Millions prepare for heavy rains and strong winds as a significant nor'easter approaches the US Northeast.
Millions in the US Northeast prepare for a significant nor'easter bringing heavy rains and strong winds, with coastal flood warnings issued from North Carolina to Connecticut.
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Coastal flood warnings have been issued from North Carolina to Connecticut due to an expected nor'easter.
Coastal flood warning in US: Millions in the Northeast prepare for a significant nor’easter expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds.
Coastal flood warnings are issued from North Carolina to Connecticut, alerting residents to potential flooding.
Areas in Maryland and Virginia are already experiencing rising waters, with warnings for low-lying regions.
New York City officials encourage residents to prepare for possible flooding in coastal neighborhoods with necessary precautions.
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Coastal flooding will impact low-lying regions in Maryland and Virginia.
Very likely · Within days
The India Meteorological Department has issued an extreme rain warning for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh as a Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal moves toward the coast, with very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected from September 23-25, alongside thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds affecting multiple states including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Vidarbha.
Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 4 storm with winds up to 150 mph, approaches the islands, with uncertain track posing risks of coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and potential impacts reminiscent of Hurricane Iniki in 1992.
Gurugram authorities issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and waterlogged areas following an IMD warning for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the National Capital Region.
Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, causing waterlogging in several areas. The IMD recorded 0.7 mm of rain at Safdarjung and 1.3 mm more by 8.30 am, with light to moderate showers and thunderstorms expected. AQI remained satisfactory at 59. Rain is unlikely from Monday to Thursday.
The India Meteorological Department announced on Monday that September rainfall over India is most likely to be below normal, with above-average maximum temperatures expected. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra cited August's 16% below-average precipitation, raising concerns about farm output and economic growth. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran noted adequate rainfall in many regions has kept Kharif sowing only marginally lower than last year, which augurs well for agricultural output, though Rabi crop impact remains uncertain.
Hyderabad residents can expect light rain and gusty winds today, with the IMD forecasting cloudy skies and temperatures around 32°C. Isolated areas in Telangana may see thunderstorms and stronger winds, with light to moderate rainfall predicted for the state over the next seven days.