Thunderstorms

Known for its desert climate, Dubai faced an intense thunderstorms, sweeping through the city and other regions of the United Arab Emirates on April 16. The deluge resulted in widespread flooding, inundating major highways, airports, and even the city's futuristic driverless metro system.

Refreshing rain showers brought relief to Karnataka amidst scorching temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, coinciding with the Ugadi festival. However, tragedy struck as lightning claimed three lives in Vijayapur district, including a young boy, and caused livestock losses. Despite the relief, thunderstorms caused casualties among cattle in Kalaburagi, while benefiting coffee growers in Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts.

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a low of 7 degrees Celsius, two degrees below the season's average. Strong surface winds with a speed of 20-30 kmph are expected in Delhi for the next two days.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rain in specific districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, and Thanjavur on December 18.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), torrential downpours are still causing disruptions to daily life in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, although rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected in Chennai and five other districts today.
 

The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala today (Oct 25). The weather department also predicted a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in the afternoon.

The highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India cricket match in the 2023 Asia Cup faces a significant rain threat as Colombo grapples with uncharacteristic wet weather in the lead-up to the game. Despite this challenge, a reserve day has been scheduled and officials are determined to ensure the match proceeds smoothly, with the possibility of extended play.

The article discusses the familiar imagery associated with thunderstorms and a viral video capturing a unique aerial perspective of a thunderstorm at 35,000 feet shared on Instagram.

This remarkable occurrence, typically observed during thunderstorms, isn't actual lightning. As per an MIT article, St Elmo's fire results from a sharp object, such as an airplane wingtip, coming into contact with a highly charged electric environment.

The second Test between India and West Indies enters a crucial phase on Day 4 in Port of Spain. However, rain poses a significant threat to the match's progress, as the weather forecast indicates a high chance of precipitation and thunderstorms. 

With heavy thunderstorms to light showers each year. The monsoon surprises us in every possible way. From getting drenched to night walks in the chilled breeze, every subtle thing thrills us. Making food lovers more hungry and excited, here are 7 tasty potato snacks in monsoons that are must-haves.

Following intense rainfall, a directive has been issued to close all schools on June 19, 2023. This closure applies not only to schools in Chennai but also to those in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet.

Rainfall throughout the night brought down the temperature in the Delhi-NCR region on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds over and adjoining areas of the entire Delhi and NCR.

This weekend, regions of Delhi are likely to see cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle, according to the IMD. The downpour should provide some relief from the extreme heat for Delhi residents.
 

Heavy rainfall coupled with thundershowers lashed Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) late Wednesday night, providing some respite from the scorching heat early morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more showers ahead.