Maha govt indifferent amid severe drought: Congress
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday demanded that the government immediately declare a drought, credit Rs 50,000 per hectare directly into farmers bank accounts, and grant a blanket loan waiver. He warned that if these measures are not taken promptly, ministers will face public backlash and will not be permitted to move freely across the state. Sapkal told reporters that a severe drought situation prevails in several parts of Maharashtra, with no rainfall recorded for over a month and a half, causing standing crops to wither completely. He alleged that the BJP-led Mahayuti government remains indifferent to the crisis. While discussions take place during cabinet meetings, no concrete decisions have been made, and guardian ministers have failed to visit affected farmers. The government spends Rs 350 crore on CCTV installations for the Kumbh Mela, yet hesitates to release funds for farmers. Despite the desperate need, no decision was made to attempt cloud seeding, he said. Sapkal said public anger against the ruling coalition is at an all-time high, accusing the administration of caring only about corruption and commissions rather than citizens' welfare. He urged the government to act before the festive season and disburse aid before Dasara. He sharply criticised the call to light lamps on Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, questioning the administrations performance over the past 12 years. He pointed out that youth remain unemployed, womens safety is compromised, farmers face ruin, the economy has deteriorated, and inflation continues to surge. Celebrating birthdays while citizens are suffering in crisis is uncalled for, Sapkal said. He highlighted the hypocrisy of PM Modi previously urging the public to practice austerity, such as reducing oil consumption, limiting foreign travel, and avoiding gold purchases, while now asking people to light oil lamps for his birthday. He termed this an act of self-glorification and criticised the leadership for misleading the public. The MPCC chief further accused the Election Commission of India of functioning as a tool for the ruling BJP. He asserted that implementing SIR threatens democracy by attempting to strip citizens of their right to vote. Sapkal said the Commissions functioning is leading toward lawlessness, adding that the Congress Party will firmly oppose these moves and continue to fight on the streets to protect democracy in the country.
Suicide at IITB: UoH students express solidarity with peers
Hyderabad: University of Hyderabad students on Saturday, September 19, extended solidarity to their IIT Bombay counterparts protesting the death of a Dalit BTech student, demanding accountability from the administration and the resignation of IITB Director Shireesh Kedare. Hailing from Maharashtras Yavatmal district, 19-year-old Sahil Wakode was allegedly caught using his phone during the midterm exam Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Caste census: Congress gives Chalo Delhi call on Nov 1 for separate OBC column
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Sep 19 (IANS) Intensifying the demand for a separate column for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the upcoming nationwide caste-based census, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday announced a large-scale agitational campaign culminating in a Chalo Delhi march on November 1. The strategy was finalised during a key Vidarbha-level meeting of OBC leaders, office-bearers, and prominent activists held in Nagpur to address long-standing grievances facing the community. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Wadettiwar, a Congress Legislature Party leader in the Maharashtra Assembly, said a separate column for OBCs in the caste census is indispensable. He said, Our demand is explicit: there must be a caste-wise census with a dedicated column for OBCs. The governments current decisions regarding the census process have sparked widespread discontent within the OBC community. If the true population of OBCs is not accurately documented, issues surrounding their political representation and reservation benefits will become increasingly severe. Following a preliminary meeting of nearly 65 OBC organisations from across the country held in Delhi on September 13, a phased nationwide agitation roadmap has been unveiled. Wadettiwar said that on October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti), taluka-level Satyagraha (peaceful protests) will be organised; on October 25, district-level protest marches across the state; and on November 1, the Chalo Delhi rally to push the central government to action. The exact framework of the Delhi demonstration will be finalised in consultation with allied organisations across the country. Beyond the census, Wadettiwar raised concerns regarding student welfare and state support for marginalised communities. He accused the Maharashtra state government of stalling tactics in allocating funds to autonomous institutes like Mahajyoti and BARTI. He urged the administration to release funding proportional to the population and ensure timely disbursement of pre-matric and post-matric scholarships. Addressing the sensitive ongoing debate over Maratha reservation in Maharashtra, Wadettiwar reaffirmed that the OBC community opposes any dilution of its existing quota. The government should not slice away rights from one community to satisfy another. If the government wants to grant reservation to any group, it should do so independently. Do not allocate any portion of the OBC quota to others. If our constitutional rights are encroached upon, we will not sit quietly, he cautioned.
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NTPC terminates Rs 413-crore Mouda battery storage contract awarded to GR Infra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) State-run power major NTPC on Saturday said that it has terminated a contract awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) for a 400-megawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at the Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra. According to the company, the project was terminated due to failure to meet contractual obligations and achieve the required project progress. The contract which was awarded in March valued at Rs 413.37 crore. It was a key component of NTPC's efforts to strengthen grid flexibility and support the integration of renewable energy into India's power system. Moreover, the project was scheduled for completion within 15 months. The project witnessed significant delays in critical activities despite repeated engagements with the contractor, according to the company. It also noted that had issued a contractual notice directing GRIL to take immediate corrective measures to address project shortcomings. However, the required remedial actions were not undertaken. As a result, NTPC terminated the contract with immediate effect and encashed available performance and other securities amounting to around Rs 91 crore in accordance with contractual provisions. The company said it has already initiated the process for re-tendering the project at the risk and cost of GRIL, as permitted under the contract. NTPC added that steps are being taken on priority to enable an early re-award and ensure timely implementation of the strategically important project. The Mouda BESS project forms part of NTPC's broader push to deploy utility-scale battery energy storage systems alongside its conventional generation assets. Shares of NTPC on Friday ended at Rs 324, down 1.62 per cent. The stock has touched a 52-week high of Rs 414.40 and a 552-week low of Rs 315.55. In the last five year, the PSU stock has gained more than 150 per cent.
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Marathi thriller Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been chosen as Indias official entry for the Oscars 2027. Starring Kishor Kadam and Ishita Deshmukh, the film is set in rural Maharashtra and explores desire, deception and escape. Released in theatres in November 2025, Gondhal has also received recognition at several film festivals. Read on!
RBI orders removal of Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Patil, seven Latur bank directors
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Hanuman Ansh team as film races past Rs 300 crore
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Six held for drug peddling on ORR, 425 kg of ganja seized
Hyderabad: A gang of six drug peddlers were arrested on the Outer Ring Road on Friday, September 18, and 425 kg ganja was seized from them. According to the Dundigal police, the ganja was being transported from Odisha to Solapur, Maharashtra, in a DCM. The police seized the contraband and the vehicle used for transportation Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NTPC terminates Rs 413 crore Mouda BESS contract after contractor default
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela, newly appointed candidates on Saturday across the country expressed happiness and thanked their families and the government for the opportunity. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, several candidates who received appointment letters at the Rozgar Mela spoke to IANS about their achievement. I have been appointed as an Inspector in the Income Tax Department. I would like to express my gratitude to my parents and God. Through this process, I received my appointment letter at the Rozgar Mela. For this, I would like to thank the Prime Minister and all the officials present here, one of the appointees told IANS. Another appointee said, It feels great. I have been selected for the Income Tax Department, and this is a moment of immense happiness for me and my family. Through this process, recruitment is taking place in a regular and time-bound manner, which is an extremely significant milestone for the youth and their careers. Another newly appointed candidate said, It feels wonderful. The hard work put in has ultimately proven successful. It brings immense happiness to my family and me. With the blessings of my family and God, I am extremely happy with what I have achieved today. I am thrilled to be selected for the Income Tax Department. Similarly, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IANS spoke to several new appointees who shared their experiences after receiving their appointment letters. First of all, Im feeling very happy. It has been a long wait, with a lot of hard work and patience. So, Im finally very happy now. Actually, as builders of the nation, we will be serving the government, and we will try to fulfil the aspirations of the government, specifically the aspirations of the Prime Minister, one appointee said. Another newly appointed candidate said, Im really happy that today I got my appointment letter. It has been years of hard work, and finally, I got it today. Im very thankful to everyone who helped and supported me throughout my journey. Another appointee said, I am feeling very happy. The Prime Ministers aspirations for 2047 and the way he has inspired all of us have motivated us to strive to achieve those aspirations. We will work with the same dedication as the Prime Minister does and try to achieve the Prime Ministers goals by 2047. Another candidate from Bengaluru said the appointment brought both relief and a sense of responsibility. Yeah, its a relief initially, but its also a great responsibility to take on the post that I have to hold. In the Income Tax Department, every penny is valuable. It is the peoples money. So, we have to be very conscious while spending every amount, and I will also do my best to serve the people, he said. Similarly, in Pune, Maharashtra, candidates spoke to IANS and expressed their happiness after receiving appointment letters. I have been selected as a Scientist B at DRDO. We are receiving our appointment letters, and we are all very happy, one appointee said. Another candidate said, I have been appointed as a Scientist B at DRDO. My family is very happy. I would like to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Because of him, many young people like me have got employment. We will serve the country in our respective fields. Another appointee added, I would like to thank the Government of India and the Prime Minister. I have been selected as a Scientist B at DRDO. I would like to thank you for this opportunity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rozgar Mela, said that Indias talent and skills have earned global trust and that the world has high expectations from the countrys innovators, entrepreneurs and youth. The Prime Minister made the remarks while distributing over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela. The newly appointed candidates attended the event at 45 locations across the country. The newly recruited candidates will join various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, including the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services and Ministry of Defence, among others.
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Tukaram Mundhe warns FDA officials against negligence, corruption
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Maharashtras Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, on Saturday issued a stern warning to department officials and staff against dereliction of duty, negligence, and compromising during enforcement operations. Since taking charge as FDA Commissioner, Mundhe has spearheaded statewide crackdowns on adulterated food products. The administration has conducted widespread raids targeting adulterated paneer, milk, and sweets, sub-standard food at hotels and restaurants, as well as the illegal sale of gutkha. Speaking in an interview with Marathi TV channel, Mundhe clarified his zero-tolerance stance toward non-performing or corrupt personnel within the department. When asked if action against slack or compromising FDA officers could be expected soon, Mundhe stated that enforcement would be immediate rather than delayed. There is no reason to show sympathy to anyone indulging in negligence or compromise, he said. Action will be taken both for doing wrong work and for failing to do duty properly, he added. Highlighting a recent early-morning operation coordinated directly from the Commissioner's office, he noted that local officials would also face accountability for illegal activities occurring within their jurisdictions. Our team reached the site at 4:00 a.m. to execute the raid. However, local officers will be held responsible as wellwhy did they fail to notice these activities happening under their watch? Mundhe remarked. He added that transport operators and dealers are equally responsible alongside Food Business Operators (FBOs). Addressing concerns over whether FDA officers have attempted to make compromises during raids, Mundhe confirmed receiving specific complaints. I have received complaints and initiated vigilance inquiries. Proposals for action against certain officers have already been submitted, particularly regarding dereliction of duty, he explained. A bonafide mistake can be understood, but deliberate misconduct will not be forgiven. Mundhe revealed that he has formally requested Maharashtra state government Intelligence and vigilance agenciesboth verbally and in writingto increase surveillance on FDA personnel to prevent any misuse of authority during ongoing drives.
India can strengthen its position as a global ferro-alloys hub as steel industry scales up: IFAPA
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India shifts counter-terror strategy, moves to bust terror plots before attacks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) India's counter-terrorism operations have undergone a strategic shift, transitioning from a reactive security apparatus to a pre-emptive, intelligence-driven doctrine aimed at dismantling terror modules before execution, according to senior security officials. Since coming to power, the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. A significant shift has been the move by the security establishment handling terror-related cases towards a more pre-emptive approach, aimed at identifying and neutralising threats before they can materialise. An official said that recent events relating to terror clearly indicate that the national counter-terrorism strategy policy for Response against Hostile Activities and Radicalism, or PRAHAAR, that was introduced in February this year has already started to take effect. The official said that the clear directive to the agencies is not to wait for an incident to take place and then react to the same. The focus is on preventing terror attacks and ensuring that terror modules do not grow to such an extent that bringing them under control becomes a Herculean task, the official added. An Intelligence Bureau official said that this is the same pattern that is being applied across the country, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has been in overdrive mode and plotting big strikes in the Valley. In the last several months, it has tried to work on its overground worker (OWG) network, while also trying its best to get the infiltrations moving. However, the success has been very low thanks to the new doctrine that focuses on busting these plans rather than reacting after something has taken place, the IB official said. In the past couple of months, security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have neutralised terrorists, busted multiple modules and ensured that the overground worker network remains grounded. These have been among the major challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir, and the agencies have ensured that plotting and carrying out terror attacks is now harder than what the ISI may have anticipated, the official added. Another official said that while terror attacks remain one part of the problem, the bigger challenge confronting the country is radicalisation. He said the issue is not confined to any particular region but has spread across the country. Although unconnected, these radicalisation modules have thrived in states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Kerala, the official said. The Islamic State, in particular, has focused only on radicalisation and has been largely successful in infiltrating the minds of the youth in a big way. As the security agencies realised the scale at which the problem was taking place, immediate action was taken, and these modules were busted. The busting of the pan-India radicalisation module in Andhra Pradesh is an example of how the agencies have been handling such cases. The module was threatening to become a massive problem but was nipped in the bud in the nick of time. Officials said security agencies no longer wait for terror modules to grow before taking action. If intelligence is actionable, the agencies move immediately to disrupt the module and prevent it from developing further, the officials added. Similar action was reported in Gujarat when a Jaish-e-Mohammad-linked module was busted. This was a self-styled module that subscribed to the views of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. The security agencies, after busting this module, found extremist material in large numbers. This module was becoming a ticking time bomb, but was busted just in time. The approach has been the same when it comes to tackling terror and radicalisation from the Bangladesh side. Multiple attempts made by the Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HuJI) and the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have been thwarted. These groups were looking to target West Bengal and the northeastern states. An official said that this was an important shift in Indias counter-terrorism and anti-radicalisation strategy. While PRAHAAR has ensured a pre-emptive, rather than reactive, strategy, it has also ensured seamless integration between the Intelligence agencies, the state police and the central agencies, an official said.
BJP expresses grief over IIT Bombay student's death, says probe will uncover facts
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) The BJP on Saturday expressed grief over the death of an IIT Bombay student, calling it a 'heart-wrenching' incident and stressing that the circumstances leading to his death would become clear after an investigation. The student was found dead on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai on Friday evening. According to reports, the incident occurred after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during an examination by the authorities. The deceased student was identified as Sahil Wakode, a resident of Maharashtras Yavatmal district. He was pursuing his second year in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay. Speaking to IANS, BJP MLA Ram Kadam said, It is a heart-wrenching incident for an intelligent student to end his life in this manner. The news coming out about the suicide, what the reason behind it was and what situation arose that led the student to end his life all these details will come to light after the investigation. However, students are the future of this country, and the youth are the future of this nation. Kadam also reacted to the ongoing developments in the death case of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. It is very unfortunate that a father lost his daughter, and even after that, it took six and a half years for the CBI to register a case. Now, the father has directly accused Aaditya Thackeray. What did their government do? Their government had declared that it was a suicide, Kadam said. When a father gives birth to a child, raises her, teaches her to walk while holding her tiny fingers, and then sees her on the funeral pyre, what must that fathers heart feel? And when such a father pleads for justice, whether it is Aaditya Thackeray or other leaders, they call it politically motivated, he added. On Thursday, a Rs 500 crore legal notice had been issued in connection with the Disha Salian death case. Salians father, Satish Salian, has sought Rs 500 crore in damages from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and NCP (SP) leader and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. The notice alleges that the two leaders attempted to portray Satish Salians pursuit of justice as politically motivated. Disha Salian, 28, died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a high-rise residential building in Mumbais Malad area. The police treated the incident as an accidental death and registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR). Six days later, actor Sushant Singh Rajput died.
Will take body to campus, wont leave: Father demands arrests in IIT-Bombay student suicide
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Disha Salians father, Satish Salian, on Saturday said he was not afraid of anyone ahead of his planned visit to Matoshree to serve a defamation notice on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Aaditya Thackeray. Speaking to IANS, Satish Salian said, I am not afraid of any Shiv Sainik. They are human beings and I am human too. I am from Mumbai, so I have no reason to fear anyone. Asked about the ongoing CBI investigation into the Disha Salian case, he said, Yes, it is proceeding in the right direction. When asked how he viewed the progress of the case and what new developments he expected, Satish Salian said, Justice will be delivered 100 per cent. Whoever is guilty will be punished. Six years after Disha Salians death, her father is set to personally serve a fresh defamation notice on Aaditya Thackeray at his Matoshree residence on Saturday, September 19, according to a report by Mid-Day. Salian and his lawyers are expected to arrive at 4 p.m., the report said, adding that he has informed the Mumbai Police and the media about the visit through a press release. Salian has sought police security for the visit, citing fears of obstruction or intimidation while serving the notice, the report noted. The move comes days after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into Disha Salians death and directed the agency to register an FIR. The order followed a fresh statement from her father. The court also made it clear that no one should be treated as an accused unless sufficient material emerges during the investigation. The fresh notice concerns social media posts by Aaditya Thackeray and is being pursued separately from the criminal case, according to the report. Salian has reportedly sought Rs 500 crore in damages from Thackeray and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh over their remarks concerning his pursuit of a fresh investigation into his daughters death. The notice seeks both compensation and an apology. Disha Salian, a former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a high-rise residential building in Mumbais Malad area. The police had treated the incident as an accidental death and registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR). Six days later, Sushant Singh Rajput also died.
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IIT Bombay student's death: FIR registered against people linked to exam incident
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Following the death of a second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against all persons who are related to the incident when he was caught using a mobile phone during an examination, officials said on Saturday. The student was found dead in the IIT Powai campus on Friday evening. This reportedly happened after he was caught using a mobile phone during an examination by the authorities. His death a few hours after that incident triggered protests by students on the institute's Powai campus. The incident marks the third reported suicide at the IIT Powai campus in the past six months. Earlier in the day, an Accident Death Report (ADR) was filed in connection with the incident. The deceased student was identified as Sahil Wakode, a resident of Maharashtra's Yavatmal who was pursuing his second year in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. Officials said that his family was informed and has arrived in Mumbai. Their statements are being recorded. Additionally, police are recording the statements of the students at the campus. The body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem. According to the institute, Wakode had uploaded an examination question paper to ChatGPT in an attempt to obtain answers while the test was underway. IIT Bombay said no disciplinary proceedings had been initiated against him following the incident. The matter was discussed with the student by the examination instructor and the Head of the Department. They counselled him and assured him that the incident would not have an adverse impact on his academic career, the institute said. After the discussion, Wakode returned to his hostel room. He was subsequently found dead in the room later that evening. In a statement, IIT Bombay expressed grief over the student's death and said it was providing support to those affected by the incident. The Institute is extending support to the student's friends, classmates, faculty members, and others affected by this tragic incident, it said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the death were being examined by the appropriate authorities. Following the incident, a group of students gathered on the campus and launched a protest, alleging that the administration had not disclosed all details surrounding the circumstances of the student's death. Some protesters claimed that Wakode had been threatened with a one-year suspension over the examination incident. They alleged that such a suspension could have required him to leave the hostel and stay outside the campus. Students further claimed that disciplinary action of this nature could potentially have delayed completion of his engineering course beyond the standard four-year duration. Protesting students alleged that the fear and pressure associated with possible disciplinary consequences may have played a role in the student's death. However, these allegations have not been independently verified. Police personnel were deployed in large numbers on the campus following the protest. An investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
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Two-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates Type 1 diabetes and helps others do so tooTwo-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates Type 1 diabetes
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Delhi-NCR likely to stay mostly dry; air quality remains in satisfactory category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience predominantly dry weather on Saturday, with no major spell of heavy rain forecast for New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and several other areas, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with the maximum temperature expected to remain between 34 degrees celsius and 36 degrees celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to settle in the range of 22 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celsius. The forecast comes at a time when the Southwest Monsoon is showing signs of retreat from northwest India. According to the IMD, atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan on Saturday. However, Delhi is expected to continue witnessing largely dry conditions in the immediate forecast period. For New Delhi, the IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies and has issued no weather warning. The wider Delhi region is also expected to remain free of significant rainfall, with temperatures staying within the forecast range. Some parts of the NCR could, however, see isolated changes in weather. Gurugram is likely to remain partly cloudy, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. No warning has been issued for the city. Meanwhile, several districts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar, are expected to receive rainfall on Saturday. Rain is also likely in areas including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna and Osmanabad. The IMD has forecast scattered monsoon showers and thunderstorms over Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and West Rajasthan on Saturday. East Uttar Pradesh may also experience similar conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms through September 24. Central India is also expected to remain active weather-wise. West Madhya Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh may witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms on Saturday. Chhattisgarh could also receive fairly widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning in several areas. In southern and coastal regions, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep are likely to experience fairly widespread rainfall through September 24. Parts of Karnataka may also see similar conditions during the period. North Interior Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and Telangana are likely to receive rainfall on Saturday . Coastal Andhra Pradesh may witness isolated to scattered rainfall between Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the satisfactory category. CRRI Mathura Road (131), Burari Crossing (99), North Campus DU (125), IGI Airport (T3) (102), Pusa (89), Aya Nagar (75), Shadipur (79), ITO (88), DTU (94), R K Puram (128), Ashok Vihar (91), Dwarka-Sector 8 (116), Narela (120), Rohini (107), Chandni Chowk (98), and IIT Delhi (131).
Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts heavy rain in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Eleven districts in Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, are likely to receive heavy rain on Saturday, according to a forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre. The weather office attributed the anticipated rainfall to a trough extending from Maharashtra to the southeast Arabian Sea. Under its influence, widespread rain is expected across several parts of Tamil Nadu, with some districts likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts are expected to receive heavy rain until September 22. Residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert as intense spells of rain could lead to waterlogging and disruption of traffic. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is also likely at isolated places in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Ranipet, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur, Vellore, Kallakurichi and Madurai districts today. Moderate rainfall has been forecast for districts along the Western Ghats and several other parts of the state. Chennai and its neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu are also likely to experience intermittent showers during the day. Similar weather conditions are expected in Cuddalore, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts. Rainfall may vary in intensity from one locality to another, with short but intense spells possible in some areas. The weather office has warned that another spell of heavy rain is likely to affect several districts tomorrow. Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Madurai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur and Vellore have been placed under a heavy-rain alert. Cloudy conditions are expected to prevail in many parts of the state, while thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon and evening. Gusty winds may accompany rain in the interior and western districts. Motorists have been advised to exercise caution during intense spells because of reduced visibility and the possibility of waterlogging on roads. Farmers have also been urged to take precautionary measures to protect harvested crops and agricultural produce stored in the open. District administrations are expected to monitor rainfall levels and respond to any localised flooding or weather-related emergencies. The public has been advised to follow official weather updates and avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
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