The declaration follows Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's recent visit to several drought-affected areas.
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Nearly 3 In 4 Maharashtra Talukas Declared Drought-Hit; Relief Announced For Farmers, Students
How Chhattisgarh Rains Triggered Flooding In Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli; 525 Evacuated OvernightHeavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh triggered flood-like conditions in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, forcing authorities to evacuate 525 residents. Rising waters submerged a bridge in Bhamragad, while the Indravati River crossed the danger mark.
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain To Lash Uttarakhand, UP; Delhi To Get Showers On SaturdayThe IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for parts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Pithoragarh and Nainital, warning that rainfall would continue in the state until September 28 and raise the risk of waterlogging and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Rainfall To Intensify Across UP; Extremely Heavy Downpours Likely In Places, Flash Flood Risk FlaggedUttar Pradesh faces heavy to very heavy rainfall with red alerts in several districts till September 27, prompting school closures and special vigilance by authorities.
Scientists Explain Method Behind Projection Of 15,800 Extra Heat Deaths In IndiaA University of Chicago report forecasts about 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India due to a super El Nino, using seasonal temperature forecasts and temperature-mortality data.
Deep Depression Live Tracker: Check Landfall Date, Time And Other Key Details As Odisha Braces For Heavy RainA deep depression is nearing the Odisha-Andhra coast. Check its latest location, expected landfall date and time, rainfall forecast and alerts.
Deep Depression To Hit Odisha-Andhra Coasts; IMD Issues Red, Orange Alerts For These DistrictsThe weather system, which intensified into a deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, has been moving steadily at approximately 7 km/h.
Mumbai Water Levels: Seven Lakes At 98% Capacity, IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms With Lightning On September 22Mumbai's seven lakes are at 98.11% of their useful capacity, with three reservoirs at full live storage as the IMD forecasts light rain this week.
Mumbai Rains Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Heavy Rains, Check Forecast For This WeekIMD forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Maharashtra. Yellow alerts are in place for several districts, with heavy rain expected in Konkan, western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha through September 26.
Bengaluru Traffic Update: City Witnesses Waterlogging On Several Roads After Heavy DownpourHeavy overnight rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Bengaluru, slowing movement near Thubarahalli, Varthur Kodi and BGS Flyover, while temperatures fell to 20.4°C after 15.9 mm of rain.
School Holiday Today: All Schools In This Odisha District To Remain Shut Amid Heavy Rain ForecastAll schools and Anganwadi centres in Odisha's Khordha district will close from September 22 to 24 due to expected heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from a deep depression.
Gujarat Weather: Extremely Heavy Rain Warning For 3 Districts; Ahmedabad, 10 Others On AlertGujarat faces heavy rain as the IMD warns of extremely heavy falls in Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi. Ahmedabad and several other districts are also on alert, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected.