India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
Delhi sets 2-year record as temperature drops to 4.2°C
Delhi has recorded its coldest day of the season, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
IMD alerts of cold wave across north, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a green alert for Delhi on January 6 due to a cold wave. The weather agency has predicted shallow fog during the morning hours.
Delhi air quality stays 'very poor'; fog cancels 148 flights
Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" on Tuesday, with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 384 recorded at 8:00am. The AQI increased to 388 by 4:00pm, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
IMD forecasts dense fog, coldwave across several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that multiple regions in northern and eastern India are likely to continue to witness dense to very dense fog in the coming days.
4 killed in crash on Mumbai-Delhi Expressway due to fog
A major accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway early Monday due to dense fog.
Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' as temperature rises amid disturbance
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) worsened further on Saturday, despite a slight rise in the minimum temperature.
IMD issues cyclone alert for Andaman; heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in light of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.
Winter descends upon J&K; Srinagar records season's first sub-zero temperature
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded its first sub-zero temperature of the season.
IMD warns of severe cold wave in Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a considerable decrease in temperature for the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.
Cyclone alert issued for Andaman and Nicobar islands
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This comes after a cyclonic circulation was formed over the Bay of Bengal.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates sharply, several areas record 'severe' pollution
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 372 at 6:30am on Sunday. This puts the city in the very poor category.
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rainfall due to deep depression
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu as a low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning.
Delhi-NCR air quality worsens; 5 stations record 300+ AQI
The air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated further, with five monitoring stations recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 300.
India's sunlight hours continue to decline due to rising pollution
India has witnessed a significant decline in sunlight since 1988, primarily due to rising air pollution levels.
India could experience severe cold wave this year; know why
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a harsher winter in India by the end of this year, attributing the forecast to the possible resurgence of La Niña.
Southwest monsoon withdraws from west Rajasthan, 3 days before schedule
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the Southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from parts of west Rajasthan.
Dam overflow causes huge crater in Sawai Madhopur; villages submerged
Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district is reeling under severe flooding after the Surwal Dam overflowed due to incessant rainfall.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Delhi, parts of north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across several parts of the country in the coming days.
Uttarkashi floods: 43 people, including 9 Army personnel still missing
Nearly a week after devastating flash floods hit Dharali on August 5, officials have confirmed that 43 people remain missing. The list of the missing includes nine Army personnel.
Heavy rain in Delhi; flights delayed at IGI Airport
Delhi and its neighboring regions of Noida and Ghaziabad were hit by heavy rainfall early on Tuesday.
IMD issues orange alert for 8 Gujarat districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for eight districts in Gujarat.
Waterlogging, traffic jams across Delhi-NCR after rain; orange alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, forecasting heavy rainfall throughout the day.
Heavy rains disrupt life in Himachal Pradesh, 249 roads closed
Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the closure of 249 roads across the state.
IMD issues orange alert for Delhi-NCR after early morning showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
Monsoon covers entire country by June 29, 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that monsoon rains will cover the entire country by June 29, 2025.
Delhi's monsoon likely to arrive in next 2 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will reach Delhi and its neighboring areas within the next two days.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Delhi today, issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "yellow alert" for Delhi, predicting heavy rainfall on Sunday.
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rains, thunderstorms on Sunday
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat on Sunday as heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds lashed the region.
Heatwave to continue in Delhi-NCR, northwestern states till Wednesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a heatwave in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and several northwestern states. The intense weather is expected to last until at least Wednesday, June 11.
34 dead, 19,000 displaced in Northeast after heavy rain
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the northeastern states of India, killing at least 34 people and displacing thousands.
IMD issues red alert in Assam, Meghalaya amid heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya in the coming week as northeastern India continues to be battered by heavy rains, landslides, and flooding.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.
Another red alert issued for heavy rain in Mumbai
Mumbai has recorded its earliest monsoon onset ever, with over 200mm of rain falling in several parts of the city.
Mumbai: Monsoon arrives nearly 3 weeks earlier, sets new record
The southwest monsoon has hit Mumbai today, marking an unprecedented early arrival.
Mumbai's newly-inaugurated Worli Metro station flooded after heavy rain
The Worli underground metro station in Mumbai was inundated with muddy water after the city witnessed an early monsoon.
Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, Pune; Karnataka on high alert
Mumbai and Pune have been witnessing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon advances after hitting Kerala on May 24.
Maharashtra: IMD issues red alert for south Konkan districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra's South Konkan region.
Delhi-NCR: Heavy rains disrupt flights, roads get flooded
Delhi and its neighboring areas were battered by heavy rains and thunderstorms early on Sunday.
Heavy rain expected in 10+ states; check details
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and West Bengal on Wednesday.
Delhi, Bengaluru to see cloudy sky, rains today: IMD
Delhiites are finally getting some relief from the sweltering heat, thanks to the rainfall and thunderstorms that started on May 2.
IMD predicts rain for Mumbai, Delhi, Karnataka till May 10
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms over the next two days in Mumbai, issuing a yellow alert until Thursday morning at least.