Weather Updates LIVE: IMD predicts heavy rainfall for north India; downpour to continue in Maharashtra and Gujarat
India Today
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is expected to lash the northern states from today as the southwest monsoon has revived in the country. Heavy downpours are also likely to continue in the northwestern region such as Gujarat and Maharashtra.
The Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in northwest India from Thursday after a gap of over two weeks and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for many states. The monsoon wreaked havoc in many parts of the country in July in states such as Karnataka and Maharashtra where incessant rainfall led to a flood-like situation and landslides and caused several deaths. Even as of now, the situation remains worrisome in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where torrential rains have triggered floods and disrupted normal lives. 19-08-2021; 0600 IST; Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Bijnaur, Muzaffarnagar, Chandpur(U.P.) during next 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/NJFbzDsA0t Gorakhpur | Several families in Barhalganj have been affected due to the rising water level of Rapti river following heavy rainfall."We have been facing several issues for many years. There are no facilities of ration, electricity, medicine etc," says a local pic.twitter.com/aWcK3pPrMA In its latest weather bulletin, the weather department said isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand till tomorrow. The IMD has also predicted widespread rainfall activity in Bihar till August 22.
India's consumer courts promise quick justice, but rising backlogs and staff shortages tell a different story. As cases pile up, the gap between what the system offers and what it delivers is widening.
A second patient died within 72 hours at RG Kar Hospital, with his family alleging that a lack of stretcher and basic facilities forced the critically ill man to walk 100 metres, leading to his death.
As Parliament prepares to bring amendments to the Transgender Act, activists warn the proposed changes risk rolling back years of hard-won rights.
A high-speed boat crash in the Maldives has left two Indians missing, including a celebrated rally figure, even as Gautam Singhania returns home. Search teams continue efforts amid mounting concern and unanswered questions.
A prominent seer, Pranavananda Swamiji, alleged that mutts backing Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over the top post were denied any allocation in the state budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He reiterated his support for Shivakumar to take over as the chief minister.
India's original Dhurandhar, Ravindra Kaushik, rose from acting at college theatres, to infiltrating the Pakistan Army as a RAW Agent. He provided critical intelligence on Pakistani troop movements and the country's nuclear programme, but died a lonely death after his betrayal and subsequent capture by the ISI.
According to the police, 19-year-old Sachin Dharmendrabhai Chaudhary, who works as a labourer, had borrowed the money before expressing his inability to repay it immediately, police said. He was allegedly threatened with his life over the delay in repayment. Fearing for his life, Sachin immediately alerted the police.
A quiet arrest in Rajasthan has unravelled a wider espionage network, linking an Air Force employee to Pakistani handlers. Investigators say the trail began months ago and may reach deeper than first believed.
A 36-year-old woman plotted to murder her mother-in-law with the help of her 21-year-old lover. The murder plot was exposed by CCTV installed inside the house.
A former village pradhan who had been missing since March 18 was found dead in a sack near a canal in Pratapgarh. Police have arrested his lover, claiming she carried out the murder with accomplices.