By a widely accepted definition, a cloudburst means more than 100 mm of rainfall in one hour, over a small area.

By Saeed Shah, Rajendra Jadhav and Shilpa Jamkhandikar ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Massive, sudden downpours of rain known ...

Heavy monsoon rains have boosted India’s reservoirs, setting hydropower output on course to rise about 10% in FY26, after a ...

On track for more than 48 inches of rain in August, India’s financial capital is expected to surpass the record set in 2020.

So far, this monsoon season has seen four major cloudbursts, including in India's Uttarakhand, India and Pakistan's Buner.

A 10-foot Indian Rock Python triggered panic in a Mumbai residential area after monsoon rains displaced it from its habitat.

PharmEasy report identifies Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra as dengue hotspots, emphasizing early testing and ...

The lower crude oil import for July was primarily due to scheduled refinery maintenance shutdown and comparatively lower demand due to the monsoon season.

Whether you’re a sweet-toothed foodie or a home chef seeking inspiration, indulge in the comforting charm of the rains with ...

In July 2023, India's oil imports from Russia fell significantly as discounts narrowed and state refiners turned to ...

Follow the rain-related updates from Mumbai, Delhi, and other parts of the country in The Hindu live blog on August 16, 2025.