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Parts of West Bengal are likely to receive heavy rain and thunderstorms till September 9 due to active monsoon conditions and a low-pressure area moving eastwards. Several districts, including Kolkata, may witness strong winds, while northern Bengal faces heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall continued across Uttarakhand on Friday, triggering landslides and disrupting road connectivity. Several highways remained open, while crews cleared blocked routes. Haridwar schools and Anganwadi centres will remain closed Saturday as the weather office issued a Yellow Alert

At least nine flights were diverted from Delhi airport on Friday due to bad weather, with four each diverted to Jaipur and Lucknow and one to Ahmedabad. Heavy rains also caused over 400 flight delays at the capital's busiest airport

Four people, including three members of a family, were killed and one injured in two landslides triggered by incessant rain in Guwahati on Tuesday. Several city areas were inundated, disrupting traffic, while authorities assessed vulnerable houses and considered evacuations

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after battering Hawaii with heavy rain and powerful winds, washing away around 100 homes on the Big Island. Flooding, power outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruptions were reported, while officials urged residents to remain indoors

Seven persons, including three children, were killed and seven others injured after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Ghatkopar early Wednesday following heavy rains. Debris from a hillside collapsed onto houses, while a narrow access route hampered rescue operations, officials said

Kerala is set for widespread rainfall over the next 48 hours, with the IMD issuing orange alerts for seven districts. Authorities have closed schools in affected areas, intensified disaster preparedness and warned of landslides, flooding and swell surge along parts of the coast

Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for Coimbatore, Theni, Tirunelveli and the Nilgiris on Thursday and Friday due to a weak atmospheric circulation. Moderate showers are expected across several Tamil Nadu districts through Sunday, including Chennai and adjoining areas

At least six people were killed and three injured as heavy rain, landslides and flash floods hit parts of Sri Lanka. Nearly 1,900 people were moved to relief centres, while schools closed and authorities issued flood and weather warnings

The Travancore Devaswom Board and Pathanamthitta district administration urged devotees to postpone visits to Sabarimala for the Niraputhari ritual due to heavy rain, flooding, landslide risks and security concerns, suggesting alternative pilgrimage dates later in August

Three children died in separate drowning incidents in Kerala's Malappuram and Kottayam districts as heavy rain raised water levels. The victims, aged three, four and 11, drowned in streams and a rainwater-filled construction pit, police said

The body of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, swept away in a drain while returning from school during heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was recovered from the Kali river after a five-day search. Police are probing allegations of school negligence

Authorities opened the Thottappally spillway and barrages in Kerala's Alappuzha to release excess floodwaters following heavy rain. Officials intensified flood preparedness, deployed rescue teams, readied relief camps and monitored rising inflows from the Pampa and Manimala rivers

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has urged residents to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, follow IMD advisories, drive carefully, and contact Dial 100 for emergencies.

The Char Dham Yatra was suspended for two days after landslides blocked multiple pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rain alert. Authorities halted the pilgrimage to ensure devotees' safety, saying it will resume once conditions improve and roads are cleared

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised IT companies and organisations to allow staggered early office departures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across Hyderabad. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve commuter safety and ensure uninterrupted emergency services during adverse weather conditions.

Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and nearby regions as the IMD retained a red alert, warning of extremely heavy showers. Widespread flooding, transport delays, landslides and civic disruptions were reported, while authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant 

Heavy rain and strong winds affected several parts of Kerala, prompting dam releases, flood alerts and coastal warnings. The IMD issued Yellow Alerts for 11 districts, while authorities cautioned residents about flooding, landslides, sea erosion and unsafe travel conditions

Seven members of a family were struck by lightning while working in a farm in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. A young woman died during treatment, while six others remain hospitalised as thunderstorms and lightning continue across the state

Heavy rains during peak hours caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad’s IT corridor, including Hitec City and Gachibowli. Waterlogged roads and slow-moving vehicles led to long delays, exposing drainage and traffic management issues during the ongoing monsoon season.