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May262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Early Monsoon Hits Kerala, Triggers Torrential Rains and Heatwaves Across India

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The Southwest Monsoon arrived early over Kerala on May 24, unsettling India’s seasonal weather balance with simultaneous floods and heatwaves across various regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that this early onset nearly a week ahead of the typical June 1 schedule will usher in prolonged rainfall along the western coast while much of northern India remains trapped in oppressive heat. Torrential Rain Forecast Along the Western Coast With the monsoon now active, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to drench Kerala, Karnataka, coastal Maharashtra, and Goa over the coming week. The IMD has warned of extremely heavy downpours in isolated areas, especially during the weekends. This surge in rainfall is attributed to a depression currently brewing over the Eas...

Deadly Threat Lingers as Rain Looms Over Los Angeles Wildfire Zones

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While firefighters continue to battle wildfires in the Los Angeles area, another danger is fast approaching. Rain expected over the weekend of January 25–26 may help extinguish the flames, but it also carries the risk of triggering deadly debris flows in the burned hillsides. These fast-moving torrents of water, ash, and debris can wreak havoc, destroying homes, infrastructure, and lives in minutes. The phenomenon is not new to California. In 2018, the hills above Montecito, scorched by the Thomas Fire, gave way during a storm, unleashing a devastating debris flow that killed 23 people and damaged over 400 homes. Similar events now threaten wildfire-affected areas near Los Angeles, where experts warn that the conditions for another disaster are already in place. When wildfires scorch...

Mumbai Rain Updates: Torrential Downpour Claims Four Lives Schools Shut Amid Flooding

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Heavy rains continued to batter Mumbai, leading to the tragic death of a 45-year-old woman who drowned in an overflowing nullah in suburban Andheri on Wednesday. In total, at least four people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents, as torrential downpours crippled India's financial capital, flooding roads and halting daily life. Some areas of Mumbai recorded as much as 275 mm (11 inches) of rain, causing severe waterlogging and major disruptions to road traffic and the local train services that millions of residents rely on. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane, signaling more heavy rainfall to come. Key Updates: Fatalities and Rainfall: At least four people have died from rain-related incidents, including a woma...