Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert in These States, Possibility of Lightning Strikes in Many Areas; Weather Department Issues Warning
On August 2, Uttar Pradesh is on high alert for thunder and lightning accompanied by rain, posing risks of lightning strikes and gusty winds. Uttarakhand, on the other hand, faces the threat of heavy rainfall and landslides. With the monsoon showing its unpredictable side, citizens are advised to stay vigilant and heed the weather warnings to ensure their safety.
Aug 02, 2023, 07:08 AM IST
Heavy rains became a problem, these districts on high alert.
The whole of India is troubled by the onset of monsoon. Normal life has been thrown out of gear due to water-logging at many places due to heavy rains. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rains in 20 states including Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. watch video
Jul 07, 2023, 16:00 PM IST
The fire at the Cuban Oil storage facility is yet to be completely controlled
The fire at the Cuban Oil storage facility is yet to be completely controlled. Experts from Mexico and Venezuela have also been called in to control the fire. Currently, Cuba is heading towards a power crisis
Aug 10, 2022, 12:42 PM IST
Lightning strike kills 2 in Gujarat; heavy rainfall likely in isolated areas
Two people were killed in a lightning strike when they were returning after completing a job under the MGNREGA scheme in Gujarat's Moti Jagdhar village.
Jun 19, 2022, 17:47 PM IST
Lightning strikes Chhattisgarh; 3 dead, 9 injured
Three persons, including a minor girl, were killed and nine injured in a lightning strike in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on Sunday, PTI reported.
May 29, 2022, 21:30 PM IST
Calamities kill: 71 dead in lightning strikes, flash floods across several states
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir, and yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh for Tuesday with warning of heavy rains.
Aug 12, 2021, 21:39 PM IST
17 people die as lightning strikes wedding party in Bangladesh
Fourteen people were injured and taken to hospital, Fire Service official Meherul Islam said. The bridegroom was among those hurt.
Aug 04, 2021, 20:39 PM IST
Lightning strike kills 56 in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Prayagraj alone reports 14 deaths
Over three dozen people lost their life after they got struct by lightning in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. The deaths were reported in a single day. PM Narendra Modi has expressed his anguish at the deaths and announced a relief for the kin of the victims.
Jul 12, 2021, 16:01 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of those killed in lightning strikes
PM Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to lightning strikes from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
Jul 12, 2021, 13:01 PM IST
Lightning strikes Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan, kills over 18 including seven kids
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragedies and announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin.
Jul 12, 2021, 06:37 AM IST
Lightning kills 26 in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi condoles death, approves ex-gratia
11 people lost their lives in Hooghly, nine in Murshidabad, two each in Bankura, East Midnapore and West Midnapore.
Jun 08, 2021, 07:55 AM IST
Thunderstorms, rainfall in several parts of India in next 4-5 days, says IMD
The IMD said isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over the south and ghat areas of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahe, coastal and southern interior Karnataka during April 14-16. Another cyclonic circulation lies over southwest Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring areas.
Apr 12, 2021, 21:48 PM IST
Lightning kills 28 in Bihar, UP as northern India experiences sultry weather
In Bihar, 15 people died in six districts after being struck by lightning.
Sep 15, 2020, 22:28 PM IST
Lightning kills three in UP's Raebareli, CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin
Three other persons were also injured in the lightning strike and are undergoing treatment, the officials said.
Aug 23, 2020, 22:03 PM IST
Lightning strikes Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri; wall collapses, transformer damaged
With the transformer getting damaged in the lightning strike, the power supply in the area was subsequently hit.
Jul 21, 2020, 13:56 PM IST
Lightning kills eight people across five districts in Bihar
More than 150 people in Bihar have died due to lightning in the past 25 days.
Jul 19, 2020, 16:18 PM IST
Lightning, thunderstorms kill 7 in Gujarat, 11 in Bihar
In the past few days, as many as 103 people have so far died in Bihar due to lightning and thunderstorms.
Jun 30, 2020, 21:14 PM IST
Lightning strikes near plane at New Zealand airport, pic goes viral
A pic showing two bolts of lightning striking a passenger plane on the runway at New Zealand’s Christchurch International Airport on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.
Nov 21, 2019, 22:53 PM IST
17 killed by lightning in Bihar, flood-like situation in several parts of state
The Central Water Commission (CWC) on Wednesday issued a flood alert for all the districts in Bihar along the course of Ganga from Buxar to Bhagalpur and said that the situation along the course of the rivers should be monitored closely.
Sep 18, 2019, 08:51 AM IST
Lightning claims over 70 lives in 24 hours in Bihar, Jharkhand, UP
The death toll is likely to go up, added officials.
Jul 25, 2019, 09:43 AM IST
