India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
26 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsPhase 2 polling: Heatwave conditions to prevail in some states
The polling for the second phase of 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 89 constituencies in 13 states and one Union territory.
24 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsIMD issues 'heatwave to severe heatwave' warning for several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Wednesday, issued a "heatwave to severe heatwave" warning for several states across India.
23 Apr 2024
DelhiDelhi rains, strong winds provide welcome relief from sweltering heat
Light rain and gusty winds brought with themselves short reprieve for the residents of Delhi on Tuesday.
22 Apr 2024
DelhiDelhi-NCR prepares for light rain, strong winds this week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and strong winds in the Delhi-NCR region this week, providing a respite from the summer heat.
21 Apr 2024
Himachal PradeshYellow alert issued in Himachal due to rain, snowfall
Heavy snowfall and rain in the mid- and lower hills caused the closure of at least 104 roads and three national highways in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.
16 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Heatwave alert in several states ahead of phase 1 polling
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a heatwave alert for several states—including Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal.
15 Apr 2024
IndiaIMD predicts above average monsoon for India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an "above normal" monsoon for the country this year.
09 Apr 2024
HeatwaveWill Delhi, NCR see worsening heatwave conditions this week?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a significant rise in Delhi's temperature this week.
09 Apr 2024
BengaluruDouble trouble: Bengaluru tackles heatwave amid water crisis
The soaring temperatures have compounded Bengaluru's challenges, exacerbating its existing struggle with severe water scarcity.
08 Apr 2024
DelhiRain may delay onset of summer in North India: Report
The onset of summer in North India is expected to be delayed by three weeks, the Firstpost reported.
03 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsWill extreme heatwave in April-June affect Lok Sabha voter turnout
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a warning about an extreme heatwave expected between April and June.
01 Apr 2024
IndiaHeatwave in April-May, temperatures to be above normal: IMD
India is set to experience an unusually prolonged heat wave this summer, with temperatures from April to June anticipated to exceed normal levels.
26 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Tap water, toilets: ECI's advisory to beat heatwave during polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued an advisory regarding the mitigation of the heat wave impact on voters during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024.
02 Mar 2024
MaharashtraIMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.
05 Feb 2024
DelhiDelhi's wettest February in 10 years improves air quality
Delhi has logged 29.9 millimeters of rainfall during the first four days of this month, already making it the wettest February in the last 10 years.
05 Feb 2024
Kashmir ValleyAvalanche warning in J&K; rain likely in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Delhi and its neighboring states and union territories will receive light rainfall on Monday.
04 Feb 2024
DelhiDelhi-NCR experiences light showers, IMD predicts rainfall in several states
Delhi and its nearby National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to light rainfall on Sunday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at around 10 degrees Celsius.
31 Jan 2024
HeatwaveIntense heatwaves linked to increased mortality rate: Report
High-intensity heatwave days for long durations can significantly increase the mortality rates in Indian cities, a new study has shown, the Hindustan Times reported.
31 Jan 2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Passengers protest at Delhi airport after IndiGo cancels flight
A group of passengers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, on Wednesday, raised slogans against IndiGo Airlines to protest the cancellation of their flight, reports said.
31 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi experiences the coldest January in 21 years
In January 2024, Delhi experienced its coldest month in 21 years, with the mean maximum temperature at Safdarjung reaching only 17.9°C.
31 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Over 50 flights, 23 trains delayed amid dense fog
Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a dense fog on Wednesday — the third day in a row.
20 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi to witness 5th 'cold day' of January today: IMD
Delhi is bracing for yet another "cold day" on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert amid dense fog.
18 Jan 2024
DelhiFog disrupts transportation in North India, cold wave to continue
Over the past two weeks, thick fog has blanketed parts of north and northeast India, causing major disruptions to road, rail, and air travel.
17 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Fog, coldwave persist; flight and train movement disrupted
Delhi, on Wednesday, woke up to another cold day as dense fog persisted in parts of the capital and adjoining states.
16 Jan 2024
Kashmir ValleyKashmir's snowless winter raises environmental, livelihood concerns
The Kashmir Valley is facing an unusual snowless winter, with little to no snowfall in popular tourist spots like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Srinagar.
16 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog delays over 100 flights, 30 trains
Delhi witnessed dense fog and cold wave again on Tuesday causing disruptions to flights and trains.
15 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog triggers travel chaos, over 150 flights delayed
The cold wave over Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) continued on Monday.
14 Jan 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow IMD intends to leverage AI for improved weather predictions
As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is gearing up to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Monday, it is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and faster supercomputers to enhance weather forecasting models.
14 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations
Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.
09 Jan 2024
Himachal PradeshHimachal: Sissu Lake freezes as temperature drops to -15 degrees
The Sissu Lake in the trans-Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti has frozen as the temperature dropped to -15 degrees Celsius in the valley.
08 Jan 2024
Tamil NaduTN: Heavy rains shut schools, colleges, trigger massive traffic jams
Torrential rains on Sunday caused massive traffic jams, creating difficulties for commuters in various parts of Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai.
07 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi schools closed till January 12 amid cold wave
Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next five days until January 12 for students up to Class 5 due to the cold weather conditions in north India.
06 Jan 2024
DelhiSevere cold wave grips North India, no relief till Tuesday
Delhi and several parts of North India are currently facing harsh cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below average.
02 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi experiences light haze, 26 trains delayed
Delhi and the National Capital Region(NCR) experienced mild fog on Tuesday, causing delays for trains and flights.
01 Jan 2024
DelhiDense fog covers North India, IMD forecasts severe cold wave
Delhi and parts of North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, continued to witness dense fog and chilly weather on Monday, the first day of the year 2024.
31 Dec 2023
DelhiDense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.
30 Dec 2023
DelhiDense fog continues to disrupt trains, flights in North India
Foggy conditions continued to disrupt train and flight schedules across North India, including the national capital, Delhi, and states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
29 Dec 2023
Cold WaveDense fog disrupts transport in North India, red alert issued
Heavy fog continued to disrupt transportation across North India, causing delays in numerous flights and trains on Friday.
28 Dec 2023
DelhiCold wave: 134 flights delayed as heavy fog engulfs Delhi
At least 134 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as a thick layer of fog continued to engulf the national capital, leading to near-zero visibility on Thursday.
27 Dec 2023
DelhiThick fog continues in Delhi; 110 flights, 25 trains hit
Heavy fog continued to engulf Delhi on Wednesday, resulting in near-zero visibility in the national capital.
26 Dec 2023
DelhiDelhi: 30 flights delayed, 5 diverted amid fog, low visibility
At least 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed and five were diverted in Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital remained enveloped in thick fog for the third day.
20 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: 10 dead, IAF pressed for relief, rescue
At least 10 people have reportedly been killed in Tamil Nadu after torrential rains wreaked havoc in the state's southern areas.
