News for 'heavy rains'

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Most owners assume car insurance covers everything, but hidden exclusions can lead to claim rejections and unexpected financial shocks.

Heavy rain floods Mumbai; disrupt rail, road traffic

Heavy rain floods Mumbai; disrupt rail, road traffic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Officials however warned of a 4.81 metre high tide in afternoon coupled with heavy showers, which may cause flash floods in low-lying areas in the city.

5th T20I Abandoned Due To Rain; India Win Series 2-1

5th T20I Abandoned Due To Rain; India Win Series 2-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India clinched the five-match T20I series against Australia 2-1 after the fifth and final game was abandoned due to rain, in Brisbane, on Saturday.

Heavy rains claim 44 lives in UP

Heavy rains claim 44 lives in UP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

In the worst hit Sitapur district, 40 people, including women and children, were killed in a number of incidents of house collapse.

Tourism sector hit hard by heavy rains

Tourism sector hit hard by heavy rains

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

After impacting power generation and industries badly, it is now the turn of the tourism sector to bear the brunt of the heavy rains.

Downpour swells Chennai reservoirs; schools, colleges shut

Downpour swells Chennai reservoirs; schools, colleges shut

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Heavy rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, causing a rise in reservoir levels and prompting a red alert. Schools and colleges are closed in several districts as authorities prepare for potential flooding.

India received 645 heavy rains, 168 very heavy rains in Nov: IMD

India received 645 heavy rains, 168 very heavy rains in Nov: IMD

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The country saw 645 events of heavy rainfall and 168 events of very heavy rainfall in November, the highest in the month in five years, the India meteorological department said on Wednesday.

3 drown, 2 feared dead as landslides, heavy rains lash parts of Jammu

3 drown, 2 feared dead as landslides, heavy rains lash parts of Jammu

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Heavy rains lashed wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of days, triggering landslides at many places and raising the level of water bodies.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Disaster management authorities have warned about very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

Severe heatwave grips India, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Severe heatwave grips India, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Large parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. Authorities have issued alerts and health advisories as the heatwave intensifies across multiple states.

IN PICS: Heavy rains disrupt normalcy in Gujarat

IN PICS: Heavy rains disrupt normalcy in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Heavy rains pounded the Saurashtra region in Gujarat, disrupting normal life and bringing rail and road traffic to a near halt even as over 3,000 people were shifted to safer places due to overflowing of dams, authorities said on Thursday.

Remnants of Cyclone Biparjoy bring very heavy rains in north Gujarat

Remnants of Cyclone Biparjoy bring very heavy rains in north Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Authorities were on their toes in Banaskantha and Patan districts and relocated thousands of people residing in low-lying areas to safer places, they said.

Mumbai rain fury: Mithi river swells, around 400 people evacuated

Mumbai rain fury: Mithi river swells, around 400 people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Nearly 350 people were evacuated from Mumbai's Kurla area after the Mithi river swelled due to heavy rains. Authorities are monitoring the situation and working to ease the flow of water.

Heavy rains lash Guj; train, vehicular traffic disrupted

Heavy rains lash Guj; train, vehicular traffic disrupted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Heavy rains lashed many parts of Gujarat on Thursday, disrupting rail and vehicular traffic at several places.

Heavy rains kill nearly 40 in Pakistan

Heavy rains kill nearly 40 in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Near 40 people including children died due to heavy monsoon rains and related accidents in Pakistan, a police official said on Thursday. Most of the people have died because of the roof collapsing incidents in the largest province in Punjab as a result of continuous heavy rains since Wednesday night.

Heavy rains bring Rajasthan to standstill, 12 killed

Heavy rains bring Rajasthan to standstill, 12 killed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Twelve persons have died and many have been evacuated from their homes due to heavy rains on Wednesday in Rajasthan where the incessant downpour has brought normal life to a standstill.

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Waterlogging was reported from areas like Dadar, Wadala, Worli, Kurla, Chembur, Bandra, Andheri, Kandivili, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg and Bhandup, among others.

Heavy rains in Uttarakhand: Toll mounts to 34

Heavy rains in Uttarakhand: Toll mounts to 34

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Indo Tibetan Border Police and police personnel on Sunday searched debris of flattened homes and dug rubbles to look for more bodies in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand where the toll due to the incessant downpour reached 34.

KKR-DC match abandoned due to heavy rain

KKR-DC match abandoned due to heavy rain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers at the Eden Gardens was abandoned without a single ball being bowled after a squall accompanied by heavy rain rendered the ground unplayable.

TN: Heavy rains claim 48 lives; more heavy showers on their way

TN: Heavy rains claim 48 lives; more heavy showers on their way

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The toll in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu rose to 48 on Thursday even as the MeT office forecast another spell of heavy showers next week following formation of a new trough of low pressure.

Nilam aftermath: Heavy rains lash Andhra, cause chaos

Nilam aftermath: Heavy rains lash Andhra, cause chaos

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Heavy rains caused by cyclonic storm Nilam have left a trail of destruction and thrown life out of gear in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. The state government announced on Saturday evening that nine people have been killed in rain-related incidents in different districts in the wake of the cyclonic storm and standing crop in 1.79 lakh hectares was damaged, as per preliminary estimates.

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A Kerala woman shares her remarkable survival story after spending four days lost in the dense Tadiandamol forest of Karnataka, highlighting her resilience and the extensive search efforts to bring her home safely.

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nineteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the state relief commissioner's office said Monday evening.

Uttarakhand: Chardham Yatra suspended, warning of heavy rains

Uttarakhand: Chardham Yatra suspended, warning of heavy rains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

With the MeT department warning of heavy showers at various places in Uttarakhand on Friday and major rivers in spate, the Chardham yatra has been suspended even as the Centre decided to provide two Mi-17 helicopters to the state to deal with any emergency.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, waterlogging in some areas

Heavy rains lash Delhi, waterlogging in some areas

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The rain gauges at the Safdurjung MeT station measured 9.5 mm of showers for a period of 24 hours till 8:30 am while Palam station recorded 56.8 mm during the same period.

Rain havoc: Over 30 Darjeeling tea gardens destroyed; Rs 50 cr loss feared

Rain havoc: Over 30 Darjeeling tea gardens destroyed; Rs 50 cr loss feared

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The recent flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in north Bengal have caused massive destruction in at least 30-35 tea gardens in Darjeeling, with reports of loss of plantation areas, deaths of workers and damage to houses of labourers, prompting planters to convene a meeting to assess the situation, stakeholders said.

'Nothing can stop us to unite India': Rahul at Mysuru rally amid heavy rains

'Nothing can stop us to unite India': Rahul at Mysuru rally amid heavy rains

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

"This river-like journey will persist and in this river you will not find any trace of hate or violence. There will only be love and brotherhood as this is India's history and DNA," Gandhi told the gathering.

Cyclone bypasses Indian coastline; heavy rains expected in Tamil Nadu

Cyclone bypasses Indian coastline; heavy rains expected in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Heavy to very heavy rainfall was expected over north Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next 24 hours.

Cyclone Komen makes landfall in Bangladesh, heavy rains in Bengal, Odisha

Cyclone Komen makes landfall in Bangladesh, heavy rains in Bengal, Odisha

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The storm has claimed 27 lives in Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Heavy rains in Mumbai; train, flight services hit

Heavy rains in Mumbai; train, flight services hit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The city witnessed waterlogging in several areas and disruption of train and flight operations.

Amarnath yatra suspended due to heavy rains

Amarnath yatra suspended due to heavy rains

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The yatra to the cave shrine of Amarnath in Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 3,880 mt, was suspended from both the routes -- Pahalgam and Baltal -- on Tuesday as heavy rains rendered the ardous tracks slippery, sources said.

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region disrupted traffic and air services, leading to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cancellation of flights. Rescue and road clearing operations are underway.

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, downpour to continue on Sunday

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, downpour to continue on Sunday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rainfall (>200mm) forecasted for N Konkan including Mumbai in 24 hrs. Entire west coast very active monsoon'

Tamil Nadu pounded by heavy rains; toll rises to 55

Tamil Nadu pounded by heavy rains; toll rises to 55

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Rains on Friday continued to batter several parts of Tamil Nadu under the influence of an active North-East monsoon as the toll in rain-related incidents in the state stood at 48.

Friday morning blues: Heavy rains flood Delhi, traffic hit

Friday morning blues: Heavy rains flood Delhi, traffic hit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Heavy rains lashed New Delhi on Friday morning, triggering major traffic snarls due to water logging in various places.

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in the state have been opened to drain out excess water.

Ten dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; Puja holidays advanced

Ten dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; Puja holidays advanced

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Heavy overnight rainfall caused widespread flooding in Kolkata, disrupting traffic, public transport, and daily life. Train and Metro services were suspended, and many areas experienced significant waterlogging.

Record rains wreak havoc in Jammu, Srinagar flooded; 41 dead

Record rains wreak havoc in Jammu, Srinagar flooded; 41 dead

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

After record rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days, the death toll in related incidents rose to 41, most of them victims of the landslide on a Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, while there was some let-up in the showers on Wednesday, allowing relief efforts to pick up pace.

Red alert sounded in Kerala, heavy rains likely on May 14, 15

Red alert sounded in Kerala, heavy rains likely on May 14, 15

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Authorities have sounded red alert in three districts of Kerala on May 14 and five districts on May 15, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rains under the influence of a low pressure area over the Arabian Sea.