Tag: India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Yamuna River Floods Low-Lying Areas in Delhi; Thousands Evacuated, Relief Camps Established

In Yamuna Bazar, residents were evacuated after water entered homes, while villagers in Old Usmanpur and Old Garhi Mendu were also forced to move out with their cattle.

September 3, 2025

Yamuna River Swells to 207 Metres in Delhi, Authorities Urge Caution but Assure “No Flood Risk”

Delhi minister Parvesh Verma, who inspected the situation at the ITO barrage, assured that despite the rise, there is “no threat of flooding.”

September 3, 2025

Vaishno Devi Yatra Halted for Ninth Day as Heavy Rains Lash Jammu & Kashmir

Rescue and restoration teams remain on high alert, while the base camp at Katra appears deserted, with many devotees still waiting for the yatra’s resumption.

September 3, 2025

Punjab Flood Crisis: Schools and Colleges Closed Till September 7, Relief Efforts Intensified

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the directive on X, urging citizens to strictly follow local administration guidelines.

September 3, 2025

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Punjab, Assures Centre’s Support for Flood-Hit Families

In a post on X, Chouhan said he had discussed the situation with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian.

September 3, 2025

RLD Lawmakers to Contribute One Month’s Salary for Flood Relief, Announces Jayant Singh

The announcement comes as several states battle devastating floods triggered by incessant rainfall.

September 3, 2025

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Reviews Yamuna Water Level at ITO Barrage, Assures Citizens of Safety

"There is no need for the people of Delhi to panic. We guarantee that there will be no flood. Everyone is safe," Verma told.

September 3, 2025

Torrential Rains Trigger Flood-Like Situation in J&K; Rivers Overflow, Red Alerts Issued

In Rajouri, continuous downpours inundated low-lying areas, while in Doda’s Bhalesa and Bhaderwah, flooding was reported for the second straight day.

September 3, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Presses PM Modi for Special Relief Package Amid Flood Crisis

“I urge that an immediate announcement be made for a special relief package, especially for the farmers, and that relief and rescue operations be expedited,” Gandhi posted.

September 3, 2025

Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark in Delhi; Residents Evacuated from Low-Lying Areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall, forecasting a “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” for today, thunderstorms with rain tomorrow, and intermittent showers until September 8.

September 3, 2025