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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica. Regional offices are at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Guwahati and New Delhi.

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Fog grips UP's Prayagraj Fog and cold wave led to low visibility on the morning of January 24. Dense to very dense fog was observed at isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh while moderate fog reported in remaining parts of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published 2 days ago

Delhi to shiver again at 4 degrees Celsius Moderate fog engulfed the national capital on the morning of January 24. Bitter cold conditions prevail in parts of north India. Minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius is expected in the upcoming.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Moderate fog hovers over Delhi Moderate fog engulfed the national capital on the morning of January 23. Bitter cold conditions prevail in parts of north India. Minimum temperature in Delhi will hover around 7 degree Celsius. India.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 3 days ago

Delhi continues to shiver under cold spell Delhi continued to shiver as cold conditions prevailed in the city on January 20. Intense cold waves tightened its grip over the northern region. Dense fog shrouded the national capital, leading to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 6 days ago

Delhiites shiver as temperature dips to 8.6 degrees Celsius Severe winters continued to tighten its grip over northern India. The national capital remained shrouded in dense fog reducing the visibility in the morning of January 19. Delhiites shivered due to the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:52Published 1 week ago

Cold wave conditions prevail in parts of North India Dense fog enveloped Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh on January 18. It led to low visibility at various locations. Similar situation of fog was observed in Bihar's Muzaffarpur today. A thick blanket of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:23Published 1 week ago

Delhi continues to shiver under cold wave Dense fog shrouded the national capital reducing the visibility in the morning of January 18. Cold waves blowing across city left Delhiites shivering. Severe winters continued to tighten its grip over.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:14Published 1 week ago

Delhi shivers amid dense fog, cold waves Cold weather continued to tighten its grip over North India. Dense fog shrouded the national capital reducing the visibility in the morning of January 17. Delhi shivered due to the severe cold waves.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:55Published 1 week ago

Visibility becomes zero as dense fog envelops Delhi On January 16, Delhi woke up to very dense fog and visibility was extremely low on the roads. The cold waves continued to prevail in the national capital and icy winds hit normal lives. The flights.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 1 week ago

Icy winds, foggy morning grip Delhi The cold waves have continued to grip the national capital. A low visibility was witnessed here due to thick layer of fog. The icy winds continued to hit normal lives. In view of dense fog in northern.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

Delhi wakes up to dense fog on Makar Sankranti On the day of Makar Sankranti, Delhi woke up to dense fog. A low visibility was observed in the national capital due to thick layer of fog. The cold waves have also tightened its grip here. Foggy.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

Icy winds, fog affect normal lives in parts of UP The temperature has dipped in Uttar Pradesh. The foggy mornings and icy winds affected lives in Kanpur. Locals were seen using bonfire to keep themselves warm. According to India Meteorological.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:35Published 2 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR reels under icy winds, fog hits normal life The temperature has further dipped in Delhi-NCR. A low visibility was witnessed at Singh border. The border area was reeling under thick layer of fog. The area near India Gate was also under cold.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

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Rains, fog to hit these states in next two days, IMD says this for Delhi-NCR With the arrival of cold, dry winds from the snow-covered mountains, the temperature can reach four degrees Celsius by Monday. DNA - Published 17 hours ago
IMD predicts cold wave conditions over North India for next 3-4 days Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh can witness cold to severe cold waves during January 26 to January 27. DNA - Published 2 days ago
IMD forecasts rain over parts of north west India, says this about Delhi According to the IMD, isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely in north Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. DNA - Published 2 days ago

Poor visibility in Delhi-NCR due to dense fog, AQI turns 'severe' too According to the IMD, Delhi recorded minimum and maximum temperature of 6.4 and 20.8 degrees Celsius respectively on January 15, a notch above normal. DNA - Published 1 week ago
IMD predicts heavy rainfall over these states for next 3 days - Details here According to IMD, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Cold wave: IMD issues cold wave alert for north Indian plains "Due to the prevalence of dry north/northwesterly winds, the minimum temperature is very likely to be below normal over most parts of northwest India during next 4-5 days which are very likely to cause.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Extreme weather events claimed 1,400 lives in 2020 The year 2020 was the eighth warmest year in India since nation-wide records commenced in 1901, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its ‘Climate of India during 2020’ report, highlighting.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
2020 was 8th warmest year since 1901: IMD "The year 2020 was the eighth warmest year on record since nation-wide records commenced in 1901. However, this is substantially lower than the highest warming observed over India during 2016 (+0.71.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
IMD alert: Heavy rains, hailstorms predicted in these parts of country till January 5 The weather agency has also said that the temperature will increase by three to five degrees Celsius in North India. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Intense cold wave to hit North India from Jan 7: IMD Cold wave in North India will continue till January 2 and it will get intense from next week, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. The weather department also predicted light.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2020

IMD issues orange alert as minimum temp to dip by 3-5 deg C in next three days Delhi could witness a minimum of 3 degree Celsius temperature on the morning of December 31, IMD said. DNA - Published on December 29, 2020
Mercury below 5 degrees celsius at many places in north India; IMD forecasts cold wave later this week IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2020
Avoid alcohol, says IMD as 'severe' cold wave grips North India The IMD said in its prediction that the cold and severe cold wave conditions will affect Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, among other areas from December 29. DNA - Published on December 27, 2020	Avoid drinking, says IMD as north India braces for 'severe' cold wave In its latest impact-based advisory, the IMD said "severe" cold wave is expected over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and northern Rajasthan from December 28 and there is increased likelihood of.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2020
No respite to Delhiites from pollution as air quality remains 'severe' A moderate fog has been observed in isolated pockets over the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). DNA - Published on December 25, 2020	Bitter cold persists in north India, light snowfall likely in Kashmir over weekend There was slight improvement in cold conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose across the valley, even as the Meteorological office forecast the possibility of light snowfall over two days.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2020
As cold wave continues in Delhi, Mumbai records lowest minimum temperature at 15.8 degrees Celsius The Santacruz station of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded the lowest temperature of this season at 15.8 degrees Celsius. DNA - Published on December 23, 2020	Cold wave conditions likely in Delhi over next 4 days: IMD NEW DELHI: Cold wave conditions are predicted in parts of Delhi over the next four days as the minimum temperature is expected to drop to three to four degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2020
Cold wave in Uttar Pradesh: Met department issues orange alert The IMD has four colour-coded warnings as per the intensity of the weather system -- green, yellow, orange and red. DNA - Published on December 19, 2020	Cold wave to continue in Delhi for next two days, foggy weekend ahead The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted both 'cold day' and 'cold wave' in Delhi on Thursday and Friday. DNA - Published on December 17, 2020
Yellow alert avalance warning issued for higher reaches of J&K districts A yellow alert avalanche warning has been issued for higher reaches of several districts in Jammu and Kashmir by the Disaster Management Authority. These districts include Rajouri, Ramban, Kishtwar,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2020	Cyclone Burevi weakens into deep depression, Met department withdraws red alert for 7 Kerala districts The IMD had in a late-night bulletin issued on Thursday withdrawn the red alert and issued a yellow alert for some districts of Kerala. DNA - Published on December 4, 2020
PM Modi discusses cyclone situation with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan PM Modi virtually discussed the cyclone situation with Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday.Vijayan informed the prime minister about the arrangements made by the state to battle.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 2, 2020	Bay of Bengal system intensifies into cyclone Burevi, to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4 Fishermen out at sea have been advised by IMD to return to the coast, and suspend fishing operation until December 4. DNA - Published on December 2, 2020
IMD issues pre-cyclone watch for southern Tamil Nadu, Kerala The Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify further into a Deep Depression during the next six hours. DNA - Published on December 1, 2020	Cyclone to cause heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Kerala: IMD IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2020
IMD issues heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh as depression in Bay of Bengal intensifies According to the meteorological department (IMD), a low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal which has now turned into a depression. DNA - Published on November 30, 2020	India Weather Report: December winter weather report of your region The Meteorological Department says that in the early week of December, the temperature in North India may fall to around 11 to 10 degrees Celsius. DNA - Published on November 30, 2020
December to February nights, mornings could be colder than usual Nights and early mornings are likely to be colder than usual while day temperatures may be above normal in most parts of north, northwest and central India and some parts of east India during.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2020	After Nivar, another cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal? Here is what IMD has to say The premier weather agency stated that the low depression will intensify in the coming days. DNA - Published on November 27, 2020
Amit Shah speaks to CMs of TN and Puducherry on post-Cyclone relief measures, IMD’s ‘perfect forecast’ appreciated Even as the Cyclone ‘Nivar’ weakened into a depression after making landfall near Puducherry on early Thursday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the system was under.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 26, 2020	Rain, snowfall in J&K; weather improvement likely from Thursday The Met Department has predicted snow on higher reaches and rain on lower reaches till tonight. DNA - Published on November 25, 2020
‘Very severe cyclonic storm’ to hit TN, Pondi & Andhra today With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgrading its alert on Cyclone Nivar, which will made landfall as a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ between Karaikal and Mamallapuram late on Wednesday.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2020	Kashmir valley experiences season's first snowfall; IMD issues orange alert for higher reaches Most of the plain areas in Kashmir experienced the season's first snowfall on Monday, leading to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh road. DNA - Published on November 23, 2020
IMD warns of cyclonic storm approaching Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast; six NDRF teams deployed A cyclonic storm is expected on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in the next 24 hours, the IMD had informed earlier on Monday. DNA - Published on November 23, 2020	Forecast of heavy rain in Kerala tomorrow, meteorological department issues alert IMD's regional meteorological centre in Thiruvananthapuram has also issued an Orange alert for 48 hours in these districts. The remaining parts of Kerala are likely to receive light to moderate rain. DNA - Published on November 16, 2020
Diwali weather: Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to become 'severe' by night India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital is expected to go in the 'severe' category on Diwali. DNA - Published on November 14, 2020	IMD predicts heavy snow, rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh The IMD said that an active western disturbance is most likely to affect J&K and Ladakh as well as its surroundings from the evening of November 13 to 15 DNA - Published on November 12, 2020
Commission constituted to curb pollution; officials from Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab included Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Friday that Mukesh Khare of IIT, Ramesh KJ, former Director-General of Metrological Department, Arvind Kumar Nautiyal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment,.. DNA - Published on November 6, 2020	Delhi AQI shows slight improvement at 280, reaches 'poor' category The high-speed winds helped the AQI from deteriorating, according to the scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD). DNA - Published on November 4, 2020
In last 45 years, monsoon withdrew late 28 times: IMD data From 1975-2020 monsoon has retreated four times (1978, 1979, 2001 and 2008) from the country on October 15, its normal withdrawal date until last year. The normal date for the onset of monsoon over.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 2, 2020	Southwest monsoon withdraws, 13 days after normal schedule Like this year, the withdrawal date in 2016 was also October 28 while 2000 and 2017 had seen it on October 25. Predicting weather conditions during next few days, the IMD said, “Scattered rainfall.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 28, 2020
Depression in Bay of Bengal intensifies into deep depression, to cross Andhra Pradesh coast on October 13: IMD IndiaTimes - Published on October 12, 2020	IMD to soon launch a dynamic impact-based cyclone warning system The India Meteorological Department will soon launch a dynamic impact-based cyclone warning system which will help in minimising economic losses and damage to property due to the cyclones that hit.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2020
India records ‘above normal’ monsoon rainfall for the second year in a row and this happened only second time in past 60 years, says IMD India has recorded ‘above normal’ monsoon rainfall for the second year in a row and this has happened only second time in the past over 60 years. The country had recorded two consecutive years of.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 1, 2020	South-west monsoon starts withdrawing; dry weather over north-west India, rainfall in south: IMD According to the IMD, conditions are becoming favourable for further withdrawal of the South-west monsoon from some more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya.. DNA - Published on September 28, 2020
Monsoon retreat begins from parts of north India: IMD IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2020	Monsoon to retreat from Monday, October exit from Maharashtra: IMD The southwest monsoon is set to exit from the extreme parts of northwest India around September 28 with a delay of almost a fortnight. Weather models with India Meteorological Department (IMD) have.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020
Uttar Pradesh witnesses light to moderate rain, more expected today Light to moderate rains occurred at many places over eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. DNA - Published on September 24, 2020	Thunderstorm, moderate rainfall predicted in parts of UP, Delhi in next 2 hours India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate rains over parts of Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Greater Noida in the next two hours. DNA - Published on September 22, 2020

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Cold wave in Uttar Pradesh: Met department issues orange alert

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Yellow alert avalance warning issued for higher reaches of J&K districts

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Forecast of heavy rain in Kerala tomorrow, meteorological department issues alert

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Delhi AQI shows slight improvement at 280, reaches 'poor' category

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India records ‘above normal’ monsoon rainfall for the second year in a row and this happened only second time in past 60 years, says IMD

South-west monsoon starts withdrawing; dry weather over north-west India, rainfall in south: IMD

Monsoon retreat begins from parts of north India: IMD

Monsoon to retreat from Monday, October exit from Maharashtra: IMD

Uttar Pradesh witnesses light to moderate rain, more expected today

Thunderstorm, moderate rainfall predicted in parts of UP, Delhi in next 2 hours