Flood Alert Issued in Theni as Vaigai Dam Nears Full Capacity | Udaipur Kiran

Chennai, October 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Continuous heavy rainfall over the Western Ghats under the influence of the northeast monsoon has led to a rapid rise in the water level of the Vaigai Dam in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district. With the level reaching 69 feet, the Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a third-level flood warning. […]

UAE bans Iranian ‘Uranus Star’ bottled water after two die from contamination in Oman; confirms no permits issued | World News

The UAE confirmed Uranus Star is absent from major retailers, no import permits were issued, and urged immediate disposal/ Representative Image Following the deaths of two individuals in Oman linked to contaminated bottled water from the Iranian brand Uranus Star, the UAE has moved quickly to block the product’s entry and trade within its borders, […]

Heavy Rain and Lightning Alert Issued for Several Districts of Chhattisgarh | Udaipur Kiran

Raipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning across several districts of Chhattisgarh, including Raipur, Rajnandgaon, and Balrampur. The department has advised residents to remain cautious as thunderstorms and lightning are expected in most parts of the state. According to the forecast, heavy rain is […]

‘Put travel plans on hold’: H-1B visa warning issued by University of Southern California; ‘Until further guidance’

University of Southern California has issued a travel warning for H-1B faculty. The University of Southern California has issued a travel warning urging its faculty and staff who are on H-1B visas to defer international travel until further guidance is available on the visa issue. The university’s student newspaper reported about the advisory that also […]

Yellow Alert Issued in 26 Districts of Chhattisgarh for Thunderstorms, Lightning and Gusty Winds | Udaipur Kiran

Raipur, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for 26 districts of Chhattisgarh warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The state continues to experience rainy conditions, with Raipur witnessing heavy showers on Sunday afternoon. Cloudy skies prevailed on Monday morning as well. The monsoon is likely to retreat 10 […]

Weather to Change After Dussehra in Himachal, Yellow Alert Issued | Udaipur Kiran

Shimla, September 29 (Udaipur Kiran News): The pleasant weather in Himachal Pradesh following the withdrawal of the monsoon is set to change soon. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning that after Dussehra, the state is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. According to the latest forecast, the weather across Himachal […]

New Opium Policy Issued: Farmers Yielding Less Than 80 Kg Under CPS to Face License Suspension | Udaipur Kiran

Chittorgarh (Patrika English News): The Union Finance Ministry has released the 2025–26 opium cultivation policy, introducing stricter rules that could see several farmers lose their licenses while others regain previously suspended permits. According to the policy, farmers cultivating under the Concentrated Poppy Straw (CPS) method will face a one-year suspension of their licenses if they […]

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Drake Passage; no tsunami threat issued

A strong earthquake with a revised magnitude of 7.5 struck the Drake Passage on Thursday, shaking the remote region between South America and Antarctica but posing no widespread tsunami threat, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.Initially reported as an 8.0 magnitude event, the US Geological Survey (USGS) later downgraded the quake and confirmed it […]

Black rain alert issued twice in 6 hrs: Heavy rains batter Hong Kong; flights delayed, public services hit | World News

Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal for the second time in six hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, […]