Bengaluru is bracing for heavy rains with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an ‘orange’ alert. To ensure student safety, all aided, private, and high schools in the city will be closed today, October 16, 2024. The city is experiencing continuous downpours, prompting the government to take preventative measures. This news comes amidst widespread heavy rainfall in southern India.
Atalanta’s Serie A match against Como has been postponed due to heavy rain rendering the pitch unplayable. The game will now take place on Tuesday.
A yellow weather alert remains in effect across London and parts of the UK, warning of persistent heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Flood warnings are in place for the Thames, Lower Avon, and other rivers, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and disruptions. The heavy rain has also caused significant disruption at Heathrow Airport, leading to flight cancellations and delays.
Gujarat is experiencing widespread flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts. The situation is particularly dire in Vadodara, where the Vishwamitri River has overflowed, causing extensive damage. The government has deployed the Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF to assist in relief and rescue operations.
Ahmedabad Airport and IndiGo Airlines have issued travel advisories warning passengers of flight delays and disruptions due to heavy rainfall in the state of Gujarat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for August 27, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rain over the next two to three days. The state government has also mobilized rescue and relief teams to assist affected districts.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in parts of Scotland, forecasting widespread travel disruptions and potential flooding. The warning is in effect for 16 hours, starting Tuesday morning, and urges residents and travelers to prepare for challenging conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states, including central Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for Saturday, August 10. Delhi is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and thunderstorms for Delhi today, while issuing heavy rainfall alerts for various other regions across India. Northwest India is expected to see heavy precipitation in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while West and Central India are predicted to experience widespread light to moderate rainfall. East and Northeast India are also expected to receive widespread rainfall, with very heavy downpours expected in Assam and Meghalaya. South Peninsular India, particularly Karnataka, is also predicted to face heavy rainfall.
Kolkata and surrounding areas experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday due to a deep depression, causing widespread waterlogging, including at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Alipurduar, forecasting heavy rains and a yellow alert for Kolkata and other Gangetic West Bengal districts. While the airport runway remained operational, some parking stands were affected by waterlogging. City police reported ankle-deep water in parts of Kolkata, but traffic was not disrupted. The downpour, attributed to a deep depression shifting towards Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, significantly impacted daily life and transportation in the region.
Mumbai is facing heavy rainfall and strong winds on August 3rd, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre to issue a yellow alert for the city. Visuals from Marine Drive show the impact of the inclement weather.
