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Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Alcaraz resists red-hot Rublev to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

Dust storm, rain lash Delhi, trees uprooted; 15 flights diverted

Dust storm, rain lash Delhi, trees uprooted; 15 flights diverted

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

A strong dust storm and gusty winds followed by rain hit Delhi-NCR on Friday evening, causing trees to be uprooted in several parts and leading to traffic congestion. Thunderstorms caused power disruptions in several parts of the city, primarily due to trees and branches falling on electricity cables. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, recommending people stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in Bihar

25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar, India, on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' for a number of districts, forecasting heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday. The state capital, Patna, recorded an average of 42.6 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm.

Floods, landslides kill 8 as heavy rains batter Assam

Floods, landslides kill 8 as heavy rains batter Assam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Eight persons have been killed in floods and landslides in Assam as incessant rainfall caused massive inundation in 17 districts, affecting over 78,000 people, officials said on Saturday.

Axiom-4 launch: Will weather play spoilsport again?

Axiom-4 launch: Will weather play spoilsport again?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

SpaceX, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) and Axiom Space are closely watching weather patterns at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida where Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others look forward to their travel to the International Space Station (ISS), now scheduled for Wednesday.

How To Monsoon-Proof Your Car Ride

How To Monsoon-Proof Your Car Ride

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Even if you have a comprehensive motor insurance policy, it may not provide sufficient protection against monsoon-related risks.

Rain disrupts KKR, RCB nets ahead of IPL opener

Rain disrupts KKR, RCB nets ahead of IPL opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the eve of their IPL 2025 opening match on Saturday.

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

While two bodies were recovered on Wednesday, the death toll climbed to four on Thursday after the recovery of two more bodies from the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site in Kangra district.

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Matthew Hayden shared a behind-the-scenes insight into Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's excitement about young opener Prabhsimran Singh

10-km traffic jam in B'galuru as 100 mm rains create chaos

10-km traffic jam in B'galuru as 100 mm rains create chaos

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Heavy overnight rains severely affected parts of the city on Monday, leading to water-logged roads, inundated residential areas and traffic pile-up, as the city braces for more spells in the coming days.

Northeast floods worsen; Assam, Arunachal among worst hit

Northeast floods worsen; Assam, Arunachal among worst hit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Seven rivers, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing above the danger level, even as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in the state.

Sable, Jyothi strike GOLD at Asian Athletics

Sable, Jyothi strike GOLD at Asian Athletics

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Gold rush: Yarraji, Sable, women's 4x400m relay finish on top to extend India's Asian C'ship dominance

Fearless Priyansh enthralls before rain ruins party!

Fearless Priyansh enthralls before rain ruins party!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

It was raining sixes and fours at the Eden Gardens before the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was called off due heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of the capital on Monday.

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The rain and flood situation in northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, with lakhs people affected in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur, even as the meteorological department predicted more rain in several parts of the region.

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made an auspicious start in their latest bid to lift a maiden Indian Premier League trophy

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

According to the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology, rain is set to disrupt three days of the Test match.

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Heavy rains and thunderstorm on Monday brought Delhiites a much-needed respite from the lengthy spell of sweltering heat, but it also affected road and air traffic during the morning rush hours, and brought down houses and trees, leaving at least eight people injured.

Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues red alert for northern Kerala

Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues red alert for northern Kerala

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of significant rainfall in Kerala due to cyclone Fengal, currently positioned as a strong low-pressure area over northern Tamil Nadu.

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23, increasing to 120 km/h from October 24 night to October 25 morning.

Thunderstorm heralds Mayawati's return

Thunderstorm heralds Mayawati's return

Rediff.com12 May 2007

As many as 27 persons were reported killed in the calamity.

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The start of India's two-day warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister's XI on Saturday was delayed because of rain.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prem Panicker previews the day-night Test at Adelaide.

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Rediff.com4 May 2018

West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the states most likely to be hit again.

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Thunderstorms and dust storms are 'very likely' on Tuesday too, the weather office warned.

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Mumbai recorded over 250 mm of rain in just three hours (between midnight and 3 am), touching 305 mm by 7 am on Sunday, a meteorologist said.

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Amid the heavy downpour in Bengaluru, residents of many flood-affected areas have taken to social media to pour out their woes ranging from waterlogging to complaining about "crumbling" infrastructure.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

T20 World Cup Final At Weather's Mercy

T20 World Cup Final At Weather's Mercy

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

According to accuweather.com, the weather conditions in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday is expected to be 'cloudy, windy and humid with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm early in the day.'

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting.

After days of severe heatwave, rain respite for Delhi

After days of severe heatwave, rain respite for Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

After a long and harsh spell of heatwave, Delhi witnessed a pleasant morning on Thursday, with the weather department saying parts of the national capital received light rains.

Thunderstorms create havoc in UP, kill 42

Thunderstorms create havoc in UP, kill 42

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Deadly thunderstorms and lightning struck parts of Uttar Pradesh early on Saturday morning, killing 42 people and leaving 50 injured.Strong winds lashed parts of eastern and central UP at approximately 5 am, uprooting trees, bringing down lamp-posts and knocking down hoardings. In some areas, the thunderstorms were followed by a brief but heavy downpour too.Strong winds lashed state capital Lucknow, but no casualties were reported there.

Noida Test: Opening day's play called off

Noida Test: Opening day's play called off

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

This is the first-ever Test between New Zealand against Afghanistan who got their Test status in 2017.

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks, better modeling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning.

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the Congress, looks back at the people who breathed life into this address.

Sri Lanka staring at early T20 WC exit after Florida washout

Sri Lanka staring at early T20 WC exit after Florida washout

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka are on the brink of an early exit from the T20 World Cup after heavy rain washed out their Group D match against Nepal

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval's head curator Damian Hough has also promised a 6mm grass cover to ensure that the pink ball doesn't wear out early during the day-night Test, starting on Friday.