Hyderabad: There is a certain chill in the air. The intermittent rains in the last few weeks coupled with contaminated drinking water has made life miserable for literally thousands of Hyderabadis. A staggering 19,891 cases of viral infections were treated at the Fever Hospital in August alone. These were all out-patient cases. In the same month, 10,268 patients were admitted " needless to say a majority of them were in...
03:36 PM, Sep 11, 2012
It's been raining incessantly in Visakhapatnam for the last few days due to active monsoon activity. ...
09:22 AM, Sep 08, 2012
Bokaro: Bokaro in Jharkhand is submerged under three feet of water after incessant rainfall for the past few days. The Meteorology Department has predicted more rains in the coming days. The district administration says it is prepared for any emergency. ...
09:22 AM, Sep 07, 2012
India and New Zealand are slated to play their first T20 on Saturday in Visakhapatnam. ...
03:05 PM, Sep 06, 2012
Rains continue to throw normal life out of gear in many parts of Rajasthan on Thursday. ...
01:12 PM, Sep 06, 2012
The Washington Post and the writer of the story have categorically denied any question of an apology for criticising Manmohan Singh. ...
11:46 PM, Sep 05, 2012
Chennai: Heavy showers in the city and surrounding areas over the last two - three days have increased the water levels in the lakes and reservoirs that provide drinking water to Chennai. The city gets its water supply from reservoirs and lakes at Poondi, Sholavaram, Chembarambakkam and Senkundram. Compared to the same period last year, the water level in each of the reservoirs is half of what it was. Last...
02:00 PM, Sep 05, 2012
Ajmer: The rain situation seems to be getting worse in Rajasthan, nine people have died in rain related accidents in the state over the past 24 hours. Five deaths have taken place in Ajmer alone. The low-lying areas of Ajmer and Alwar are facing a flood-like situation. Heavy rainfall has caused the water level in the Anasagar lake to cross the danger mark for the first time in 15 years....
11:14 AM, Sep 05, 2012
Mumbai: Heavy rains in Mumbai have washed away the tall claims of civic agencies. Almost Rs 80 crore have been spent on de-silting and repairing potholes, but Mumbaikars say that is money washed down the drain, quite literally. The exasperated Mumbaikars are asking why crores of rupees of their tax money is literally washed down the drain, as the monsoon mayhem left road and train tracks waterlogged, and thousands stranded...
08:10 PM, Sep 04, 2012
Hyderabad: The incessant rainfall threw traffic out of gear in the city on Monday as at least 30 points in several important junctions were inundated with overflowing drain water. According to the Met department, 31. 4 mm rainfall was recorded till late evening. Officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) confirmed that at least 17 trees were uprooted at different locations. Major water logging was reported at Panjagutta, SR...
02:33 PM, Sep 04, 2012
Mumbai: The Maximum City came to a halt on Monday evening as the torrential rains exposed the Brihan Mumbai Corporation's claims and the Mayor's challenge that the agencies were prepared for tackling Monsoon 2012. The BMC had spent over Rs 50 crore this year alone on desilting of drains and over Rs 26 crore on fixing potholes. The BMC and the railways passed the buck to each other and did...
01:30 PM, Sep 04, 2012
New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad and other parts of Andhra Pradesh in the 24 hours disrupting normal life on Tuesday. Hyderabad recorded almost 32 mm of rain on Monday night. Several coastal districts and some parts of the Telangana region have received heavy rainfall as well. The state Meteorological Department said moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the next 48 hours in the state. South Central Railways has...
11:57 AM, Sep 04, 2012
Mumbai: Even though water has receded from most places in Mumbai, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall on Tuesday as well. The rains on Monday left many areas in the city waterlogged, one dead and four injured in its wake. Parts of Dadar Hind Mata and many roads were waterlogged. Low-lying areas across the city were flooded. The municipal corporation had to press 110 water pumps into service to...
11:10 AM, Sep 04, 2012
Thane/ Mumbai: Incessant rains for the second day in a row wreaked havoc in Thane district, cutting off several low lying areas, leaving thousands of people marooned. According to district authorities, parts of many areas like Bhiwandi, Kopri, Naupada, Bhayander, Dahanu and Kalyan were completely inundated owing to continous downpour during the last 48 hours. About 10,000 people were marooned by flood waters in these areas and are being shifted...
10:47 AM, Sep 04, 2012
Jaipur: Even though the Meteorology Department predicted mild to moderate showers for Jaipur, the city received heavy rains during peak traffic hours on Monday. Within minutes, roads were waterlogged and cars stranded. Parts of eastern Rajasthan also received heavy rainfall. Ajmer Sharif is battling a flood-like situation. The city received 92 millimetres of rainfall. Many areas were filled with two-four feet of water. The Ajmer Sharif Dargah wasn't spared either....
08:26 AM, Sep 04, 2012
Mumbai: After receiving heavy rainfall on Monday, Mumbai had some brief respite for a while. For now, water has receded in most places. The trains and flights are on time. However, the Meteorology Department has predicted heavy rainfall on Tuesday as well. The rains on Monday left many areas in the city waterlogged, one dead and four injured in its wake. Parts of Dadar Hind Mata and many roads were...
07:45 AM, Sep 04, 2012
With monsoon remaining active over the region, Maharashtra on Monday received heavy rains. While trains on the harbour, central and western lines were running late, no trains were cancelled. ...
10:53 PM, Sep 03, 2012
Chennai: After a hot and humid afternoon, the skies opened up to provide some relief to residents of the city on Sunday evening. Intermittent spells of rain were witnessed at various parts over the past week. The rains that started around 4.30 pm continued late into the night. Evening plans were cancelled, as families preferred to stay indoors rather than brave the waterlogged roads and heavy traffic that usually accompanied...
02:51 PM, Sep 03, 2012
Chennai: Though a deadline of three months has been set for all integrated road development work taking place in the newly expanded areas of the city, Corporation officials say only the basic work can be completed before the monsoon. The final re-laying of the road with the bitumen mix can be done only after the monsoon ends, the officials told City Express. However, officials have been asked to expedite the...
02:04 PM, Aug 29, 2012
Mumbai: With heavy showers bringing respite to heat-stricken Mumbaikars, the Meteorological department is expecting the pleasing weather to continue. According to Met department officials, the presence of an offshore trough in the west coast brought in heavy showers to city yesterday, and with the trough getting stronger, the city can expect showers for the next 24 hours. Confirming the same, V K Rajeev, director Indian Meterological Department (IMD), said, The...
05:24 PM, Aug 28, 2012
