India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
06 Jan 2021
Jammu And KashmirFlights suspended, highway closed as snowfall continues in Kashmir Valley
Kashmir remained cut off from the rest of the country for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and the Mughal Road remained closed, while air traffic was suspended due to heavy snowfall.
18 Dec 2020
Himachal PradeshDelhi braces for biting cold wave; IMD issues orange alert
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Delhi as biting cold waves gripped the national capital.
03 Dec 2020
Tamil NaduCyclone Burevi to cross Pamban soon; alert in TN, Kerala
The cyclonic storm named Burevi in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Pamban island off the Tamil Nadu coast soon, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
02 Dec 2020
Tamil NaduCyclone Burevi likely to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecasted that the cyclonic storm Burevi is likely to cross Tamil Nadu early on Friday (December 4).
26 Nov 2020
Tamil NaduNivar weakens into "severe cyclonic storm;" rains lash Chennai, Puducherry
Late last night, Cyclone Nivar made landfall near Puducherry, but it is learned to have weakened. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said this morning that the cyclone would further weaken and become a cyclonic storm.
25 Nov 2020
Tamil NaduCyclone Nivar to hit TN, Puducherry tonight; rains lash Chennai
Cyclone Nivar, which has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, is approaching Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and is expected to hit the southeast coast by midnight.
23 Nov 2020
Andhra PradeshCyclone Nivar to hit Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday: Details here
South coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to be hit by Cyclone Nivar by Wednesday, November 25. On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that the depression is still 600 km south-southeast of Puducherry.
18 Oct 2020
TelanganaHyderabad: No relief from heavy rains next week, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department has issued a six-day rain alert for Hyderabad in Telangana even as at least 50 people lost their lives due to the heavy downpour across the state.
20 Aug 2020
NoidaDelhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected
The downpour that washed Delhi/NCR on Wednesday, continued well into Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. As a downside, it also revealed how poorly-equipped the infrastructure of National Capital, and neighboring areas, is.
01 Jun 2020
IndiaSouthwest Monsoon hits Kerala, says IMD; 'normal' rainfall predicted
The southwest monsoon has finally arrived in Kerala, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
20 May 2020
West Bengal4 dead in Bengal, Odisha as Cyclone Amphan makes landfall
After Cyclone Amphan made landfall at Digha in West Bengal on Wednesday, reports emerged of the deaths of two people in the state.
19 May 2020
West BengalWorst cyclone since 1999: IMD on fast-approaching Cyclone Amphan
At a press briefing, called to shed light on the preparedness about the impending Cyclone Amphan, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that it is the most intense cyclone to have been formed over the Bay of Bengal after 1999.
17 May 2020
OdishaNDRF teams deployed in Odisha, Bengal as Cyclone Amphan approaches
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 17 teams to Odisha and West Bengal as the approaching Cyclone Amphan threatens the two states.
04 Sep 2019
MumbaiMumbai Rains live updates: IMD issues orange alert
Residents of Mumbai woke up to a wet morning on Wednesday, with heavy downpour during the night throwing normal life out of the gear.
08 Jul 2019
PuneMaharashtra, Konkan, Goa to witness heavy-very heavy rains: IMD
Regions of Konkan, Goa and north Madhya Maharashtra regions (including Mumbai) are likely to face heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming week, as per the forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
08 Jul 2019
MumbaiHeavy rains lash Mumbai: Flights disrupted; traffic jams, water-logging reported
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in the early hours on Monday, leading to the disruption of flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as well as traffic snarls across the city.
29 Jun 2019
Bay of BengalNo more waiting, monsoon might hit Delhi in July first-week
Delhi and several other north Indian states are reeling under intense heat, and are recording temperatures as high as 48 degree Celsius.
12 Jun 2019
IndiaCyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat tomorrow: All details here
Weeks after the Eastern coast of India, namely Odisha, was hit by severe cyclonic storm Fani (pronounced as Foni), the Western coast is preparing for Cyclone Vayu.
08 Jun 2019
IndiaRed, orange alerts sounded as monsoon hits Kerala
After a week's delay, monsoons hit the Kerala coast on Saturday, India Meteorological Department announced. The event marks the official arrival of India's four-month-long monsoon season.
01 May 2019
OdishaCyclone Fani inches towards Odisha, state put on high alert
Cyclone Fani has turned into "extremely severe cyclonic storm" and is inching towards the coast of Odisha, prompting MeT Department to issue a orange warning.
29 Apr 2019
Tamil NaduCyclone Fani: PM Modi asks officials to take preventive measures
Expressing concern over the situation arising due to Cyclone Fani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had spoken to officials to take preventive measure and provide assistance.
28 Apr 2019
Tamil Nadu#Warning: Cyclone Fani to turn into severe cyclonic storm
According to the MeT Department, Cyclone Fani is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday and could turn into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours.
02 Feb 2019
Pakistan NewsPowerful 5.6-magnitude quake jolts Afghan-Pakistan border; tremors in Delhi-NCR too
A powerful 5.6-magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening jolted the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. Strong tremors were also reportedly felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir.
26 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirCold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at -17.1 Celsius
The cold wave sweeping Kashmir intensified today as the mercury stayed several degree below the freezing point, resulting in frozen water bodies and water supply lines in several residential areas.
22 Dec 2018
IndiaDelhi's minimum temperature dips to 4 degrees Celsius again
Delhiites shivered today as the mercury once again dipped to 4 degrees Celsius.
17 Dec 2018
Andhra PradeshCyclone Phethai to make landfall in AP today; alert sounded
A month after Cyclone Gaja hit the eastern coast wreaking havoc, Andhra Pradesh is bracing for yet another severe cyclonic storm - Cyclone Phethai.
12 Dec 2018
Air PollutionDelhi's air-quality remains 'severe', mild rain adds to pollution woes
Thick haze engulfed Delhi today as air quality in the national capital remained severe for the third consecutive day with mild rains further adding to pollution woes, authorities said.
07 Dec 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal reels under intense cold, -10 degree Celsius in Lahaul-Spiti
Himachal Pradesh is reeling under intense cold following a fresh spell of snowfall with temperatures in tribal Lahaul-Spiti district hitting nearly -10 degree Celsius, the Meteorological Department said.
04 Dec 2018
DelhiAt 8 degrees Celsius, Delhi records coldest morning this season
Delhi witnessed the coldest morning of the season today, with the minimum temperature plunging to 8 degrees Celsius.
16 Nov 2018
Tamil NaduCyclone Gaja crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; thousands evacuated
Early Friday, the severe cyclonic storm Gaja crossed Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast between Nagapattinam and Vedaranniyam, a weather bulletin revealed. The speed of the winds was estimated at 120 km per hour.
15 Nov 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall, rain bring temperature down
Mercury plummeted in Himachal Pradesh after fresh snowfall in high reaches of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Shimla, and Kullu districts and rain in some parts of the state yesterday night, the Meteorological department said.
11 Nov 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal: Snow, rainfall predicted in state; Kullu on high alert
Snow and rain may occur at some places in Himachal Pradesh from November 11-14, the Meteorological Department said.
01 Nov 2018
Tamil NaduNE monsoon hits parts of South, to expand in 24hrs
The northeast monsoon has set in over parts of South India from today and would expand in the next 24 hours, regional weather office said.
12 Oct 2018
OdishaCyclone Titli weakens into deep depression; Odisha rivers in spate
A day after Cyclone Titli battered Odisha and left behind a trail of destruction, the state is gearing up to restore power supply and road links amid concerns over a possible flood situation.
24 Sep 2018
Himachal PradeshHeavy rain lashes parts of Himachal Pradesh, one feared dead
Heavy rains lashed several areas of Himachal Pradesh today with the weatherman issuing "high alert" for Kullu.
04 Sep 2018
IndiaTwelve more killed and fourteen injured in Uttar Pradesh rains
Twelve more people were killed and fourteen injured in overnight rain-related incidents in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said on Tuesday.
26 Aug 2018
OdishaHeavy rains hit Odisha; more showers in next 2 days
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal with the Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar forecasting more showers for the next 48 hours.
14 Aug 2018
KarnatakaKerala, Karnataka, among others to receive heavy-rainfall in next 48-hours
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that states including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (ghat areas primarily), Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh will receive heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours.
13 Aug 2018
MonsoonHeavy rains lash several parts of Himachal Pradesh, schools closed
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh overnight prompting authorities to close schools in several districts including Shimla, Kangra, and Solan, officials said.
12 Aug 2018
OdishaHeavy rains lash Odisha, throwing life out of gear
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today disrupting normal life, even as the Meteorological department forecast more showers in many areas.
