India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
24 May 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Heavy rains flood underpass, submerge cars; authorities on alert
Heavy rain accompanied by thundershowers, gusty winds, and hailstorms lashed different parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday, forcing the authorities to put together a plan to set up temporary monsoon control rooms across the city.
23 May 2023
DelhiRainfall likely in several states until Friday: IMD
India is expected to get some relief from the scorching heat from Tuesday to Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
22 May 2023
DelhiWeather update: IMD issues heatwave alert in Delhi for today
A heatwave alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas for Monday.
17 May 2023
DelhiIMD predicts light rain in Delhi, dust storms to continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted the ongoing dust storms in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), Rajasthan, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, would continue till Thursday.
16 May 2023
MonsoonMonsoon 'slightly delayed,' may reach Kerala on June 4: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala would likely be around June 4.
16 May 2023
DelhiWeather update: Delhi continues to sizzle amid dust storms
Delhiites are expected to see slight relief from the scorching heat as thundershowers and light rain are likely for two days, starting from Tuesday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
15 May 2023
West BengalCyclone Mocha: Coastal areas in West Bengal on alert
With Cyclone Mocha making its much-anticipated landfall along the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh on Sunday, West Bengal has also been on alert, where Disaster Management Force personnel have been deployed in several parts.
14 May 2023
MyanmarCyclone Mocha makes landfall; Myanmar, Bangladesh on high alert
The "extremely severe cyclonic storm" Mocha made landfall on the coast of Myanmar's Rakhine state on Sunday afternoon, Myanmar's Meteorological Department said.
13 May 2023
Myanmar'Extremely severe' Cyclone Mocha to hit Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that Cyclone Mocha would intensify into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm" by Sunday.
12 May 2023
Bay of BengalCyclone Mocha to intensify into 'very severe' storm: IMD
Cyclone Mocha is forecast to intensify into a "very severe" storm on Friday and eventually a "very severe" cyclone on Sunday over the southeast and central areas of the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
11 May 2023
CycloneCyclone Mocha intensifies, headed toward Bay of Bengal coasts: IMD
A deep depression called "Mocha" has transformed into a cyclonic storm in the southeast Bay of Bengal, as confirmed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in one of its latest bulletins.
10 May 2023
Bay of BengalCyclone Mocha's landfall expected on Sunday but not in India
Currently forming over the Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Mocha is forecast to intensify into a storm on Friday with wind speeds reaching up to 130 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
10 May 2023
DelhiHeatwave approaching, temperatures to jump 3-5 degrees Celsius: Details here
After days of pleasant weather due to clouds and sporadic showers, heatwave conditions are set to return in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
09 May 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Roads waterlogged after rainfall, IMD forecasts showers until Friday
Heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday left many parts of Karnataka's Bengaluru flooded, leading to traffic jams on some key roads, reported News18.
09 May 2023
IndiaCyclone Mocha: How cyclones are named
Hold on to your cups of coffee because Cyclone Mocha is brewing up a storm!
09 May 2023
Andaman & NicobarCyclone Mocha could intensify by Friday, no landfall in India
A low-pressure area formed over southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday, which is likely to intensify into a depression on Tuesday evening and into Cyclone Mocha on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
06 May 2023
Bay of BengalCyclone Mocha: IMD predicts no heatwave for next 5 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Monday to Friday due to a possible cyclonic circulation forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.
04 May 2023
West BengalCyclone Mocha likely to hit Odisha, West Bengal next week
Cyclone Mocha is likely to hit states like West Bengal and Odisha before making landfall on the Indian east coast between May 8 and May 11, reported India Today.
04 May 2023
DelhiMay or December? Delhi wakes up to foggy morning
Residents of Delhi woke up to dense fog on an unusually cool fourth day of May on Thursday.
03 May 2023
PunjabIMD issues yellow alert in 5 northern states: Check details
A yellow alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) across five north Indian states, predicting fresh rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab.
02 May 2023
DelhiDelhi records 2nd coolest day of May since 2011
Delhi on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 26.1°C, a massive drop of 13°C below normal (39.3°C), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
01 May 2023
DelhiIMD predicts rain, hailstorm across India over next few days
Summer heat is likely to stay away for the next few days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall and hailstorm over several parts of the country.
22 Apr 2023
IndiaIMD predicts rainfall for several states over next 4 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that several regions across India would witness wet spells in the upcoming days.
22 Apr 2023
HeatwaveIMD predicts rainfall in three states amid heatwave
After facing the wrath of intense heat over the past couple of days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that thunderstorms and light rain would bring some relief from the heat in several states.
19 Apr 2023
HeatwaveSeveral parts of India simmer amid heatwave conditions
Most parts of India experienced heatwave conditions on Tuesday as temperatures soared even higher.
18 Apr 2023
West BengalIMD issues heatwave alerts for 9 states as temperatures rise
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for dangerously high temperatures in three states— West Bengal, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh.
15 Apr 2023
MonsoonIndia launches contingency plans amid rising 'El Nino' chances
While raising concerns about rainfall deficit in the upcoming monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) also predicted a 70-80% probability of an El Nino climate pattern this year.
14 Apr 2023
OdishaOdisha's Baripada records 43.5°C, heatwave warning issued: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said as many as 25 places in Odisha on Thursday recorded maximum day temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above.
13 Apr 2023
West BengalSummer vacations in Bengal government schools to start early
The government and government-aided schools in West Bengal have been asked to move the summer vacations from May 24 to May 2, a senior official told PTI.
13 Apr 2023
DelhiKnow about Delhi government's advisory to schools amid heatwave predictions
Amid predictions of a potential heatwave in Delhi, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government issued guidelines on school preparedness for the ongoing summer on Wednesday, reported ANI.
11 Apr 2023
IndiaIndia likely to witness normal monsoon this year: IMD
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Tuesday that India is expected to witness a normal monsoon this year, reported ANI.
08 Apr 2023
HeatwaveIndia to witness 4°C temperature spike in 5 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted a gradual rise in temperature across the country.
07 Apr 2023
OdishaIMD predicts rain, thunderstorm in these states: Check forecast here
With the strong western disturbances reaching the northeastern part of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that numerous parts of the country, including Odisha and Maharashtra, will be witnessing thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall on Friday.
03 Apr 2023
DelhiWhy Delhi and NCR are experiencing unseasonal rains
Over the past few days, Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) have been experiencing heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
31 Mar 2023
DelhiDelhi: Portion of road caves in, traffic advisory issued
Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued a traffic alert asking citizens to avoid the route near Hauz Rani Red Light on Press Enclave Road in South Delhi after a portion of the road caved in.
23 Mar 2023
DelhiDelhi expected to witness rainfall today, IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Delhi would likely witness rainfall on Thursday and Friday and issued a yellow alert in the national capital.
20 Mar 2023
RainfallIMD predicts more rain for Delhi; Mumbai to get warmer
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, forecasting more rainfall for the national capital that could range from moderate to heavy. It has also notified about the possibility of a hailstorm along with gusty winds.
