• July 01, 2026 13:12
    Heavy rain disrupts life across Himachal

    Torrential rain lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including the towns of Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala, leading to many roads being closed, river waters rising and electricity being disrupted, officials said on Wednesday (July 1, 2026).

    Government and private schools that had closed because of the heat reopened but attendance was thin given the heavy rain.

    With the southwest monsoon arriving in the hill State, there was no respite in sight. The local meteorological office issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places from July 2-6, except for July 4.

    -PTI

  • July 01, 2026 12:25
    Why is the Indian Ocean Dipole in the news | Explained

    In the monsoon of 1997, the Central Pacific was running one of the fiercest fevers in its recorded history in the form of an El Niño so violent that, by every rule of thumb, India ought to have stared at one of its worst droughts. However, in the greatest of meteorological surprises, June-September monsoon rainfall ended up being surplus, about 2% above normal. The Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, observes that it has “happened only once ever.” The agent of that escape sat not in the Pacific but in India’s backyard sea and is called the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). 

    Why is the Indian Ocean Dipole in the news | Explained

    Explore the Indian Ocean Dipole's impact on India's monsoon amid a forecasted 'Super El Niño' and its historical significance.

  • July 01, 2026 11:38
    Mumbai rains cause major traffic jam on Western Express Highway

    A massive traffic snarl was seen at the Western Express Highway, Santacruz East, due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai.

  • July 01, 2026 10:59
    Orange alert in Mandi as dense clouds gather over town

    Amid the Orange Alert issued for July 2 and 3, dense clouds have gathered over Mandi town, indicating changing weather conditions. As of now, Beas River is flowing at its normal level, with no signs of flooding or an unusual rise in water levels till now.

  • July 01, 2026 10:38
    Orange alert issued for Mumbai, Thane and coastal Maharashtra; IMD warns of intense rain

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert valid for the next three hours from 10:15 a.m. IST on July 1, 2026, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions as adverse weather conditions are expected during the warning period.

  • July 01, 2026 10:35
    Waterlogging in Mumbai's Wadala

    Waterlogging was witnessed in the Wadala area of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall.

  • July 01, 2026 10:35
    Delhi likely to see moderate rain, cloudy sky

    Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.6℃ on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain during the day.

    The IMD also issued a yellow alert for strong surface winds during the afternoon and evening hours.

    The minimum temperature was 26℃ at Palam, 28℃ at Lodhi Road, 24.5℃ at the Ridge, and 27.4℃ at Ayanagar, all within 1 degree of the seasonal average, weather data showed.

    -PTI

Published - July 01, 2026 10:35 am IST

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