Skymet weather

Heavy rain likely over J & K, H.P, Uttarakhand; rain expected to subdue over Rajasthan

New Delhi, Wednesday, 15 Aug, Heavy rain at one or two places over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan is expected in the next twenty four hours, Heavy showers would continue over these places while rainfall would subdue over Rajasthan after the next twenty four hours.

Rainfall is expected to increase over Jammu & Kashmir as the monsoon trough is shifting northward. The monsoon trough is passing through Anupgarh in Rajasthan, Narnaul in Haryana, Hardoi and Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, Patna in Bihar to Shantiniketan & Kolkata in West Bengal and thence southeastwards to eastcentral Bay of Bengal. Monsoon trough is essentially a region of intensified monsoon winds.

 

Showers are likely to continue overPunjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan during the next twenty four hours, Light to moderate rain is expected over these regions. Rain is predicted to reduce over Rajasthan after next twenty four hours as the low pressure area over east Rajasthan and adjoining area has merged with the monsoon trough. However, rain would increase over east Uttar Pradesh and adjoiningBiharafter the next twenty four hours.

 

A low pressure area is likely to develop over the northwestBay of Bengalthat would lead to increase rainfall activity over coastal Orissa and Andhra Pradesh after the next twenty four to forty eight hours. They would also increase over centralIndiaover the next forty eight to seventy two hours.

 

The southwesterly winds are reaching up to eastIndiaand Gangetic West Bengal. They are picking up moisture from the Bay of Bengal to push them into the foothills of theHimalayas. Rain, heavy at one or two places over Assam and Meghalaya while moderate over the sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim is expected in the next twenty four hours

 

Along the west coast, the seasonal offshore trough is feeble. The trough is extending from Konkan to Kerala coast. Light intensity rain would continue over coastal areas of Konkan,Goaand Kerala. Rain at one or two places could be moderate to heavy over this region during the next twenty four hours.

 

In the south, Coastal north Tamil Nadu will receive light rain in the next twenty four hours as the moist southwesterly winds are penetrating from the west coast with a tilt and reaching up to north coastal Tamil Nadu.

Warm and humid weather likely in Delhi during the Independence Day celebrations

New Delhi, Tuesday, August 14,  The weather in New Delhi, the national capital is likely to be warm and humid during the independence day celebrations. In the morning, when flags would be hoisted, weather will be cool and comfortable but as the day progresses, an increase in temperature will make the day warm and humid. The humidity level will be around 88 percent, which suggests an uncomfortable afternoon for the people celebrating the Independence Day.

A few spells of passing rain/thundershowers would also occur during the day. Showers may happen occasionally in parts of the city. The maximum temperature can rise up to 33 degree Celsius while the minimum will be around 25-26 degree Celsius. The sky will partly cloudy to cloudy.

Rain would occur over Delhi and NCR as the low pressure area over east Rajasthan and adjoining northwest Madhya Pradesh is being fed the southwesterly moisture laden winds.

Last year, the national capital had witnessed much more pleasant weather when the maximum temperature was recorded at 29 degrees and the minimum at 25 degrees.

Monsoon rain to reach west Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch; heavy rain likely in Assam, AP

New Delhi, Tuesday,  August 14, West Rajasthan is finally looking to liberate itself from prevailing hot and dry weather as showers are expected during the next one or two days. The temperature would also dip a bit to become comfortable.

Showers will also lash Saurashtra and Kutch during this period while after receiving a fair amount of rainfall for the past couple of weeks, central India would receive subdued rainfall during the next twenty four hours. Heavy rain is also expected over Assam and Arunachal Pradesh during the next twenty four to forty eight hours.

Monsoon clouds are hovering over Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch as the low pressure area prevailing over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas of east Rajasthan has moved westward a bit and is now persists over east Rajasthan and adjoining areas of west Madhya Pradesh. Owing to this, light to moderate rain is expected over Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch. One or two places over these regions can also receive heavy showers during the next twenty four hours.

The low pressure area receiving moisture from the southwesterly winds would lead to rainfall activity over east Jammu and Kashmir and northwest plains. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will receive light showers during the next twenty four hours.

The low pressure area is also being fed by the adjacent western end of the monsoon trough which now runs from Bikaner, Allahabad, Patna, and Bhagalpur to Assam. Monsoon trough is essentially a region of intensified monsoon winds.

Light to moderate rain would take place at many places over east Uttar Pradesh adjoining Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh during the next twenty four hours while heavy rain is also expected at one or two places over Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The moisture laden southwesterly winds are now reaching up to east Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Bihar. They are also picking up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and then moving upward into the foothills of the Himalayas. The presence of the eastern end of the monsoon trough would also increase rainfall activity over these regions during the next twenty four to forty eight hours.

Along the west coast, rain activity is likely to subdue as the offshore trough extending from south Maharashtra coast to Kerala coast is weak. In the southern Peninsula, rains are expected over coastal and interior areas of north Tamil Nadu as the moisture laden southwesterly winds originating in the Arabian Sea are making a trough along the Tamil Nadu coast. Light rainfall activity is likely to continue in the next twenty four hours.

Tremor jolts Jammu & Kashmir

New Delhi, Tuesday, August 14, A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted residents in Jammu and Kashmir at 2.02 am today. No loss of life or property has been be reported as yet. The epicenter of the quake was located at Mingora in Swat district of Pakistan's Khaibar Pakhtunkhawah province.

Jammu and Kashmir is situated in a seismic prone region and massive tremors in the past have wreaked havoc here. On October 8, 2005, an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale killed more than a lakh people and rendered 4 million homeless on both side of the border.

Keeping kids active when it rains

New Delhi, Monday,  August 13, When the rain becomes extreme outside the challenge lies in how to keep your kids active and entertained as they are bound to get bored unless we engage them with compelling activities. Here, are a few indoor games suggested for kids to keep them active as well as happy too.

  • Duck Duck Goose - A classic which only requires a small space and a couple of participants,
  • Musical Chairs - A few chairs and music,
  • Play Catch - Make use of an open space. Soft bean bag or plush balls. Can roll the ball or catch. Mix it up based on the ages of the kids,
  • Hop Scotch - Might require some assembly of a board,
  • Jumping Jacks - Not only do they get exercise, but you can incorporate counting games into the mix,
  • Build a fort - Make use of pillows, sheets, etc. to build a fort. From there the kids can choose to create a game,
  • Have a Music Jam - Play guitar? Even if you are playing causes the neighborhood dogs to sing, it doesn't matter. The point is to just break out some instruments, play them, and let them belt out some songs to their heart's content. If you don't have any instruments on hand make use of pots, spoons, pillows, boxes, etc. Basically anything that can be safely used as a percussion instrument,
    Craft building, painting, coloring, drawing and card games are also there for your kids as they will keep them active, innovative and creative as well. So, leave the boredom of living indoor due to rain and enjoy these games with kids.

Showers expected to continue over Rajasthan, Gujarat and MP; rain is likely to subdue over central India

New Delhi, Monday,  August 13, The continuous rainfall phase over Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh is likely to stay for another twenty four to forty hours. After this, rain would reduce over these regions. Showers are also expected to remain intact along the west coast. Heavy to very heavy showers are expected at one or two places over coastal Karnataka in the next twenty four hours.

East and south Rajasthan, northeast Gujarat are expecting heavy to very heavy showers during the next twenty four hours as the low pressure area over northwest Rajasthan persists and has moved to east Rajasthan and adjoining areas of northwest Madhya Pradesh. Moderate rain will continue over the entire region during this period.

The rainfall over these places are also attributed to the monsoon trough which is passing through Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, center of the low pressure areas, Satna, Daltonganj, Bankura, canning and thence southeastwards to eastcentral Bay of Bengal. Monsoon trough is essentially a region of intensified monsoon winds.

The eastern end of this monsoon trough will bring rain in east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and Vidarbha region during the next twenty four hours. The southeasterly moisture laden winds originating from the Bay of Bengal will follow the monsoon trough and the areas south and north of this trough will garner rain during this period. A trough is also found extending from Sikkim to the Bay of Bengal, which will bring rain over West Bengal, Sikkim and northeastern states in the next twenty four hours.

The western end of the monsoon trough is interacting with a passing Western Disturbance positioned above Jammu and Kashmir so Punjab Haryana and north Rajasthan are expected to get light showers during the next twenty four hours.

Along the west coast, the intensity of rain is increasing as the offshore seasonal trough extending from south Maharashtra coast to Kerala coast is becoming powerful. Heavy to very heavy rain is predicted at one or two places over coastal Karnataka during the next twenty four hours. Moderate rain is expected at many places over Konkan, Goa, Kerala and Karnataka. In the Southern Peninsula, the weather remains dry over south Tamil Nadu as winds reaching here are devoid of moisture.

10 ways to go for a long drive when it's raining

New Delhi, Friday. August 10, A long drive in the rain can be adventurous but it is also a scary thing and in the night, it can get even worse. It is difficult to see out of the windshields and the other vehicle lights seem to make it worse. Here are some tips to remain vigilant while going for a long drive while it's raining.

1. Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times – Don't leave your steering even for a moment,

2. Keep all distractions off and away from you - Cell phones or even the radio should be kept away from the person on the driver seat,

3. Use headlights - Even if you are driving in a broad daylight keep headlights on as it helps when it is raining,

4. Keep a minimum of a good five car length from the car in front of you - To avoid any eventuality always maintain a certain distance from the vehicle ahead,

5. Drive at or below the speed limit to the extent that you are comfortable with – look at the intensity of the rain and adjust the speed accordingly,

6. Avoid flooded roads –  Try to stay away from standing or flowing water on the road, also water flow into the engine of a car can cause the engine to stall,

7. Turn on the defroster if the windshield begins to fog - Air conditioned air usually clears the inside of the windshield faster than non-air conditioned,

8. Be aware that brakes can be affected by water. Wet drum type brakes are especially prone to decrease stopping power after driving through deep water,

9. Watch for splashing from potholes and pools of water - Look for clogged storm drainage and low areas of pavement so that you can position your car while remaining in your own lane,

10. Use a rain repellent product on side windows and mirrors to clear standing raindrops

Heavy showers likely in east Gujarat; rain expected to increase over Chhattisgarh, east MP

New Delhi, Friday, August 10, Widespread showers are expected over east Gujarat areas adjacent to west Madhya Pradesh during the next twenty four hours. With this, rain is also likely to increase over east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and coastal Orissa during this period.

The concentration of rainfall over adjoining areas of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat continues with a slight change as this time, east Gujarat is expected to receive first widespread showers of the season. Heavy to very heavy showers are likely to enlighten the spirit of people in east Gujarat as the monsoon trough has dip a bit south.

The monsoon trough is working in tandem with the persisting low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh. Monsoon trough is essentially a region of intensified monsoon winds. The monsoon trough is passing through Bikaner, Jaipur, centre of the low pressure area, Pendra, Jharsuguda and Balasore to the central east Bay of Bengal.

The Western Disturbance over the areas of China close to India has moved on but some parts of it are still hanging over interacting with the monsoon trough as well as the low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh.  So rain intensity would decrease over the northwest plains in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. Light rain is expected to continue over these places in the next twenty four hours.

Another cyclonic circulation has developed over the head Bay of Bengal. This weather system is expected to increase rain over Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, east Madhya Pradesh, Telangana starting from coastal areas of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh in the next twenty four hours. Heavy rain at a few places over these areas cannot be ruled out. This circulation is also expected to increase downpour over northeastern states.

Rainfall activities are predicted to increase in the coastal areas of Karnataka and Kerala during the next one or two days while moderate rain would continue at many places along the coast over south coastal Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa. The seasonal offshore trough extending from south coastal Maharashtra to Kerala coast has strengthened and generating showers over these areas.

West Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch and south Tamil Nadu remain mainly dry as moisture in the southwesterly winds is not enough to bring rain.

Cupboard care during rainy-season

Rain comes with an increase of moisture in the environment. The increase in moisture creates a lot of problems. Household items get affected by such moisture. One of them is a cupboard in our home. The presence of moisture increases fungus and certain insects inside the cupboard leave a very bad and awkward smell. Here, we are offering you a few tips so that you will not have to encounter such smell.

  • Use camphor - Leaving camphor inside the cupboard will help reduce moisture as camphor absorbs moisture
  • Install a low voltage bulb - Installing a low voltage bulb inside the cupboard will also keep moisture away
  • Use Silica gel sachets -  Silica gel sachets are very effective to counter moisture, you can find it in general stores
  • Sprinkling neem leaves and cloves - Neem leaves and cloves are known for their effectiveness in fighting insects. Sprinkling them inside the cupboard will Keep insects such as silver fish away

We cannot ignore these tips to leave our cupboard smelling badly as we use it very frequently. So follow them to stay fearless while opening the cupboard during rainy-season.

Showers likely during Janmashtami in Delhi and Mumbai

New Delhi. Thursday, August 9, The weather in Delhi is likely to remain cool and comfortable during Janmashtami as light showers are expected to continue over Delhi and adjoining areas during the next twenty four hours. Though, the humidity level will be high around 85%-90% but the cloudy to party cloudy sky and temperatures in the range of 32 to 25 would give relief to the people on fast. The devotees who are looking to visit Krishna temples during the night to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna may have to carry umbrellas and raincoats as passing shower is predicted to wet them.

 

In Mumbai, Devotees preparing to celebrate a Dahi Handi festival on the occasion of the birthday of Lord Krishna may meet showers midway as moderate rain is predicted over Mumbai during the next twenty four hours. Temperatures remain cozy in Mumbai with a high of 29 degrees and a low of 25 degrees.

 

The weather in Vrindavan and Mathura will also remain enjoyable as light to moderate rain is expected to accompany the devotees to welcome lord Krishna. The skies over Mathura and Vrindavan are cloudy throughout the day and temperatures would remain in the range of 32-26 degrees. The devotees of Lord Krishna in Bangalore will continue to witness pleasure weather as light rain and cloudy sky will not let temperature surpass 28 degrees.

Central MP expected to receive heavy showers; rain likely to increase along the west coast

New Delhi, Thursday, August 9, The rainfall activities are likely to continue over Madhya Pradesh as central Madhya is expected to witness heavy to very heavy showers in the next twenty four hours. Rains are also set to increase along the west coast in coastal areas of Karnataka and Kerala. In the northwest plain too rainfall would continue with light drizzles.

 

Madhya Pradesh is observing one of the best phases of showers in India during this monsoon. It is predicted that during the next twenty four to forty eight hours, rain would continue to occur in many parts of the state. Showers are increasing over central Madhya Pradesh under the influence of the active monsoon trough.

 

Monsoon trough is essentially a region of intensified monsoon winds. The trough is passing through Anupgarh and Jaipur in Rajasthan, center of the cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh, Daltonganj in Jharkhand, Bankura and Kolkata in West Bengal to the central east Bay of Bengal.

 

While northwest Madhya Pradesh is likely to remain wet as the cyclonic circulation continue to persist over this region. Adjoining areas of northwest Madhya Pradesh, east Rajasthan, northeast Gujarat as well as southwest Uttar Pradesh would continue to reap benefits as light to moderate rainfall activities are expected during the next twenty four hours.

 

Along the west coast, the seasonal offshore trough is extending from south coastal Maharashtra to Kerala coast. The rainfall is increasing along the coast in Karnataka and Kerala as the trough is rejuvenating. Moderate to heavy rainfall is predicted over coastal areas of Karnataka and Kerala while moderate rain would continue to take place over coastal Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa during the next twenty four to forty eight hours.

 

In the northwest plains, light rain will continue over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next twenty four hours, under the influence of the interaction between the low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh and the passing Western Disturbance over the areas close to China.

 

West Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch, Madhya Maharashtra, interior Karnataka and south Tamil Nadu will remain mainly dry as the moisture laden winds reaching here are weak.

Rainfall activities likely to continue over the northwest plains

New Delhi, Wednesday, August 8, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi would witness showers during the next twenty fours hours. Rewari, Mahendragarh and Sirsa districts of Haryana would  be witnessing moderate rain/ thunder shower while the rains are also expected over Muktashar and Firozpur district of Punjab during this period.

 

Moderate rain/thundershowers are likely to occur over parts of Dausa, Sawaimadhopur, Jaipur and Alwar districts of Rajasthan during the next four to six hours. Heavy rainfall in pockets may also be experienced over these areas.

 

Delhi is witnessing rainfall activities for the last two days. Rain/ thunder shower are likely to affect lives in the national capital during the next twenty four hours as more rain has been predicted. Residents may have to confront traffic woes as showers might lead to water-logging.

 

Rainfall activities have increased over the northern plains as the prevailing cyclonic circulation over north Madhya Pradesh has merged with the monsoon trough. The moisture laden southwesterly winds and the southeasterly winds are concentrating over the region. Again, the low pressure areas or the cyclonic circulation is also interacting with a Western Disturbance over China.







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