Storms And Rain To Ease North India Heat

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

North India State News

After several days of rising temperatures across northern India, weather authorities have forecast thunderstorms, rain and hailstorms that could bring temporary relief from the early March heat. The expected change in weather is linked to an approaching western disturbance that may trigger

South India State News

Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Bay System Nears

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves closer to the coast. The India Meteorological Department has warned that rain activity is likely to intensify over the next two days, raising concerns of waterlogging and local disruptions. An orange alert has […]

South India State News

Chennai-Tiruvallur Schools Shut Amid Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

On December 3, all educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts have been closed owing to severe and persistent rainfall triggered by the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah. The district authorities — Chennai District Collector and Tiruvallur District Collector — declared the holiday as continuous downpours raised fears of waterlogging and disrupted transport. Why

National

Cyclone Senyar Brings Heavy Rain Alert To South India

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy-to-very-heavy rain alerts across multiple South Indian states as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal intensifies and is likely to develop into Cyclone Senyar. The alert covers Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh (including Rayalaseema and Yanam), the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Expected

Cricket Sports

India vs Australia First T20 Abandoned Due to Rain

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

The first match of the five-game T20 series between India cricket team and Australia cricket team at the Manuka Oval in Canberra was abandoned after just 9.4 overs of play owing to persistent rainfall. The match, originally reduced to 18 overs per side due to the city’s floodlight curfew, ended before Australia could bat. Play […]

North India State News

Delhi May See Artificial Rain After Cloud-Seeding Trial

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Delhi government has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial to explore the possibility of artificial rain as a way to combat rising air pollution. The experiment was led by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) under a project that includes five trial runs with an allocated budget of ₹3.21 crore. The trial window […]

South India State News

Heavy Rain: 41 Trees Down, South-West Bengaluru Worst Hit

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Thursday caused widespread disruption, especially in the southern and western zones of the city. According to city authorities, 41 trees fell, and many more branches collapsed between 6 am and 6 pm. More than 100 complaints were logged during this period. Areas Most Affected Bengaluru South, including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, […]

North India State News

Dehradun Cloudburst Kills Four, Two Missing

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A severe cloudburst struck Dehradun, Uttarakhand, late Monday night, washing away cars, shops, and damaging infrastructure. Four people died in the flash floods, and two others are missing. Rescue operations are underway. Areas and Damage The cloudburst hit several parts of Dehradun, including Sahastradhara, where the Tamsa river swelled and rivers and streams overflowed.

North India State News

Monsoon Death Toll in Himachal Climbs to 179

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The monsoon season has continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to 179 since June 20. Of these, 101 deaths have been linked directly to rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts. An additional 78 people lost their lives in road accidents that occurred under extreme weather conditions. […]

International

Northern China Floods Kill at Least 60 People

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Severe rainfall in northern China has claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the past week. The worst-hit areas include the outskirts of Beijing and parts of Hebei province. Among the dead were 31 elderly residents at a care home in Taishitun town in Miyun district, where authorities admitted evacuation plans failed to […]