After the successful trial run and subsequent operationalisation of the Cell Broadcast system, a mobile-based disaster warning system introduced by the Union Government, the Centre has suspended Cell Broadcast Services from June 12 without citing any specific reasons.
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An order issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on June 12 stated that, due to certain issues flagged by the competent authorities, the Cell Broadcast Service is being kept on hold until further instructions.
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Delhi has been placed under a red alert for Friday (June 12, 2026) night as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of moderate thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, across the city.
Heavy rains that lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Friday evening and continued through the night disrupted flight operations at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), leading to the diversion of nine flights, including an IndiGo flight from Delhi carrying Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
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An active southwest monsoon over sub-Himalayan West Bengal will bring heavy rain to the region over the next one week, the IMD said today.
Thunderstorms are likely over the southern districts of the State, where the monsoon has also advanced, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
In Kolkata, the weather is set to be cooler, making life a bit easier for the people of the metropolis after high temperatures during the day, coupled with high humidity, made life miserable.
While downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar for the next one week, very heavy rainfall may occur in isolated places on June 16 and 17, 2026, the IMD said.
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Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has placed pumps and backup generators at underpasses prone to waterlogging and readied emergency response teams as part of its southwest monsoon preparations.
The public can report monsoon-related grievances through the Corporation’s WhatsApp helpline number, 81900 00200. Complaints can also be lodged through the zonal control room numbers: North Zone – 89259 75980, West Zone – 89259 75981, Central Zone – 89259 75982, South Zone – 90430 66114 and East Zone – 89258 40945.
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A 44-year-old man and his 16-year-old daughter were electrocuted in Secunderabad in the early today after they stepped out of their home to move their car away from a tree that had fallen during heavy rain.
According to police, a tree collapsed in front of the family’s house amid heavy rain. Sandeep, his wife Swetha and their daughter came out of the house to move their car away from the fallen tree.
While doing so, Swetha noticed an electric wire hanging on the road and attempted to move it away from the vehicle. She received an electric shock and fell to the ground. As Sandeep got out of the car to help, another live wire fell on Ritika, electrocuting her.
- The Hindu Bureau
Why are certain regions of the country experiencing higher rainfall than normal? How is the triple dip El Nina effect contributing to this change? Do these changes affect the sowing of the summer crop?
Although we often think of the monsoon in terms of Kerala’s coastal weather, its arrival affects the whole country’s economy, agriculture, and water supply.
Kerala monsoon onset on June 4, 2026: As heavy rains trigger IMD alerts, the Kerala monsoon onset is proven vital for India's agriculture and economy.
After the successful trial run and subsequent operationalisation of the Cell Broadcast system, a mobile-based disaster warning system introduced by the Union Government, the Centre has suspended Cell Broadcast Services from June 12 without citing any specific reasons.
An order issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on June 12 stated that, due to certain issues flagged by the competent authorities, the Cell Broadcast Service is being kept on hold until further instructions.
- The Hindu Bureau
Isolated heavy rainfall is likely to continue over a few districts in Kerala over the weekend, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) update on the southwest monsoon rainfall indicated yesterday.
Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod are on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall today. Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur are on yellow alert tomorrow. All other districts can expect light to moderate rainfall on the two days.
An upper air cyclonic circulation over north coastal Tamil Nadu is expected to bring heavy rains to several districts in the State.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds reaching speed upto 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places over Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Kanyakumari and ghat areas of Tirunelveli districts.
Accordingly, the maximum temperature is expected to drop by two degree celsius in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal areas.
- PTI
The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, three days past its normal date and four days behind the India Meteorological Department’s own forecast. This is the first time since 2015 that the agency has misjudged the onset beyond its margin of error. A late arrival, in itself, is no calamity. The date on which the rains touch the Kerala coast has little statistical bearing on how much falls over the four months that follow. Read more
It was a sunny morning in the national capital today and the minimum temperature settled at 21.4 degrees Celsius, 6.6 notches below the season’s average, officials said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds today and Tomorrow. The maximum temperature today is expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius.
Humidity levels stood at 77% at 8.30 a.m.
Rain and thunderstorm activity brought temperatures down sharply across Delhi on June 12, making it the coolest day of June so far, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds through today.
The maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the city’s base station, settled at 34.6 degrees Celsius, 5.3 degrees Celsius below normal and 4.1 degrees Celsius lower than the previous day. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.8 degrees Celsius, 5.2 degrees Celsius below normal and 7.2 degrees Celsius lower than a day earlier.
Delhi has been placed under a red alert for last night as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of moderate thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, across the city.
The weather office said that very light to light rain is likely at most places, while isolated areas may receive moderate rainfall.
A red alert signifies the need to take action and follow safety advisories issued by authorities.
Published - June 13, 2026 07:42 am IST
Monsoon / weather / rains / Live news / India
Source: The Hindu - India News
