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25% of India faces rainfall deficit mid-monsoon season

Although the overall monsoon rainfall for India remains relatively stable, the number of rainy days has decreased. The fewer rainy days have led to more intense rainfall on those days, causing significant flooding, particularly in densely populated urban areas, as well as landslides and glacial lake outbursts in the Himalayan regions.

Temperature rises to 36.2 degrees Celsius in Kashmir, highest ever recorded in July in 25 years

The meteorological observatory in Srinagar recorded maximum temperatures of 36.2 degrees which was above normal by 6.3 degrees.

Rains batter Maharashtra

At least 4 dead in Pune as heavy rains batter Maharashtra

Three die of electrocution, one gets buried alive after landslide. Two feared trapped under the debris of another landslide, and two feared drowned.

Mumbai rain

Red alert issued for Mumbai and neighboring districts after heavy rains batter region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alert on July 25 as heavy rainfall continues to hit Mumbai. There is a strong possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph along with heavy rainfall, the weather department said.

Murmu turns teacher

Prez Murmu turns teacher for a day, talks to students about global warming

In her interaction with class 9 students of Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, Murmu emphasized the need to reduce water wastage while encouraging the kids to plant trees.

Global warming

July 22 recorded as world's hottest day in 84 years, says European climate agency

The new daily global average temperature broke the record set on July 21 when the temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius.

Heavy rains

Heavy rains cause major disruption in Nilgiris district

The southwest monsoon which has intensified in the district created havoc uprooting trees and damaging EB poles. Nilgiris district has been experiencing heavy rains for the past six days affecting normal life in this tourist paradise in the state.