Monsoon Updates: Cloudy sky, light rain likely in Delhi

By Anuj Cariappa

| Updated: Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 12:58 [IST]

New Delhi, Aug 03: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain over parts of central and northwest India for the next 3-4 days. Isolated extremely heavy rain (over 20cm) is also likely over west Madhya Pradesh on August 3. Widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is very likely to continue over East Rajasthan till August 6.

Monsoon Updates: Heavy rain to continue over central, NW India till Aug 6

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9:39 PM, 3 Aug

In the first incident on Monday night, two children drowned in a drain after their car was swept away in strong water currents in Sawaimadhopur district.

9:21 PM, 3 Aug

Three children died after two vehicles were swept away in strong water currents following rains in Rajasthan's Sawaimadhopur and Tonk, police said on Tuesday.

8:44 PM, 3 Aug

At least 14 people died due to wall collapse or electrocution and nearly 2.5 lakh got displaced in six districts of West Bengal, where water released from the Damodar Valley Corporation dams (DVC) and heavy rain late last week have inundated streets and hamlets.

8:37 PM, 3 Aug

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to conduct an aerial survey of two of the six flood-affected districts of the state on Wednesday to take stock of the situation, a source in the state secretariat said.

8:17 PM, 3 Aug

A stretch of Gangotri national highway caved in on Tuesday following a landslide triggered by heavy rains disrupting vehicular traffic along the route.

7:36 PM, 3 Aug

Heavy rains left roads submerged with water entering shops and houses in several parts of Tonk, Rajasthan.

7:09 PM, 3 Aug

The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi will carry out complete overhaul of major city roads after the monsoon season gets over, officials said on Tuesday.

6:28 PM, 3 Aug

Shahabad block received 246 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 7 am on Tuesday and a further 60 mm of rain was recorded till 11 am, inundating several colonies in the low-lying areas, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Rahul Malhotra said.

5:52 PM, 3 Aug

A flood-like situation was seen in the district's worst-hit Shahabad and Kishanganj blocks.

5:14 PM, 3 Aug

Residential areas were inundated, houses collapsed and hundreds of people were evacuated from several villages in low-lying areas in Rajasthan's Baran as heavy rains lashed the district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.

4:48 PM, 3 Aug

Chouhan said rescue operations by Air Force will commence once weather improves.

4:27 PM, 3 Aug

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tuesday said around 1,171 villages in Shivpuri, Sheopur, Datia, Gwalior, Bhind and Rewa areas have been affected due to heavy rain and floods.

4:05 PM, 3 Aug

Incessant rains have disrupted the traffic on the Guna-Gwalior rail section. Railway engineers are conducting restoration work: Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Division, West Central Railway.

4:01 PM, 3 Aug

Rajasthan: Dholpur admin vacates Jhiri village after rise in level of river Chambal. "Water level is 8 metres above danger mark and is expected to rise more. 2 gates of Parvati dam are open, more will be open if needed. Admin taking measure and vacating village," says Executive Engineer

4:00 PM, 3 Aug

"A total of 1,171 villages were affected in the Gwalior-Chambal region due to excessive rainfall, especially Shivpuri and Sheopur, where an unprecedented 800 mm rainfall resulted in flooding," Chouhan said.

2:38 PM, 3 Aug

MP CM speaks to PM Modi

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a detailed discussion over telephone, with PM Narendra Modi over the situation of flood in parts of the state. The CM also informed the PM about the ongoing rescue operations. PM assured him of all possible help.

1:59 PM, 3 Aug

As per available information, there are presently about 22,691 active orgs registered under The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which have received/ are receiving foreign funds from abroad during the last three years: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Lok Sabha.

1:58 PM, 3 Aug

Further, its Registration Certificate was also cancelled for violation of provisions of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Lok Sabha.

1:57 PM, 3 Aug

14 dead, 2.5 lakh displaced as heavy rain, water discharged from dams flood Bengal

At least 14 people died due to wall collapse or electrocution and nearly 2.5 lakh got displaced in six districts of West Bengal, where discharge of water from Damodar Valley Corporation dams, followed by heavy rain, has inundated streets and homes

1:32 PM, 3 Aug

1,600 people rescued in MP

DRF and SDRF teams have rescued 1,600 people till date, along with 11 by Air Force. 70 SDRF teams are engaged in rescue operations. We have requested for more teams. 200 villages have been surrounded. Our ministers are in contact. I want to reassure people stuck in floods: MP CM

1:32 PM, 3 Aug

Due to heavy rain and floods, around 1,171 villages in Shivpuri, Sheopur, Datia, Gwalior, Bhind and Rewa areas have been affected. 800 mm of downpour received in 2 days. Rescue operations by Air Force will commence once weather gets better: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

12:57 PM, 3 Aug

Light rain likely today in Delhi

Delhi is likely to see cloudy sky with light rain on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast.

11:52 AM, 3 Aug

Water level of Ganga River rises

Bihar: Water level of Ganga River rises above danger level in Patna due to heavy rain. Several Ghats submerged. "There is fear that the rising level of Ganga and other rivers might pose a threat to Patna. It will be very difficult to control the situation," says a local.

11:37 AM, 3 Aug

Around 625 people are trapped. 1 person died in Morena after being struck by lightning, along with 2 others in Shivpuri and 1 in Bhind. Shivpuri, Sheopur, Newari, Guna & Ashoknagar are expected to receive heavy rain for next 24 hours: Narottam Mishra

11:17 AM, 3 Aug

Flood situation in MP

Due to heavy rain & floods, the situation in Gwalior, Chambal, Shivpuri and Sheopur areas is serious. 5 helicopters were deployed y'day that are unable to fly due to bad weather. Officials are present on site & are analysing situation: MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra

10:39 AM, 3 Aug

Isolated heavy falls are also in the forecast over Haryana during the next three days, and Himachal Pradesh during August 4-5.

10:36 AM, 3 Aug

The current spell of scattered to fairly widespread rainfall activity will continue over the remaining parts of North India, with isolated heavy falls very likely over Uttarakhand and West Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

10:10 AM, 3 Aug

At least seven people have died and nearly 2.5 lakh have been displaced from their homes in six flood-hit districts of West Bengal.

10:09 AM, 3 Aug

In August, rain is expected to be “normal to below normal over parts of northwest and central India”.

10:09 AM, 3 Aug

Rainfall during the second half of the June-September monsoon season is expected to be on the higher side of normal.

10:09 AM, 3 Aug

Rainfall during the second half of the June-September monsoon season is expected to be on the higher side of normal.

10:09 AM, 3 Aug

In August, rain is expected to be “normal to below normal over parts of northwest and central India”.

10:10 AM, 3 Aug

At least seven people have died and nearly 2.5 lakh have been displaced from their homes in six flood-hit districts of West Bengal.

10:36 AM, 3 Aug

10:39 AM, 3 Aug

Isolated heavy falls are also in the forecast over Haryana during the next three days, and Himachal Pradesh during August 4-5.

11:17 AM, 3 Aug

Flood situation in MP

11:37 AM, 3 Aug

11:52 AM, 3 Aug

Water level of Ganga River rises

12:57 PM, 3 Aug

Light rain likely today in Delhi

Delhi is likely to see cloudy sky with light rain on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast.

1:32 PM, 3 Aug

1,600 people rescued in MP

1:57 PM, 3 Aug

14 dead, 2.5 lakh displaced as heavy rain, water discharged from dams flood Bengal

1:58 PM, 3 Aug

Further, its Registration Certificate was also cancelled for violation of provisions of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Lok Sabha.

1:59 PM, 3 Aug

2:38 PM, 3 Aug

MP CM speaks to PM Modi

4:00 PM, 3 Aug

4:01 PM, 3 Aug

4:05 PM, 3 Aug

Incessant rains have disrupted the traffic on the Guna-Gwalior rail section. Railway engineers are conducting restoration work: Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Division, West Central Railway.

4:27 PM, 3 Aug

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tuesday said around 1,171 villages in Shivpuri, Sheopur, Datia, Gwalior, Bhind and Rewa areas have been affected due to heavy rain and floods.

4:48 PM, 3 Aug

Chouhan said rescue operations by Air Force will commence once weather improves.

5:14 PM, 3 Aug

5:52 PM, 3 Aug

A flood-like situation was seen in the district's worst-hit Shahabad and Kishanganj blocks.

6:28 PM, 3 Aug

7:09 PM, 3 Aug

The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi will carry out complete overhaul of major city roads after the monsoon season gets over, officials said on Tuesday.

7:36 PM, 3 Aug

Heavy rains left roads submerged with water entering shops and houses in several parts of Tonk, Rajasthan.

8:17 PM, 3 Aug

A stretch of Gangotri national highway caved in on Tuesday following a landslide triggered by heavy rains disrupting vehicular traffic along the route.

8:37 PM, 3 Aug

8:44 PM, 3 Aug

9:21 PM, 3 Aug

Three children died after two vehicles were swept away in strong water currents following rains in Rajasthan's Sawaimadhopur and Tonk, police said on Tuesday.

9:39 PM, 3 Aug

In the first incident on Monday night, two children drowned in a drain after their car was swept away in strong water currents in Sawaimadhopur district.