India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
27 Apr 2025
BengaluruBengaluru to witness more summer rains this year: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted increased summer rainfall for Bengaluru this year.
26 Apr 2025
DelhiIMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi: Check forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Delhi, predicting a rise of 2°C in maximum temperatures in the next two days.
20 Apr 2025
AnantnagIMD forecasts rain in J&K; heatwave in Rajasthan to ease
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in some parts of the Western Himalayan region on Sunday.
17 Apr 2025
PrayagrajIMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain in 36 UP districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for thunderstorms and rain in 36 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
16 Apr 2025
Bay of BengalIMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert for 5 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some parts of India. The forecast is based on the formation of five cyclonic circulations in the country.
07 Apr 2025
Delhi5-day heatwave warning for North India; Rajasthan issued red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heatwave conditions in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab over the next four to five days.
31 Mar 2025
MaharashtraHeatwave relief for Mumbai, neighboring districts; rain expected in April
The India Meteorological Department has predicted rains in Mumbai and its neighboring districts this week after a spell of unnaturally hot weather.
30 Mar 2025
BengaluruBengaluru's heatwave returns, IMD predicts rain soon
Bengaluru, capital of Karnataka, is witnessing a return to summer after a temporary relief owing to rains.
27 Mar 2025
DelhiIMD warns of 'double heatwave' this summer. What is it?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for an unusually hot summer season, especially over West and Central India.
12 Mar 2025
MaharashtraMumbai nears 40°C, IMD issues heatwave warning
Mumbai has registered its first near-40°C temperature of 2025.
09 Mar 2025
BengaluruBengaluru records hottest day of the year at 34.6°C
Bengaluru has experienced its hottest day of the year till now at 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
03 Mar 2025
DelhiIMD issues orange alert for snow, rain in Himachal Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh as heavy rain and snowfall are expected on Monday.
27 Jan 2025
DelhiDelhi records warmest R-Day in 8 years; what's behind it
The national capital, Delhi, recorded its hottest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday.
17 Jan 2025
BiharDense fog envelops Delhi; over 100 flights, 27 trains delayed
Dense fog conditions in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have crippled air travel again, with over 100 flights delayed and 10 canceled on Friday due to zero or low visibility.
15 Jan 2025
DelhiDense fog engulfs Delhi, nearby cities; visibility drops to zero
Delhi and its neighboring regions were engulfed by a thick blanket of dense fog on Wednesday morning, drastically reducing visibility.
11 Jan 2025
Ministry of Earth SciencesIMD to use CubeSats, IoT data for improved weather forecasts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) plans to improve the accuracy of its weather forecasts by leveraging data from CubeSats, crowdsourcing, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
10 Jan 2025
Climate ChangeIndia invites Pakistan, Bangladesh for 'undivided India' event
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year.
08 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentWhy weather forecasts in India will become more accurate soon
The Indian government is mulling a policy that would make it mandatory for domestic airlines to share weather data, collected during takeoffs and landings, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
23 Dec 2024
Dal LakeCold wave freezes water sources in Himachal, Kashmir
A severe cold wave has gripped northern India, with temperatures plunging way below freezing and throwing daily life out of gear.
18 Dec 2024
DelhiDelhi shivers as cold wave intensifies; air quality worsens
Delhi is currently reeling under a severe cold wave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning North India, including the national capital.
16 Dec 2024
OdishaOdisha witnesses rare snowfall as temperature drops below 3°C
Odisha experienced a rare meteorological phenomenon as parts of Sundergarh and Mayurbhanj districts were covered in snowfall on Sunday morning.
13 Dec 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi-NCR cold wave: IMD says temperature might plunge below 4°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Delhi-National Capital Region, predicting a sharp drop in temperature owing to snowfall in the mountains.
13 Dec 2024
BengaluruRainfall predicted for Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry till December 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, warning residents of heavy rainfall over the next four days starting Thursday.
11 Dec 2024
ChennaiSeveral South districts to receive heavy rainfall till December 16
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.
11 Dec 2024
HaryanaDelhi records coldest morning of season at 4.9°C
Delhi witnessed its coldest morning of the season on Wednesday, with the mercury dropping to 4.9 degrees Celsius.
09 Dec 2024
Air Quality IndexCold wave warning for Delhi, parts of north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for Delhi and parts of northern India this week.
06 Dec 2024
DelhiNorthwest India may see 3°C temperature dip—Delhi to get colder
Delhi and other regions of northwest India are preparing for a sharp dip in temperatures as winter arrives.
05 Dec 2024
MumbaiAt 37.3°C, Mumbai records hottest December day in 16 years
Mumbai experienced its hottest December day in 16 years on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 37.3 degrees Celsius.
04 Dec 2024
WinterIMD predicts warmer winter, fewer coldwave days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a warmer winter season for the country, with above-normal temperatures expected from December to February.
03 Dec 2024
IndiaKashmir braces for La Nina: Heavy snowfall, harsh winter ahead
The La Nina climate phenomenon is expected to deliver a harsh winter to Kashmir this year, with weather experts predicting frequent heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures.
01 Dec 2024
ChennaiCyclone Fengal makes landfall: 4 electrocuted, airport reopens in Chennai
Cyclone Fengal, which struck the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday evening, has wreaked havoc in Chennai. The cyclone caused heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the city.
30 Nov 2024
ChennaiCyclone Fengal landfall today; schools, colleges in TN, Puducherry shut
Cyclone Fengal is likely to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon.
29 Nov 2024
ChennaiCyclone Fengal: Deep depression heads to Puducherry coast, schools shut
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strike the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast close to Puducherry on Saturday.
28 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone Fengal to intensify; heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is expected to intensify and hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts by November 30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
27 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalTN on alert for Cyclone Fengal: How powerful is it
Cyclone Fengal—intensifying from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal—is set to make landfall on Wednesday.
26 Nov 2024
Andhra PradeshCyclone Fengal to form over Bay of Bengal, impact TN
A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
26 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalTamil Nadu rain: IMD issues red alert for 4 districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu.
19 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi air remains toxic, trains delayed, schools go online
Delhi continues to battle a severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) nearly touched 500 on Tuesday morning.
18 Nov 2024
AsiaDelhi airport activates low-visibility measures amid smog
Dense fog and severe air pollution have disrupted daily life in the national capital, affecting traffic and flight schedules.
15 Nov 2024
Kerala High CourtSabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.
