Seven inches of rain disrupts rail, air traffic in GoaOctober 2nd, 2009 PANAJI - Torrential rains since Wednesday have forced closure of Goa's Dabolim airport and disrupted train services in the state, and one person is feared drowned, officials said Friday. State Chief Secretary Sanjiv Srivastava told reporters that the army's help could be sought to rescue residents in 100-odd houses in the Canacona region in south Goa, trapped due to the flooding of the area.
Respite from heavy rains in DelhiSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After three days of continuous rain, the national capital got a breather Saturday morning, but a fine drizzle ensured high moisture levels and cool weather. Met officials said light rains could be expected later in the day.
Heavy rains lash Delhi causing long traffic jamsSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed New Delhi on Thursday leading to traffic snarls and water logging in many areas. The city received 93.2 mm of rains since last night.
Delhi waterlogged - againSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Another spell of rain, another day of traffic jams. It was a familiar story for residents in the capital and its suburbs Wednesday with heavy rains leading to waterlogged roads, traffic lights that didn't work and endless snarls that snagged children going to schools and people trying to get to office.
Heavy rains in capital cause traffic chaos againSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - A spell of heavy rains Thursday night saw chaos again on the capital's streets as roads got flooded and traffic lights stopped working, leading to traffic jams. The rains started at around 9 p.m.
Delhi says it was ready...but it rained too hard!August 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi authorities claim that this time around they were prepared for heavy rains and arrangements were in place to tackle any eventuality - but when it rained Friday, it poured and poured and once again, there was chaos all over!
"The was no deficiency in arrangements to tackle the situation arising out of heavy rains. The problem emerged only because there was unprecedented heavy rainfall during one hour Friday," Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta said here Saturday after a high-level meeting to review the situation that arose after Friday's downpour.
Heavy rains bring Delhi to a haltAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed Delhi Friday evening, bringing the national capital to a virtual halt with familiar scenes of waterlogged roads, chocked sewers and long lines of vehicles in traffic snarls. The heavy showers started around 2.30 p.m.
Heavy rains lash Delhi causing traffic snarlsAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital this evening leading to traffic snarls in many parts of the city. The downpour resulted in water-logging and traffic snarls in some areas.
Rains disrupt Delhi flights, damage portion of terminal (Second Lead)August 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 20 flights were delayed and 10 diverted in the national capital Friday evening following gale and torrential rains that also flooded and damaged a portion of the new domestic terminal building. "Heavy downpour resulted in some water entering into the domestic terminal building 1D.
Heavy rains lash DelhiAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed the national capital Friday evening, bringing on familiar scenes of waterlogged roads and traffic jams. The heavy showers started around 2.30 p.m.
Heavy rain results in water logging in DelhiJuly 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Normal life in many parts of the national capital was adversely affected after heavy rain led to water logging on the roads and disrupted traffic on Tuesday. Traffic movement was stalled for hours near a crucial flyover as the under bridge was inundated with water following heavy rains in the city last night.
Rain brings temperature down in Delhi by 3 degreesJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a brief lull in the monsoon season, heavy rains in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, brought down the mercury, providing major relief from the sultry weather to residents here. Tuesday's rain brought relief to Delhites who had been expecting rains since many days in this monsoon season.
Downpour continues in Mumbai, traffic hit againJuly 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Heavy rains continued to batter India's financial capital for the third consecutive day Wednesday, causing waterlogging in many areas, traffic snarls and affecting rail services. There were traffic jams since morning on the Eastern Express Highway and Western Expressway and other major roads and many office-goers to downtown south Mumbai were delayed.
Yet again heavy rains disrupt life in MumbaiJuly 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - For the third time in ten days, heavy rains Tuesday disrupted normal life in the country's commercial capital. Waterlogging was reported from many low-lying areas of the city like Dadar, Khar, Santacruz, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivli, Andheri, Jogeshwari (western suburbs), Byculla, Mazagaon, Sion, Wadala, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar (all eastern suburbs).
Showers, strong winds lash DelhiMarch 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy showers accompanied by strong winds brought down the temperature in the capital Saturday evening but also led to traffic jams while the weather office said there were possibilities of thundershowers Sunday too. 'The rain was recorded at 2.8 mm and winds were blowing at a speed of 62 kmph.
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