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Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand directed power utilities to remain vigilant after the IMD issued a red alert for heavy rainfall. He ordered rapid response teams, stocked equipment, and safety measures, especially near Ganesh festival marquees, to ensure uninterrupted supply and public safety

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has urged immediate activation of Kaleshwaram project pumps to fill key reservoirs amid scant rainfall. He warned that delays could worsen the irrigation crisis for farmers and called on the Congress government to prioritise water management.

Due to heavy rainfall increasing inflows, Himayat Sagar Reservoir raised three floodgates by three feet at 8 pm, releasing 3,000 cusecs of water into the Musi River to manage reservoir levels

Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several parts of Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts, disrupting life temporarily. Farmers welcomed the rains, saying it would aid in germination of paddy, cotton and jowar crops sown recently.

In 2023 monsoon season, India recorded 820 mm of rainfall, which was 94.4 per cent of the long-period average of 868.6 mm

IMD says Uttarakhand is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from September 12 to 14, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas

Waterlogging reported in several parts of the city, causing disruptions to traffic and daily activities; officials caution residents to take necessary precautions

Meteorologists forecast overcast skies and swift-moving showers for the city, bringing a cool and breezy atmosphere. The rain is expected to continue with scattered showers throughout the afternoon and into the night, providing relief from the recent humidity.

According to IMD data, the rainfall in July was unevenly distributed, both spatially and temporally

"Mainly from mid-August, excess rains are predicted," said weatherman Balaji Tarini. Light rains or drizzles are forecast for the first week of August, but substantial rains are expected as the month progresses.

Farmers relying on the minor irrigation sources are fearing a trying time unless the deficit is compensated at least during the first half of August.

Telangana has so far received excess rainfall of 438.6 mm against the normal of 344.6 mm

Intense rain briefly disrupts local train services during the rush hour between Kalyan and Thakurli stations

IMD predicts heavy rainfall, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers at isolated places in Nagpur and other districts of Vidarbha region

While light rains are expected throughout the day, a brief intense downpour is anticipated in the evening

Connectivity between Karji and Bheempur in Bheemini mandal was snapped when a culvert caved in due to downpours

Mahadevpur in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district receives a record 207 mm of rainfall, the highest in Telangana State for this year

Thirteen mandals of the total 19 received normal rainfall, while five mandals witnessed excess rainfall by 20 to 36 per cent

According to the IMD, an orange alert is issued to isolated places in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts, indicating the likelihood of significant rainfall and urging residents to stay vigilant.