Light rain and snow lashed J&K during the last 24 hours as the MeT office said on Friday that widespread light to moderate rain, snow is likely to continue.
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Drass in Ladakh freezes at minus 29, cold wave continues in Valley
Drass town in Ladakh region froze at minus 29 degree Celsius on Tuesday even as severe cold wave continued in the Valley, as per the MeT office. The 40-day long period of harsh winter capital known locally as 'Chillai Kalan' will end on January 30.
Dense fog hits road, rail & air traffic movement
For the fifth consecutive day, Delhi saw cold wave conditions on Monday morning and a very dense fog with visibility to just 25 metres, hitting road, rail and air traffic movement.
98 people died of heart attack in a week in Kanpur
The figures are scary enough to give a shock. In the past five days, 98 persons have died due to heart and brain stroke in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Of the 98 deaths, 44 died in the hospital while 54 patients died before treatment.
Delhi temperature dips to 1.9, dense fog in many states
The national capital on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 1.9 degree Celsius at Safdarjung, while Aya Nagar had 2.6 and Lodhi Road registered 2.8 degree Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department.
At 2.2, Delhi records coldest day of season
At Lodhi Road, the Air Quality Index with PM 2.5 concentration was at 3o9 under the very poor category and the PM 10 stood at 184 under the moderate category. In Ayanagar the PM 2.5 was at 312, poor category while the PM 10 reached 186, in moderate category.
At minus 6.4 Srinagar records coldest night of season
At minus 6.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Srinagar recorded the second lowest winter temperature in the last five years. In 2021, the minimum temperature had dropped to minus 8.8 in Srinagar on January 31.
Toxic levels rise in Delhi air, experts warn of respiratory issues
On Tuesday morning, the national capital's Air Quality Index was recorded at 339 under the "very poor" category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Kashmir, Ladakh shiver in sub-zero night temperature
"Same weather conditions are likely to continue during the next 24 hours with a drop in the minimum temperatures during this period in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh", he added.
Unseasonal rain in parts of Guj due to low depression: Met
The Met Department has forecast unseasonal rain in some parts of Gujarat on Thursday and Friday due to a low depression developed over the East Central and adjoining South East Arabian Sea.
Freezing night temperature forces people to remain indoors in Kashmir, Ladakh
Sub-zero night temperatures with morning mist on Thursday forced people to remain indoors till the morning hours in Kashmir and Ladakh region.
Dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky likely in J&K
Weather was dry and cloudy in J&K as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Monday that dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky was likely during the next 24 hours. "Dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky is expected in J&K during the next 24 hours," an official of the MeT department said.
Generally cloudy sky with light rain & snow likely in J&K today
Rain and snow occurred in J&K and Ladakh during the last 24 hours as the MeT office said on Sunday that the weather would be generally cloudy with possibility of light rain and snow during next 24 hours.
Cyclone 'Mandous' effect: 5 dead, thousands find refuge in shelter homes
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin told the media persons that proper preparation and planning for the Cyclone 'Mandous' has led to the concerned departments swinging into action and thus reducing the damage.
Cyclone Mandous: Heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu
The public transport system is hit by incessant rains and inundation in many parts of Tamil Nadu. Holidays are declared in 27 districts of Tamil Nadu for educational institutions, including schools and colleges.
Air quality in Mumbai getting worse than smog-filled Delhi
The level of PM 2.5 -- fine particulate matter that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases -- was 308 in the city on Friday morning at 8.30 a.m., compared to Delhi's reading of 259, according to government data, the BBC reported.
Cyclone Mandous: Red alert in 3 TN districts, orange alert in 6
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts of Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Mandous was inching closer to the state. Red alert has been issued for Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu.
Alert in south coastal Andhra for cyclone 'Mandous'
Under the impact of the cyclone, heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places are likely over the next three days in Prakasam, SRSP Nellore and Tirupati district in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and in Chittoor, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa districts in Rayalaseema.
Freezing temperatures continue in Ladakh and Kashmir valley
"Dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky continued in J&K and Ladakh during the last 23 hours. Dry weather with partly cloudy sky is likely to continue during the next 24 hours," an official of the MeT department said.
Cold, dry weather to continue in J&K, Ladakh
Cold, dry weather continued in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Wednesday that same conditions are likely to continue.
Heavy rainfall likely in K'taka till Nov 24: IMD
Chilling weather has set in for a week in Bengaluru and other parts of the state. However, the residents of rain prone areas are crossing their fingers as heavy rains could throw the life out of gear in the city.
Heavy rains: TN govt directs dwellers at river banks to be cautious
It may be noted that Chembarambakkam lake discharged 912 cusecs of water on Saturday and Red Hills reservoir discharged 677 cusecs of water. The administration has advised people living in low-lying areas to move to safer locations.
Assam to see temperatures rise by 2.2 degrees, 38% more extreme rainfall in 30 years
For its geographical proximity to the delta region, Assam has been always extremely vulnerable to climate change. High rainfall and subtropical climate are characteristics of Assam.
Generally cloudy sky likely in J&K during next 24 hrs: MeT
Widespread light to moderate rain/snow occurred in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT office said on Tuesday that generally cloudy weather is expected during the next 24 hours.
High-altitude destinations in Himachal get season's heaviest snowfall
High-altitude tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday witnessed season's heaviest snowfall while the state capital and Manali experienced overnight rains, pushing the mercury down by several notches, the weather office here said.