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Rain predicted in Kolkata for IPL season opener, KKR to take on RCB
New Delhi March 21: The IPL 2025 season opener on Saturday between the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Kolkata could be impacted by rain, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Farmers urged to harvest crops within 3 days as MP braces for turbulent weather
Bhopal, March 20: A hailstorm alert, accompanied by strong winds, has been issued for seven districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Mandla, Balaghat, and Sidhi-Singrauli, over the next two days.
Heavy rain leaves two dead in southern Spain
Madrid, March 19: A man and his wife have been confirmed dead, and another person remains missing as torrential rain from storm Laurence continues to impact southern Spain, local authorities reported on Wednesday.
MeT predicts temperature surge in TN, heat advisory issued
Chennai, March 18: Tamil Nadu is set to experience a surge in temperatures, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting an increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until March 19.
Heatwave: Orange alert for five Telangana districts
Hyderabad, March 16: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Telangana for the next two days with the maximum temperature in at least five districts likely to soar to 41-44 degrees Celsius.
TN to experience temperature surge, IMD issues heat advisory
Chennai, March 16: After a brief spell of rainfall, Tamil Nadu is set to experience a surge in temperatures, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting an increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until March 19.
Rain, hailstorm change weather in Jaipur, Churu and Sri Ganganagar
Jaipur, March 14: Rajasthan witnessed a sudden change in weather on Friday evening, with Jaipur, Churu, and Sri Ganganagar experiencing rain and hailstorm. In Churu, hail accompanied the rain, covering the ground with a white layer.
IMD issues severe heatwave warning for several Odisha districts
Bhubaneswar, March 14: The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) regional centre on Friday warned that severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in several parts of Odisha until March 18 at least.
J-K: Srinagar sees light rain as low clouds hover; IMD predicts cloudy weather until March 16
Srinagar, March 13: Low-hanging clouds draped Srinagar on Thursday, bringing intermittent light rain to the city.
Tamil Nadu: Orange alert issued for Thoothukudi; heavy rains impact salt production, boats docked
Thoothukudi, March 12: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Thoothukudi district on March 11 and 12, warning of heavy rainfall in the region.
MeT department predicts rain, hailstorm in parts of Rajasthan on Holi
Jaipur, March 12: As the maximum temperature in most parts of Rajasthan was recorded above normal, the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday issued a warning for hailstorms accompanied by rain for March 14 and 15 in parts of the state.
Heavy rain in southern TN today, orange alert issued
Chennai, March 12: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall warning for southern Tamil Nadu.
Chennai gets respite from heat, Weather dept forecasts rains for next two days in TN
Chennai, March 11: Several parts of Chennai experienced sudden rainfall on Tuesday due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, bringing much-needed relief from the recent heatwave, officials said.
Weather dept predicts heavy rains in several TN districts
Chennai, March 11: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecast heavy rainfall across multiple districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
Cyclone Alfred aftermath: Floods continue in Australia's Queensland, New South Wales
Sydney, March 10: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continued to impact Australia's states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) on Monday with floods and heavy rainfalls, but meteorological authorities forecast the situation will gradually ease from today.
Orange, Yellow alerts sounded for several TN districts as heavy rain forecast
Chennai, March 9: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued Orange and Yellow alerts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu on March 11 due to a cyclonic circulation over the sea.
Heavy rain forecast for next four days in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 9: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rainfall across multiple districts of Tamil Nadu for four days, starting March 10.
Tropical cyclone weakens to low though more Australian homes suffer power outages
Sydney, March 8: Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) announced on Saturday morning that tropical cyclone Alfred has in the last hour weakened back to a tropical low pressure system and is now considered an ex-tropical cyclone, though more homes and premises in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) are suffering power outages.
Australia's East Coast braces for Alfred, a rare cyclone threatening Brisbane.
Brisbane, March 6: People along Australia's eastern coast are preparing for the arrival of a slow-moving storm, which marks the most southerly tropical cyclone to threaten the area in over 50 years.
Australian state issues emergency evacuation warnings ahead of cyclone landfall
Sydney, March 6: Australia's New South Wales (NSW) State Emergency Service issued emergency evacuation warnings on Thursday as tropical cyclone Alfred edges closer to the country's east coast.
Australian states prepare for tropical cyclone Alfred in full swing
Sydney, March 5: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday the government was delivering 250,000 sandbags to the state of Queensland from the national supply while the Australian Defense Force has been put on standby as severe tropical cyclone Alfred approaches.
Indonesia to launch second phase of weather modification to prevent flooding in Jakarta
Jakarta, March 5: Indonesia will conduct the second phase of a weather modification operation next week to mitigate severe flooding in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, the National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced on Wednesday.
TN: Weather department predicts scorching heat in next few days
Chennai, March 5: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted intense heat across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days.
Severe storms batter US South, causing damages
Houston, March 5: From Texas to Tennessee, a number of severe storms have battered large parts of the US South with winds, hail, plumes of dust and tornadoes, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Highway closed due to landslide; snowfall and rainfall affect J-K
Srinagar, March 4: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been temporarily halted following a landslide in the Mehad area of Ramban. The landslide has blocked the route, and authorities are working to clear the debris. Drivers are advised to follow alternative routes while the situation is being managed.
Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul and Spiti covered in white after heavy snowfall
Shimla, March 4: Lahaul and Spiti district got covered in a thick blanket of snow after the region received heavy snowfall on Monday.
Odisha records maximum temperature of 38.2°C, dry weather to prevail for next few days
Bhubaneswar, March 4: The director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Manorma Mohanty, said on Monday that Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, indicating a temperature rise above normal levels.
Severe flooding in Jakarta, surrounding cities after heavy rain
Jakarta, March 4: Severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and its satellite cities on Tuesday after heavy rain poured over the region, leaving thousands of houses submerged and hundreds of residents affected.
Australia: Queensland and NSW residents brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, once in 50 years
Sydney, March 4: Communities across southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales (NSW) are preparing for the first tropical cyclone to make direct landfall, forecast to be on Thursday, in the region since two other similar rare cyclones hit the part of the two Australian states in 1974.
Weather department predicts rise in temperatures in TN for next four days
Chennai, March 4: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has warned of a temperature rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across Tamil Nadu over the next four days.
Weather turns cold in Delhi-NCR after drizzle
New Delhi, March 3: The weather conditions on Monday turned cold in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) including Delhi after a drizzle in the evening.
Snowfall in Kashmir higher reaches as rain lashes J&K
Srinagar, March 3: Rain lashed the plains, while higher reaches received fresh snowfall on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir.
Heavy rains predicted in southern TN in next few days
Chennai, March 3: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast rain in a few areas of southern Tamil Nadu over the next few days. While no rainfall alert has been issued for Chennai, the city is expected to experience mist and haze during early morning hours.
Jammu and Kashmir: Temperature drop as Srinagar receives fresh spell of rain
Srinagar, March 3: The Kashmir Valley experienced a drop in temperature after recent rainfall, contributing to the winter chill. The temperature recorded was five degrees Celsius.
Temperature continues to rise in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 2: Temperature continues to rise in Odisha indicating a scorching heat wave in the coastal state ahead during the summer session this year.
Maldives shuts govt offices as record rainfall triggers severe flooding
Male, March 2: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu ordered the closure of government offices and institutions on Sunday in response to severe flooding caused by the highest daily accumulated rainfall in the country's history, PSM News, media reported.
Rajasthan: Churu witnesses intense hailstorm, landscape turns white
Churu, March 1: The Churu district in Rajasthan, which is part of the Great Indian Thar Desert, witnessed heavy rainfall and hailstorms. The landscape turned white in Bhanipura, Bisarasar, Rajasar, and Sardarshahar, with hailstones the size of jujubes (fruit).
Himachal Pradesh roads affected by heavy snowfall, rainfall: Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi
Shimla, March 1: : Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that heavy snowfall and rainfall over the last two days have disrupted road connectivity in Himachal Pradesh. Negi said that while the weather conditions have had certain benefits, they have also caused damage in several areas.
Heavy rain and snowfall lash Himachal Pradesh, more expected after March 3: IMD
Shimla, March 1: The north Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh has been experiencing heavy rainfall and snowfall over the past two days, with many areas receiving intense precipitation.
Winter's last kick: Hailstorm in Jhunjhunu districts blankets fields with layer of white
Jaipur, March 1: The return of winter in the last week of February extended its impact into the first day of March. On Saturday morning a hailstorm in several areas of Khetri and Tijara districts of Jhunjhunu blanketed fields with a layer of white.