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Heavy rainfall brought relief to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, reducing temperatures and significantly improving air quality. The IMD forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms until August 3. AQI levels in several parts of Delhi and NCR improved to ‘satisfactory’.

A shift in weather patterns is set to bring cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and rainfall to several States, easing the impact of the scorching summer

The IMD said heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely in various parts of the state from June 14 to 17. It cautioned against going fishing along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast from Friday to June 17 in view of the possibility of strong winds and bad weather along the coastline

Dry spell threatens early-sown crops, prompting officials to advise delaying further cultivation until substantial rains arrive. Paddy remains the main crop

IMD noted that hot and humid weather conditions will prevail, before a likely respite on June 5 and 6

Several parts of the national capital witnessed severe waterlogging and fallen trees, causing significant inconvenience to commuters

Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15

Heavy downpour in Bengaluru for the past 36 hours threw life out of gear here on Tuesday as well. People were seen walking through knee-deep water and traffic jams were reported in many places. The rain-related toll went up to five in the state

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for four districts in northern Kerala, including Wayanad, as heavy rains continued to batter various parts of the region

The weather department said moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Nicobar Islands over the past two days

While Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts might experience thunderstorms and gusty winds at isolated places, there are several other districts that will witness intense heat

The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the day and the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius

For the past 48-hours, day time temperatures have been consistently hovering between 36 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad while in districts, a few places have already started recording 39 degrees Celsius

The rain comes as a result of a fresh western disturbance affecting the region, bringing slight relief from pollution

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Over the past 24 hours, the city’s maximum temperature reached 31.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, marking a 1.3 degrees Celsius increase from the seasonal norm

Incessant rains had thrown normal life out of gear with waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of the city on Tuesday

The team of officers would be thoroughly investigating the causes of the natural calamity and submit the report to the government

As per preliminary estimates, the department said more than 50,000 trees could have collapsed in the region. While most of the damage was in a straight line, in some places the damage was in circles

IMD predicts moderate rainfall across region, asks residents to be prepared for wet conditions