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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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Temperature to increase by 3 degrees in next three days, predicts IMD As temperature is soaring, heat waves have gripped several states in the northern India. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will further intensify in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan's Churu reels under 43 degree Celsius Parts of Rajasthan are reeling under severe heat waves as the temperature in Churu touched 43 degree Celsius. India Meteorological Department had predicted "Dust raising strong surface winds" over.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:08Published 3 weeks ago

Strong winds in Delhi day after recording hottest March day since 1945 Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather on March 30, a day after recording the hottest day of the month since 1945. Speaking to ANI, the scientist (DGM) in Delhi's India Meteorological Department.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:30Published 3 weeks ago

At 40.1 degrees, Holi was hottest March day in Delhi since 1945 While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 30, the scientist (DGM) in Delhi India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dr Kuldeep Srivastava spoke about second-highest temperature recorded in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:37Published 3 weeks ago

Dry spell to continue in Odisha, temperature likely to increase: IMD Odisha's weather in March has been tricky with frequent change in temperature pattern. The weather would remain dry for next 72 hours, according to India Meteorological Department. HR Biswas, Director.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:32Published on March 16, 2021

Drizzling in Delhi brings down temperature Light rain accompanied by cool breeze lashed in parts of national capital on March 12. The IMD has predicted thunderstorm, moderate to intensify rain over few places in Delhi-NCR. Rain brought some.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published on March 12, 2021

Bhubaneswar boils in February, temp touches 40.6 C India Meteorological Department (Bhubaneswar) Director, HR Biswas said that hot weather conditions prevailing in Bhubaneswar and in some districts of Odisha. He said that Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published on February 27, 2021

Watch: Landslide in Uttarakhand's Tehri, Rishikesh-Srinagar road closed A massive landslide occurred near Kaudiyala in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal on Saturday. The vehicular movement on the Rishikesh-Srinagar road was suspended due to the landslide. So far, no injuries.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:03Published on February 27, 2021

Thick layer of fog shrouds national capital National capital continues to witness dense fog on February 21. Barapullah flyover in Delhi was covered in thick layer leading to low visibility. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD),.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:04Published on February 21, 2021

February fog continues to haunt commuters in Delhi National capital witnessed a thick layer of fog during the early hours of February 20. Decreased visibility led to traffic slow down at Singhu border. According to India Meteorological Department.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published on February 20, 2021

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Many firsts from IMD in this year's monsoon forecast IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
IMD predicts 'normal' monsoon rainfall, farm sector and overall economy to get major boost with good rainfall Bringing good news for India’s overall economy, the country’s national weather forecaster, India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Friday predicted overall ‘normal’ monsoon rainfall during.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
March third warmest in 121 years: IMD The IMD, in its review for the month, said the observed monthly average maximum, minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during March this year are 32.65 degrees Celsius, 19.95 degrees.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Day temperatures likely to be above normal over north India from April to June: IMD Day temperatures are likely to be above normal over north and east India from April to June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its summer forecast. The IMD said below normal seasonal.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
IMD issues orange alert for northeastern states, forecasts wet spell for March 30-31 The IMD has predicted rains & thunderstorm over northeastern states along with a forecast of "intense wet spell" over northeast India until April 2. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Weather Alert: IMD predicts rain in THESE states over next few days The IMD has predicted maximum temperature over most areas of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and west Uttar Pradesh to be 28-33 degrees Celsius. DNA - Published on March 4, 2021

Scorching summer looming for north India: IMD In its outlook for the months of March to May, IMD said the mean maximum temperatures in Delhi and Haryana could be 0.71 degree Celsius higher than normal, the highest predicted deviation from normal.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2021
Above normal summer temperatures likely across country except South, central India: IMD Day temperatures are likely to be above normal in north, northeast, parts of east and west India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Monday in its summer forecast for March to May. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2021
Mercury likely to soar by 5 degrees in northwest India: IMD The department said that two western disturbances are prevailing the weather condition which may bring rain and thunderstorms to the western Himalayas DNA - Published on February 21, 2021
Uttarakhand: No adverse weather expected on Feb 7-8, says IMD Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat took to Twitter on Sunday to explain the chain of events which resulted in the disaster. DNA - Published on February 7, 2021

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 on January 25, 2021
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 on January 24, 2021
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 on January 23, 2021	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 on January 16, 2021
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 on January 12, 2021	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 on January 12, 2021
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 on January 5, 2021	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 on January 4, 2021
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 on January 4, 2021	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

India Meteorological Department

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IMD issues orange alert for northeastern states, forecasts wet spell for March 30-31

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Above normal summer temperatures likely across country except South, central India: IMD

Mercury likely to soar by 5 degrees in northwest India: IMD

Uttarakhand: No adverse weather expected on Feb 7-8, says IMD

Rains, fog to hit these states in next two days, IMD says this for Delhi-NCR

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IMD alert: Heavy rains, hailstorms predicted in these parts of country till January 5

Intense cold wave to hit North India from Jan 7: IMD

IMD issues orange alert as minimum temp to dip by 3-5 deg C in next three days

Mercury below 5 degrees celsius at many places in north India; IMD forecasts cold wave later this week

Avoid alcohol, says IMD as 'severe' cold wave grips North India

Avoid drinking, says IMD as north India braces for 'severe' cold wave

No respite to Delhiites from pollution as air quality remains 'severe'

Bitter cold persists in north India, light snowfall likely in Kashmir over weekend

As cold wave continues in Delhi, Mumbai records lowest minimum temperature at 15.8 degrees Celsius

Cold wave conditions likely in Delhi over next 4 days: IMD

Cold wave in Uttar Pradesh: Met department issues orange alert

Cold wave to continue in Delhi for next two days, foggy weekend ahead

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

Cyclone Burevi weakens into deep depression, Met department withdraws red alert for 7 Kerala districts

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IMD issues pre-cyclone watch for southern Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Cyclone to cause heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Kerala: IMD

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India Weather Report: December winter weather report of your region

December to February nights, mornings could be colder than usual

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Amit Shah speaks to CMs of TN and Puducherry on post-Cyclone relief measures, IMD’s ‘perfect forecast’ appreciated

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‘Very severe cyclonic storm’ to hit TN, Pondi & Andhra today

Kashmir valley experiences season's first snowfall; IMD issues orange alert for higher reaches

IMD warns of cyclonic storm approaching Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast; six NDRF teams deployed

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

Diwali weather: Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to become 'severe' by night

IMD predicts heavy snow, rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

Commission constituted to curb pollution; officials from Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab included

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