India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
Assam: Over 1.05 lakh people affected as Brahmaputra river swells
Over the past few days, torrential rainfall has triggered floods affecting over 1.05 lakh people across 14 districts of Assam, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Delhi on 'red alert' for heatwave, expect relief from tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for Delhi as the city battles a severe heatwave.
Delayed monsoon progress likely to revive by late June
The monsoon in India has been weaker than usual, with meteorologists predicting a revival only by the last week of June.
Heat stress to subside from June 19; monsoon progress delayed
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the ongoing heat wave conditions across North India will gradually ease after the next three days.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai, other districts; road caves in
Mumbai and its surrounding areas have experienced significant rainfall in the past 24 hours, providing a respite from recent high temperatures.
IMD forecasts weather conditions for Delhi, Bengaluru, other cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for several major cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
IMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 9 other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and nine other states on Saturday (June 1).
Explained: Why Indian city temperatures are reaching unprecedented highs
Metropolitan cities in India have seen record-breaking temperatures in May, June, and July over recent years.
Northeastern states isolated from mainland due to flooded railway tracks
Several northeastern states of India, including Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and the southern part of Assam, have been cut off from the rest of the country due to waterlogged and damaged railway tracks.
Video: Fire at Noida residential society after AC blast
A massive fire broke out in a flat at the Lotus Boulevard society, located in Noida's Sector 100, due to an explosion in an air conditioner.
Relief from heat soon as monsoon advances over Kerala, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the monsoon season has arrived two days ahead of schedule in Kerala and most parts of northeast India.
Not just Delhi, temperatures across the world are soaring
In recent years, there has been a global trend of record-breaking heat, with many locations reporting their highest-ever temperatures.
Delhi weather claims 1st life: Bihar man dies of heatstroke
A 40-year-old man from Darbhanga, Bihar died of heatstroke at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on Wednesday—the first heatstroke related death in the national capital this summer.
Delhi: IMD probes possible 'sensor error' in record-breaking heatwave
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is investigating the temperature sensor at the Mungeshpur automatic weather station in Delhi, according to the office's Director General M Mohapatra.
Rain in Delhi after temperature hits record high at 52.3°C
Delhi experienced an unprecedented heatwave on Wednesday (May 29), with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 52.3°C in the suburb of Mungeshpur.
Explained: Why is Delhi so hot? When to expect respite?
Delhi is witnessing extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.
No relief from heatwave in northern India, 'red alert' issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several regions of the country, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.
Cyclone Remal: Death toll 37 in northeastern states
Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead in northeastern states.
15 killed in stone quarry collapse, landslides in Mizoram
At least 15 people were killed in multiple landslides across Aizawl on Tuesday, including 11 in a stone quarry collapse, as Mizoram faced storms triggered by Cyclone Remal.
When will monsoon arrive in major Indian cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the arrival of the much-anticipated southwest monsoon in Kerala on May 31.
Bengal: 1 dead in Kolkata as Cyclone Remal makes landfall
The severe cyclonic storm "Remal" made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, with winds reaching up to 135 kmph, late on Sunday.
Cyclone 'Remal' to hit Bengal tonight; Kolkata airport suspends operations
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday that Cyclone 'Remal' is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next six hours.
India's power demand nears all-time high as heatwave intensifies
India's peak power demand soared to a new seasonal high of 239.96GW on Friday, driven by rising temperatures across the country.
Cyclone Remal to make landfall in Bengal, red alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on Sunday.
'Boycott elections' graffiti come up on DU walls; FIRs filed
Two First Information Reports (FIRs) were lodged following the discovery of graffiti advocating for an election boycott on Delhi University walls.
Amid 'red alert', Delhi may witness hottest poll day
Delhi is bracing for its hottest polling day ever, with temperatures expected to exceed 47 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Kerala rains: 4 dead, IMD sounds 'orange' alert
At least four people have lost their lives due to heavy rains in Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several districts on Thursday.
North India on red alert; temperature to soar over 45°
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe heatwave warning for several states in North India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh for Wednesday.
Severe heatwave in north India for 3 days
North India is currently in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several parts of Delhi surpassing the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday.
Red alert issued for heatwave in Delhi and surrounding areas
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert due to escalating temperatures in Delhi and neighboring states.
IMD forecasts severe heatwave in North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, effective from Saturday to Monday (May 18 to 20).
Heatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.
Billboard falls in Mumbai dust storm, 7 injured
At least seven people were injured after a metal billboard crashed on them amid a strong dust storm in Mumbai.
IMD predicts fresh heatwave over Northwest India from May 16
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Monday, predicted that a fresh heatwave would sweep across northwest India starting Thursday.
Kerala shuts educational institutions till Monday amid heatwave
The government of Kerala has ordered all educational institutions to remain closed until Monday in light of the severe heatwave.
2024 likely to be India's hottest year on record: Report
India is currently grappling with intense heat, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a "red alert" for West Bengal and Odisha in May.
Severe heatwave sweeps across India, prompting warnings and closures
India is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 45°C on Monday.
IMD issues severe heatwave warning for several regions across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for several regions across the country, forecasting potentially record-breaking temperatures.
Phase 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.
IMD 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.