News for 'heavy rains'

'They showed who is the boss'

'They showed who is the boss'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Zlatan Ibrahimovic praises Mexico after Ecuador victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match on Tuesday.

Three Teenagers Killed By Falling Tree Branch In Chhattisgarh

Three Teenagers Killed By Falling Tree Branch In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Three tribal teenagers were killed in Chhattisgarh's Korba district after a large tree branch fell on them during a thunderstorm.

Puri Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath's missing floral crown sparks row

Puri Rath Yatra: Lord Jagannath's missing floral crown sparks row

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

A controversy has erupted in Odisha after Lord Jagannath's idol was moved from the Puri temple to the chariot during the Rath Yatra without its traditional 'Tahia' floral headgear, leading to strong criticism from opposition parties BJD and Congress against the BJP government.

FIFA sticks with original kickoff time for Mexico-England showdown

FIFA sticks with original kickoff time for Mexico-England showdown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

FIFA is expected to keep the scheduled kickoff for Mexico's World Cup Round of 16 clash against England at the Estadio Azteca despite weather concerns, as the hosts prepare to defend their formidable home record.

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nationwide protests against the NEET paper leak have intensified across several Indian states, with demonstrators condemning the Delhi Police crackdown and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress party has called for further demonstrations, while various student and political groups have organised marches and sit-ins, some leading to clashes with police.

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.

Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in many parts of Kerala

Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in many parts of Kerala

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

As the heavy rains continued on Wednesday also, Orange alert was sounded in 12 of the 14 districts of the state for the day.

Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai

Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Traffic and train services were disrupted.

IPL 2026: Will rain crush Punjab Kings' playoff hopes in Dharamsala?

IPL 2026: Will rain crush Punjab Kings' playoff hopes in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a crucial match in Dharamsala, but the weather forecast threatens to disrupt their playoff hopes.

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

While rain intensity reduced on Tuesday compared to a day ago, affecting mainly districts in the Saurashtra region, administration carried out rescue and relief operations on a large scale, shifting thousands of people to shelters.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'extremely heavy rains' at a few places in Marathwada, Mumbai and other parts of the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

Mumbai woman stops police van carrying protesters, goes viral

Mumbai woman stops police van carrying protesters, goes viral

Rediff.com6 days ago

A young woman, identified as Rhiya, became a symbol of Mumbai's solidarity protests over the NEET paper leak, captured in a viral image standing with outstretched arms to stop a police van amidst heavy rain, condemning alleged police brutality against agitators in Delhi.

Heavy rains: Gujarat on alert

Heavy rains: Gujarat on alert

Rediff.com30 Jul 2006

Gujarat disaster management teams are on alert after heavy rains; situation in Maharashtra improves.

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands Ease Past Tunisia

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands Ease Past Tunisia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Netherlands secured the top position in World Cup Group F with a decisive 3-1 victory over Tunisia. Tunisia's campaign ended disastrously, marked by an early own goal and a series of errors, following previous heavy losses and a coaching change.

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Multiple incidents of landslide, wall and bridge collapse were reported in Thane city and neighbouring Palghar district in Maharashtra which were lashed by heavy rains on Wednesday, officials said.

Heavy rains batter TN, deep depression weakens

Heavy rains batter TN, deep depression weakens

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The India Meteorological Department said the deep depression over the Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram district's coast remained practically stationary for 18 hours and then weakened into a depression.

Odisha on high alert as cyclone nears; heavy rain likely on Oct 28, 29

Odisha on high alert as cyclone nears; heavy rain likely on Oct 28, 29

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The Odisha government has put all 30 districts on alert as a depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression and is moving towards the east coast. The IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha on October 28 and 29.

Assam Floods: Olympian Jayanta Talukdar, Newborn Twins Rescued

Assam Floods: Olympian Jayanta Talukdar, Newborn Twins Rescued

Rediff.com5 days ago

Olympian and World Cup gold medallist archer Jayanta Talukdar and his one-month-old twin babies were rescued from their flood-hit apartment in Guwahati's Rukmininagar on Friday.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai

Heavy rains lash Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Monday morning with the weather bureau predicting another 24 hours of heavy showers.

Heavy rains across Maharashtra

Heavy rains across Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Vidarbha is being evacuated, while Mumbai is also flooded.

Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains in UP, Bihar

Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains in UP, Bihar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Expect very heavy rainfall at some places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar along with sub-Himalayan West Bengal comprising of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, including Sikkim, parts of Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of lower Assam, Rangia downward like Barpeta, Goalpara, Dhubri along with parts of Meghalaya.'

After dry June, IMD predicts below-normal rainfall in July

After dry June, IMD predicts below-normal rainfall in July

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The monthly average rainfall over India is expected to be below normal during July, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday in its monthly forecast.

Heavy rain lashes Nagpur

Heavy rain lashes Nagpur

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Several areas of Tamil Nadu remain inundated after hours of heavy to moderate rainfall in the region. Water entered houses and markets in the low-lying residential areas of Erode district due to heavy rainfall throughout the night.

Bombay HC shut due to heavy rains

Bombay HC shut due to heavy rains

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The Bombay high court has declared holiday on Friday due to heavy rains that are lashing the city and its suburbs.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

Heavy rain causes havoc in Hyderabad; 1 killed

Heavy rain causes havoc in Hyderabad; 1 killed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The rains also led to waterlogging in the low-lying areas of the city, they said.

Heavy rains lash Maharashtra

Heavy rains lash Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Villages along Krishna River in western Maharashtra have been alerted following heavy rains in the region and coastal Konkan area during the last two days.

Heavy rain halts play

Heavy rain halts play

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Rain halted play in the first Test between WI and SL with the home side on 272 for four in reply to the tourists' 354.

IPL 2026: Barsapara ground staff rewarded for overcoming weather challenges

IPL 2026: Barsapara ground staff rewarded for overcoming weather challenges

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for the ground staff after successfully hosting three IPL matches this season despite challenging weather conditions.

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, warns of 'extremely heavy' rains

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, warns of 'extremely heavy' rains

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Even as Mumbaikars got some respite from the downpour on Friday morning, the India meteorological department has issued a red alert for the city and its suburbs warning that very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places during the day, the civic officials said.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

Heavy rains forecast; public holiday declared

Heavy rains forecast; public holiday declared

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

The Maharashtra government has declared a public holiday on Wednesday as incessant rains continued to lash several parts of the state, bringing life in many areas, including Mumbai, to a standstill.

Mumbai finally gets some respite from heavy rains

Mumbai finally gets some respite from heavy rains

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

As incessant rains lashed Mumbai and Maharashtra, life was thrown out of gear with delay in train and flight services causing great inconvenience to passengers.

IPL 2026: 7 Facts About Narendra Modi Stadium

IPL 2026: 7 Facts About Narendra Modi Stadium

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Record-breaking crowds and unforgettable finals have made sure the Narendra Modi stadium has become one of the grandest stages in Indian Premier League history.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; normal life hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; normal life hit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Incessant rain has lashed parts of Mumbai on Tuesday morning, disrupting local train services and road traffic with water logging in several low-lying areas. The weatherman has predicted widespread rainfall in the state during the next 36 hours.

Heavy rains lash Kolkata, 3 killed

Heavy rains lash Kolkata, 3 killed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Heavy rains on Friday lashed the Kolkata city and several other parts of West Bengal claiming three lives and flattening several mud-built houses.

Heavy rains halt Amarnath yatra

Heavy rains halt Amarnath yatra

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The ongoing pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas was on Tuesday suspended from Pahalgam and Baltal base camps as heavy rains lashed parts of the Valley, officials said in Srinagar.

Amid heavy rains, Shimla faces drinking water crisis

Amid heavy rains, Shimla faces drinking water crisis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

A water crisis looms large over the capital city of Himachal Pradesh with heavy rains in the past few days damaging supply schemes and causing silt in water resources.