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Record-Breaking Monsoon in Jharkhand Claims 458 Lives as Climate Change Intensifies Rainfall Patterns
Oct 09, 2025 02:40 pm CST
Jharkhand experienced its most severe monsoon in a decade, recording 1,199.5mm of rainfall that claimed 458 lives through lightning strikes, drowning, and other disasters. The unprecedented deluge destroyed hundreds of homes, damaged thousands more, and devastated over 2,390 hectares of farmland, with meteorologists attributing the extreme weather to climate change and unusual Bay of Bengal activity.
Rain, Thunderstorms Predicted In Kolkata In Run Up To Durga Puja
Sep 25, 2025 12:49 am CST
Kolkata, which received over 250 mm of rain on Tuesday leading to severe waterlogging, is likely to receive light to moderate showers with thunderstorms in the run up to Durga Puja, the IMD said on Wednesday.
Climate Change, Strong Winds? What's Behind Rain Fury In Dehradun
Sep 16, 2025 03:33 pm CST
Dehradun saw heavy damage after rain triggered flash floods, inundating streets.