India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
27 Jul 2021
DelhiIMD forecasts heavy rainfall for these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and west Uttar Pradesh today.
20 Jul 2021
IndiaLightning strikes jump by 34%; experts point to climate change
India saw 18.5 million lightning strikes between April 2020 and March 2021, marking a significant jump of 34% from the 13.8 million strikes that occurred over the corresponding period in the previous year.
19 Jul 2021
DelhiIncessant overnight rains drench Delhi; IMD issues advisory
The national capital woke up to incessant overnight rains on Monday morning that caused waterlogging in several parts of the city.
18 Jul 2021
Mumbai22 died as heavy rains lash Mumbai; government announces relief
At least 22 people were killed in rain-related incidents in Mumbai, Maharashtra as the city experienced showers late last night and early Sunday morning.
14 Jul 2021
DelhiDelhi sees more rain today, a three-day lull from tomorrow
Delhi received more rainfall last night and this morning, leading to a further drop in temperature.
13 Jul 2021
IndiaMonsoon finally arrives in Delhi; heavy rain in many parts
Monsoon finally arrived in Delhi today after a long delay and several faulty alerts.
13 Jul 2021
DelhiIt's finally here! Monsoon rains drench a parched Delhi
The Southwest Monsoon finally reached Delhi on Tuesday, 16 days behind the usual date of onset, making it the most delayed in 19 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
12 Jul 2021
DelhiDelhi gets respite as IMD predicts heavy rains today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in several parts of North India, including Delhi, on Monday, even as a harsh heatwave continues to sizzle the region.
09 Jul 2021
MumbaiMaharashtra: Monsoon in revival mode; moderate showers in Mumbai
After a long gap, Maharashtra is expected to receive good rainfall for the next four to five days as the southwest monsoon has become active once again, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
09 Jul 2021
DelhiDelhi's fourth 'heatwave day' of July ends with rains
In some respite from the scorching heat, parts of Delhi received rains Thursday night.
03 Jul 2021
DelhiHeatwave abates, IMD forecasts drop in temperature over North India
The oppressive heatwave that swept through the north Indian plains and hills has abated and no such conditions are likely to prevail during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
01 Jul 2021
HaryanaIMD issues heatwave warning for northwest Indian regions, including Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that northwestern Indian regions, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, northern Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and northwestern Madhya Pradesh, are likely to witness heatwave conditions over the next two days.
30 Jun 2021
MonsoonHeatwave grips Delhi as monsoon plays hide and seek
With the monsoon keeping away from Delhi and nearby areas, another hot day is likely to trouble residents in the national capital on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
23 Jun 2021
MonsoonMonsoon likely to elude Delhi till end of June: IMD
Delhi is unlikely to receive monsoonal showers till the end of June and the maximum temperature in the city is predicted to hover around 40 degree Celsius till then, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
17 Jun 2021
West BengalHeavy rain batters Bengal, leaves arterial roads waterlogged
Several low-lying areas and thoroughfares in the city lay inundated on Thursday as heavy rain continued to lash parts of Bengal, with the Met department predicting more downpour over the next three days under the influence of a vigorous southwest monsoon and a cyclonic circulation.
16 Jun 2021
MonsoonConditions unfavorable for further advance of monsoon in North India
Atmospheric conditions are still not favorable for further advance of monsoon into Rajasthan, remaining parts of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
12 Jun 2021
MonsoonHeavy rains lash Mumbai; IMD issues alerts
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in 24 hours till Saturday morning, although no major waterlogging was reported and local trains, as well as city buses, largely ran as per their normal schedule.
12 Jun 2021
OdishaHeavy rains to lash western districts of Odisha
After Cyclone Yaas created havoc in coastal districts of Odisha, a low pressure created over northwest Bay of Bengal appeared set to bring heavy rainfall in the western region of the state on Saturday, the Met office said.
09 Jun 2021
RainfallMonsoon reaches Mumbai; local train services hit after heavy rains
The southwest monsoon arrived in Mumbai and its neighboring areas on Wednesday, the IMD announced as heavy rains lashed the country's financial capital and suburbs since early morning.
25 May 2021
IndiaCyclone Yaas: IMD warns flooding, disruption in power supply
Officials at the India Meteorological Department have warned possible disruption in power supply and flooding in low-lying areas in the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal, as Cyclone Yaas is set to make landfall near Dhamra Port early tomorrow morning.
25 May 2021
OdishaCyclone Yaas landfall likely in Balasore; Odisha rushes relief teams
The Odisha government on Monday rushed a rescue and relief team to the Balasore district ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Yaas.
20 May 2021
UttarakhandCyclone Tauktae after-effect: Incessant rains lash Uttarakhand
Remnants of Cyclone Tauktae coupled with western disturbance led to incessant rains in Uttarakhand for over 24 hours on Thursday, causing a sharp dip in temperature at most places.
20 May 2021
RainfallDelhi records wettest May day in 35yrs, coldest in 70yrs
Delhi on Wednesday recorded 60 mm rainfall till 8:30 pm, the highest 24-hour precipitation in May in 35 years, under the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae and a western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department said.
19 May 2021
Indian NavyCyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy recovers 14 bodies after barge sank
The Indian Navy on Wednesday said that 14 dead bodies have been recovered from the Arabian Sea two days after a barge sank due to Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau'te).
15 May 2021
KeralaRains wreak havoc in Kerala, red alert in five districts
Scores of houses were damaged, trees uprooted and power supply disrupted for hours across Kerala as incessant rains and strong winds continue to lash the state on Saturday even as severe sea incursion disrupted normal life in coastal areas.
15 May 2021
GujaratIndian Navy assures full support as #CycloneTauktae approaches western coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said cyclone Tauktae—currently centered over Lakshadweep—has intensified into a cyclonic storm.
15 May 2021
GoaCyclone Tauktae: Goa authorities gear up to tackle situation
The government machinery in Goa has put in place necessary measures to tackle the situation in view of the warning about Cyclone Tauktae, officials said on Saturday.
14 May 2021
GujaratCyclone Tauktae: IMD issues red alert in Kerala districts, Lakshadweep
A cyclonic disturbance has formed over Lakshadweep and the Arabian Sea and "may evolve into a very severe cyclonic storm" by Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Friday.
13 May 2021
GoaCyclonic storm warning issued, heavy rainfall expected in Goa
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday issued a warning and said that a low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 16, which may bring heavy rainfall at some places in Goa and the south Konkan region.
26 Apr 2021
IndiaIMD predicts wet spell in several parts from April 26-30
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted a wet spell over several parts of the country, including central, south, and northeast India, from April 26 to 30.
16 Apr 2021
IndiaIMD predicts a normal monsoon this year
The Southwest monsoon, which brings more than 75 percent of rainfall to the country, is expected to be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
12 Apr 2021
IndiaSeveral parts of India likely to receive rainfall soon: IMD
Several parts of the country are likely to receive rainfall in next five days due to different cyclonic circulations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
31 Mar 2021
Bay of BengalAndaman and Nicobar Islands brace for heavy rainfall from today
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive heavy rainfall from March 31 to April 2 due to a low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
24 Mar 2021
JaipurRajasthan: Strong winds fell trees, electric poles; farmers suffer losses
Gusty winds accompanied by rainfall hit several areas of Rajasthan, causing damage at a few places, officials said on Tuesday.
25 Feb 2021
Delhi WeatherDelhi records warmest February day in last 15 years
Delhi on Wednesday recorded February's warmest day in the last 15 years, with the maximum temperature settling at 32.5 degree Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
19 Feb 2021
IndiaDelhi: Clear skies make this February one of the warmest
The National Capital could witness one of its warmest February in the past few years due to high day temperatures, according to the scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), The Times of India reports.
29 Jan 2021
MumbaiCold wave in Delhi; Mumbai temperature dips to season's lowest
On Friday, cold wave conditions prevailed in Delhi as the minimum temperature settled at four degree Celsius, five notches below normal.
22 Jan 2021
Jammu And KashmirMinimum temperatures rise marginally across Kashmir
The minimum temperatures across the Kashmir Valley increased marginally on Friday, even as they remained several notches below the freezing point, a Meteorological Department official informed.
14 Jan 2021
Jammu And KashmirSrinagar records coldest night in 30 years
A major portion of Kashmir's famous Dal Lake and several other water bodies froze on Thursday as the cold wave in the Valley continued with Srinagar recording the coldest night in 30 years, officials informed.
13 Jan 2021
DelhiCold wave grips Delhi, mercury dips to 3.2 degree Celsius
A cold wave gripped Delhi on Wednesday as frosty winds from the snow-clad western Himalayas continued to sweep the plains and brought the minimum temperature down to 3.2 degree Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed.
