India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
19 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: 3 dead, high alert in 4 districts
At least three people were reportedly killed and three more are feared dead in Tamil Nadu after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the southern districts of the state.
18 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: Public holiday in 4 districts; 1 dead
Heavy rainfall pummeled Tamil Nadu on Sunday and Monday, leading to flooding and disrupting normal life in four southern districts: Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari.
17 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduHeavy rainfall forecast in TN, Kerala; cold wave in north
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in southern India on Sunday and Monday, which will likely affect normal life in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep.
08 Dec 2023
RainfallCyclone Michaung: 20 dead in Chennai; schools, colleges shut
Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Michaung has flooded Chennai and resulted in at least 20 deaths.
06 Dec 2023
CycloneCyclone Michaung weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Michaung hit Andhra Pradesh near Bapatla late on Tuesday but has since weakened into a deep depression.
04 Dec 2023
Bay of BengalCyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.
03 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduAndhra, TN brace for Cyclone Michaung, disaster response teams ready
Cyclonic storm Michaung, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning, with winds that could pack speeds of up to 100mph.
02 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduCyclone Michaung to make landfall in coastal Andhra by Tuesday
Cyclone Michaung, currently brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is anticipated to make its landfall between the Machilipatnam and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
01 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduMore rain to lash Chennai, other Tamil Nadu districts today
Heavy rainfall continued to batter Chennai and several other districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, triggering waterlogging and traffic jams in several low-lying regions of the state.
30 Nov 2023
Tamil NaduSchools shut, helpline numbers launched: Heavy rain cripples Tamil Nadu
Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday amid heavy rain.
27 Nov 2023
GujaratLightning strikes kill 20 as 'unseasonal' rain pounds Gujarat
At least 20 people reportedly lost their lives in lightning strikes across Gujarat on Sunday as the state experienced the wrath of unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms over the weekend.
26 Nov 2023
GujaratHailstorm, unseasonal rainfall hit Gujarat
Gujarat witnessed unusual weather on Sunday, with unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms turning streets into snow-like landscapes.
25 Nov 2023
MumbaiIMD forecasts rainfall in Mumbai; Yellow alert in Gujarat, TN
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra from Saturday.
24 Nov 2023
Tamil NaduSchool holiday, landslides: Heavy rain cripples Tamil Nadu, Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a forecast on Friday predicting the possibility of heavy rain in isolated parts across several districts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
20 Nov 2023
DelhiSchools, colleges reopen as Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'
All schools and colleges in Delhi resumed physical or offline classes on Monday as the air quality index (AQI) improved slightly to remain in the "very poor" category.
17 Nov 2023
CycloneHeavy rain likely in Bengal, Odisha as cyclone Midhili intensifies
The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Friday morning has intensified into a cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
16 Nov 2023
Bay of BengalCyclone Midhili likely to make landfall in Bangladesh on Saturday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, warned of an upcoming cyclone that could impact India.
15 Nov 2023
Bay of BengalThreat of 2 cyclones looms over Bay of Bengal: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that two low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal could potentially escalate into cyclones.
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDiwali: Delhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Ayodhya lights 22L diyas
Amid Diwali celebrations, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) cautioned that Delhi's air quality may worsen during and after the festivities.
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
09 Nov 2023
MonsoonTamil Nadu: Monsoon prompts school holiday in 5 districts
Five districts in Tamil Nadu declared a school holiday on Thursday as the northeastern monsoon continues to intensify.
04 Nov 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: Schools shut, IMD issues 'orange alert'
Amid heavy downpours due to the onset of the northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu, schools have been shut on Saturday in nine districts of the state.
24 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi's AQI improves but might backslide amid festival, harvest
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has reportedly improved to the "poor" category after two consecutive days of hovering in the "very poor" bracket.
24 Oct 2023
Bay of BengalCyclone Hamoon intensifies, heavy rainfall alert in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that Cyclone Hamoon has intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
22 Oct 2023
Andhra PradeshIndia braces for rare 'twin cyclones,' first since 2018: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will likely witness rare twin cyclones in the coming days—a phenomenon last witnessed in 2018, India Today reported.
20 Oct 2023
CycloneCyclone Tej: IMD warns of intensifying depression in Arabian Sea
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Friday, warned of an upcoming cyclone that could hit India.
16 Oct 2023
KeralaKerala: Flood-like situation in Thiruvananthapuram after heavy rains, schools shut
Heavy rainfall has reportedly disrupted normal life in Kerala, leading to waterlogging in several regions, especially the southernmost districts.
08 Oct 2023
SikkimSikkim flood: Death toll rises to 77, over 100 missing
The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods has climbed to 77, including nine Army personnel, AFP reported.
07 Oct 2023
SikkimSikkim flood: 27 dead, search continues for 143 missing persons
The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday, reportedly increased to 27, including seven army personnel.
23 Sep 2023
NagpurMaharashtra: Flood-like situation in Nagpur city after heavy rains
Heavy rainfall in Nagpur city of Maharashtra for the past 24 hours has resulted in severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, PTI reported.
18 Sep 2023
GujaratGujarat rains: Rivers in spate, 9,600 rescued amid flood alert
Gujarat is under flood alert after heavy rainfall lashed the state.
16 Sep 2023
MonsoonHeavy rain lashes Madhya Pradesh, IMD issues alert
Madhya Pradesh received substantial downpours in the past 24 hours, with the state's Bhimpur village receiving a record-breaking 445mm of rain. This surpasses Chaurai town's previous record of 410mm of rainfall in 2020.
15 Sep 2023
DelhiHeavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic congestion in Delhi-NCR
Substantial downpours and gusty winds swept through Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday morning, triggering waterlogging in numerous parts of the national capital.
12 Sep 2023
Uttar PradeshOver 20 dead, schools shut as rains batter Uttar Pradesh
At least 21 people died in the last 24 hours as heavy rainfall lashed Uttar Pradesh, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life, reported The Times of India.
25 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Hundreds stranded on damaged Kullu-Mandi Highway
Himachal Pradesh, which has been experiencing relentless rain for days, received more showers on Thursday, intensifying fears of flash floods and landslides.
22 Aug 2023
UttarakhandIMD predicts second 'break monsoon' phase, hills on high alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a second phase of "break monsoon" for several parts of India this week, attributing the weather phenomenon to the El Nino episode.
21 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: IMD sounds rain alert, 10 rescued from Koldam
No immediate respite is in sight for Himachal Pradesh as more heavy rainfall is predicted in the hill state this week.
19 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshIMD predicts heavy rains in Himachal, Uttarakhand until Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in numerous parts of India, including Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, until Tuesday.
18 Aug 2023
Himachal PradeshMonsoon menace: Death toll climbs to 74 in Himachal
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh rose to 74 on Thursday, with two deaths in the Chamba district.
17 Aug 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Landslide destroys 15 houses in Dehradun, relief work underway
As Uttarakhand continues to feel the wrath of the ongoing monsoon, nearly 15 houses and seven cowsheds were reportedly destroyed in a landslide on Wednesday in Vikasnagar's Langha Jakhan village in Dehradun.
