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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.

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer's Sister: 'You've Been Abusing Me, My Family'

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer's Sister: 'You've Been Abusing Me, My Family'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Shreyas Iyer's sister Shresta Iyer speaks up about facing brutal trolling during IPL 2026.

5 dead, 20 rescued as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

5 dead, 20 rescued as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

A three-storey under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed, killing three people and trapping several others. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 18 individuals already saved, amid allegations of substandard construction materials and illegal building practices.

Now, North, South Blocks to showcase 5,000 years of Indian history

Now, North, South Blocks to showcase 5,000 years of Indian history

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Work has commenced on restoring the North and South Blocks to their original design, paving the way for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum project, with a target completion date for the first phase set for 2028.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mumbai welcomes 2026 with rains, clouds

Mumbai welcomes 2026 with rains, clouds

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mumbai experienced unexpected rains on the first day of 2026, surprising residents and creating pleasant weather.

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.

'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.

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 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.

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 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'

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.

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

In terms of achievement, McLaren are the second most successful Formula One team of all time with 203 grand prix victories since the first in 1968.

Will faltering Sunrisers make amends against Punjab Kings?

Will faltering Sunrisers make amends against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A preview of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting team strengths, key players, and recent performances.

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.

Man flung 50 ft into air during fierce storm in UP's Bareilly, survives

Man flung 50 ft into air during fierce storm in UP's Bareilly, survives

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district was flung nearly 50 feet into the air by a powerful storm, surviving with multiple injuries. The incident, captured on video, has drawn both disbelief and concern.

Heavy rains lash U'khand; more incidents of landslides reported

Heavy rains lash U'khand; more incidents of landslides reported

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Fresh incidents of landslides, cloudbursts and house collapses were triggered by moderate to heavy rains in most places in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The meteorological department has forecast more rains through the day and relative humidity at 100 per cent in Delhi.

Heavy rains kill 3 in Jammu, flood alert in central Kashmir

Heavy rains kill 3 in Jammu, flood alert in central Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended due to lurking threat of floods in the Valley, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded, officials said.

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

It is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours.

Delhi: 1 killed in wall collapse after heavy rains

Delhi: 1 killed in wall collapse after heavy rains

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Heavy rains lashed the national capital on Friday morning, resulting in the collapse of a hospital boundary wall that killed a minor girl. The rain gauges measured 36.6 mm of showers between 4 am to 8:30 am, the Meteorological Department said. The heavy showers led to the death of a minor girl when the boundary wall of a municipality hospital in Gautam Colony of Narela collapsed at around 7:30 am. Some children on their way to school were trapped inside.

Heavy rain lashes parts of Kerala, floods feared; NDRF teams deployed

Heavy rain lashes parts of Kerala, floods feared; NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com14 May 2021

As the low-pressure area in the south-eastern Arabian Sea intensified into a severe depression on Friday, heavy rains lashed many parts of Kerala and huge tidal waves started hitting low-lying coastal areas.