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Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh on Monday forced the closure of 87 roads and washed away an iron bridge in Chamba, temporarily stranding 40-50 pilgrims. Locals built a wooden footbridge to rescue them as the Met office issued an orange alert

Sirgapur mandal in Sangareddy district has recorded Telangana’s highest Southwest monsoon rainfall, receiving 919 mm as of August 10. The abundant rains have replenished groundwater, filled water bodies and caused the Nallavagu irrigation project to overflow for four days

Telangana government conducted a Varuna Yagam at Nagarjuna Sagar seeking abundant rainfall, good harvests and increased inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is scheduled to attend the concluding Poornahuti ceremony later Monday afternoon

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 has filled Karnataka's reservoirs and triggered floods, landslides and evacuations across the Cauvery basin, while North Karnataka faces a severe rainfall deficit, crop losses and drinking water shortages, exposing the state's sharp monsoon divide

Moderate to heavy rains across Telangana brought a sharp fall in temperatures, with Hyderabad witnessing cooler weather. Several districts recorded heavy rainfall, including Jagtial, Sangareddy and Rangareddy. IMD forecast maximum temperatures in Hyderabad between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius on Monday

The IMD has warned of intense monsoon activity over several Indian states, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and winds up to 80 kmph. Authorities have advised vigilance amid risks of flooding, landslides, waterlogging, power outages and travel disruptions

Bangladesh reported five more child deaths from measles-like symptoms, taking the combined confirmed and suspected death toll to 758. Health experts warned that rising dengue infections during the monsoon could further overwhelm hospitals already struggling with the measles outbreak

The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, forecasting extremely heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities warned of flooding, transport disruptions and landslides, while the BMC deployed emergency teams and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel

Around 10 to 12 tourists were safely rescued from the Adoshi waterfall near Khopoli in Maharashtra's Raigad district after heavy rainfall caused a sudden rise in water levels. Police later deployed personnel to prevent visitors from entering the area

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 

The India Meteorological Department said El Niño conditions have developed over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and are likely to strengthen during the southwest monsoon season. The atmosphere has responded to warming sea temperatures, with forecasts indicating continued intensification in the coming months

Tamil Nadu faces uncertainty over opening Mettur Dam on June 12 for kuruvai irrigation due to low storage and weak monsoon forecast. Current levels may irrigate only 2.5 lakh acres, prompting government aid plans and advice to shift toward pulses

India receives more than 70 pc of its annual rainfall during the monsoon months

Hyderabad experienced a welcome break from an intense heatwave as overnight showers, thunder and gusty winds brought monsoon-like conditions to the city. Moderate rainfall, recorded at several locations, provided much-needed relief to residents after weeks of scorching temperatures.

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The Met Department and Telangana Weatherman have forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad and several districts until August 17, with extremely heavy rainfall likely on August 15–16. The low-pressure system’s impact is now expected between August 12–16

Moderate overnight showers brought relief to Hyderabad and nearby Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts, with Gajularamaram recording 60.8 mm rainfall. The rain led to chilly, overcast conditions across the city early Tuesday morning.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Telangana, submerging villages, damaging infrastructure, and displacing thousands. Red alerts were issued for several districts as the government deployed NDRF teams and opened relief camps. Mulugu and Karimnagar bore the brunt of the devastation.

Despite sanctioning Rs 6,445 crore since December 2023, the Telangana Roads and Buildings Department has completed only five of 230 projects. Rural roads remain in poor condition as contractors hesitate to bid due to delays in payment and pending bills