The India Meteorological Department has issued rain and thunderstorm warnings across Telangana, with the strongest alert covering five districts on Thursday, September 24. Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu and Bhadradri Kothagudem, according to the IMD’s district forecast. The warning is stronger than the orange alert described in the initial report. The I

UPI MDR comes into effect from October 15 The government will introduce a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI merchant payments from October 15, 2026. Under the new framework, eligible person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will attract an MDR of up to 0.40 per cent. PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam said the framework creates

Heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging across Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region on Monday morning, slowing traffic on key roads and disrupting travel to Indira Gandhi International Airport. At the time of the report, flight-tracking data showed 18 cancellations and 166 delays at Delhi airport. The figures may change as airlines update their operating schedules. Delhi Heavy Rain Waterlogging Disrupts Major Roads A fresh spell of mo

Hyderabad, Telangana — IMD has forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rainfall in several Telangana districts, with a yellow alert issued for parts of the state. Telangana Heavy Rain Alert: IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms Telangana is likely to see a wet spell, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rainfall in several districts. A yellow alert

India’s southwest monsoon is facing another difficult phase as dry northwesterly winds flowing across Pakistan and northwest India begin suppressing rainfall over large parts of the country. The changing atmospheric pattern could deepen the seasonal rain deficit and limit the chances of a broad monsoon recovery. India’s cumulative rainfall since the monsoon began remains around 13% below normal, reflecting the highly uneven distribution of rain this season. While eastern and som

New Delhi, India — IMD has issued district-level rain warnings for Delhi, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning expected in several areas as the monsoon turns active again. Delhi Rain Alert Brings Heavy Showers Across Several Districts Delhi-NCR is bracing for another spell of monsoon rain as the India Meteorological Department issued district-level warnings for parts of the national capital on Thursday, August 13. The nowcast indicated

Parliament has cleared an amendment allowing the Centre to reshape the zero-MDR framework for UPI and other notified digital payments. No new UPI charge has taken effect yet, while the government says customers will not directly bear MDR charges. India has moved closer to potentially introducing Merchant Discount Rate charges on some UPI merchant transactions after Parliament cleared changes to the law governing digital payment charges. The Taxation a

Kerala’s rain crisis deepened on August 4, 2026, as the death toll reached 25, thousands entered relief camps and high-level weather alerts remained in force. Kerala Rains 2026 Death Toll Reaches 25 Heavy rain across Kerala since August 1 has claimed 25 lives, while four people remain missing and 10 have been injured. Floods, landslides, overflowing rivers and severe wat

Heavy rain and flooding across Kerala have reportedly claimed 15 lives, while seven people remain missing. With more rainfall, strong winds and rough seas forecast, rescue teams are continuing relief operations as over 11,000 displaced residents shelter in camps. Rain-Related Death Toll Rises Across Kerala Kerala continues to face severe disruption from persistent monsoon rain, flooding and related

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Brace for Week of Rain Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Telangana are expected to experience continued monsoon rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. IMD has issued district-level warnings, with isolated heavy rain forecast in several areas.   Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Brace for Week of Rain The Andhra Pr

Mumbai On Red Alert As Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Expected Across MMR Mumbai remained on red alert on Monday, July 6, 2026, after the India Meteorological Department warned of intense rain spells and strong winds across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The alert covers Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, where heavy rain is expected to continue through the day. The latest warning comes as the southwest monsoon has strengthened over the Arab

Mumbai Rain Alert: IMD Issues Red Alert For Mumbai, Thane As Heavy Showers Hit Maharashtra Mumbai and neighbouring districts saw heavy rain on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department issued fresh warnings for heavy showers across parts of Maharashtra. Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar were placed under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, while nearby regions were warned of heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty

Delhi records warmest morning in two years Delhi continued to reel under intense heat and humidity as the delayed arrival of the southwest monsoon pushed the capital into unusually uncomfortable weather conditions. The city recorded its warmest morning in two years, with the minimum temperature settling at 31.1 degrees Celsius, well above the seasonal average. The high nighttime temperature added to the discomfort, leaving

Delhi NCR Rain Alert June 25: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds Delhi-NCR is likely to witness another spell of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several parts of the national capital region. The weather alert comes after days of humid and unsettled conditions

Delhi-NCR Dust Storm Triggers IMD Red Alert, Light Rain To Follow New Delhi, June 23, 2026: A severe dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, bringing strong winds, low visibility, and a sudden change in weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for parts of the region, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and light rain. The weathe