odisha govt orders evacuation
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched a massive evacuation drive from low-lying areas as over 1 lakh people continued to be affected by floods, officials said on Tuesday, July 28. Revenue and…
- Hyderabad
Monsoon brings peacocks back to Falaknuma hillocks
Hyderabad: The monsoon season has transformed the hillocks surrounding Falaknuma into a lush green landscape, bringing alive a unique natural spectacle — the sight and sound of peacocks moving freely in the…
- Hyderabad
IMD Hyderabad forecasts heavy rains today before monsoon break
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast heavy rains on Thursday, July 23, however, it also hints at a monsoon break from tomorrow. As per the weather department’s alert, no…
- Chennai
Chennai steps up flood mitigation works as monsoon nears
Chennai: With the northeast monsoon approaching, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has intensified flood mitigation works across the city, setting deadlines between July and October to complete canal restoration, stormwater drain (SWD)…
- Hyderabad
Groundwater in Telangana receded by 1 metre due to El Nino
Hyderabad: With Telangana being affected by El Nino causing low rainfall this year, the state’s government is continuously analysing rainfall, groundwater availability and irrigation resources to assess changes in cropping patterns and…
- Bangalore
Rain, gusty winds forecast across Karnataka for two days
Bengaluru: After a brief lull, monsoon activity has picked up again across Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rainfall and gusty winds in several coastal and interior districts over the…
- Hyderabad
Jayesh Ranjan appointed to monitor Hyderabad monsoon
Hyderabad: Ahead of the monsoon season, the Telangana government has appointed 10 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to monitor adverse conditions in the erstwhile districts. The list of special officers includes Jayesh…
