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India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an Indian 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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Weather update: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, FaridabadDelhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 97 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).DNA - Published | |
Drowning Delhi: Flooded roads, stuck cars and soaked capital - heavy rains lash cityDelhi was severely affected by incessant heavy rains, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across key areas like Vasant Kunj and Connaught Place. The India Meteorological..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi-NCR Weather: Heavy rain lashes parts of capital city, IMD predicts 'thunderstorm with rain' today, over 100 flights delayedWaterlogging was witnessed in Mathura Road following light rain, as well as Bharat Mandapam's Gate no. 7 was waterlogged after precipitation in the early hours of Saturday.DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand schools to remain shut in these districts till... amid heavy rainfall, IMD issues red alertIn view of the heavy rainfall, helpline numbers will remain active 24/7, and the Chief Minister has urged people to follow guidelines and avoid any unnecessary travel.DNA - Published | |
IMD says it issued regular heavy rain warnings to Uttarakhand, keeps mum on exact cause of flash floodIndiaTimes - Published | |
Climate change or Himalayan curse? What led to Uttarakahand cloudbursts - explaining the weather eventA cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods, causing significant damage in high-altitude villages. The India Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as rainfall..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi Weather update: IMD issues heavy rain alert in Delhi-NCR, Air quality shifts to 'moderate'Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday, bringing relief from humidity but also leading to waterlogging in various areas across the national capital.DNA - Published | |
Himachal monsoon havoc: Mandi, Kullu among worst-hit districts; IMD warns of more showersAccording to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, a total of 179 people have lost their lives since June 20, including 101 in rain-related incidents such as landslides,..DNA - Published | |
India to get normal rainfall in August; above normal in September, predicts IMDIndia is anticipated to experience above-normal rainfall during the latter half of the monsoon season, specifically in August and September, according to the IMD. While most regions are expected to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi weather: Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR again, IMD predicts thunderstorm todayThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm today.DNA - Published | |
Rajasthan schools closed in 11 district tomorrow as IMD issues Red alert for heavy rainfall; check list hereHeavy rains caused flooding in several parts of Rajasthan, prompting school closures and red alerts in multiple districts.DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorm todayIMD senior meteorologist Shashikant Mishra predicted Delhi-NCR will have cloudy skies on July 28, with heavy rainfall expected in several areas.DNA - Published | |
Maharashtra monsoon: IMD issues red alert in six districts, traffic chaos in Mumbai amid heavy rain; school, colleges shut in...Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Red alert and orange alerts for multiple districts in Maharashtra amid intense monsoon, drenching the state in heavy rains.DNA - Published | Mumbai Rains: Heavy rain lashes parts of city, Andheri subway shut, local trains affected, IMD issues 'orange alert' till...The India Meteorological Department has forecasted moderate to heavy rainfall for the Maharashtra districts of Raigad, Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Palghar on Wednesday.DNA - Published |
Weather update: Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, IMD predicts more showers for next...The rain also lead to waterlogging in several parts of south and southwest Delhi.DNA - Published | Mumbai rains: Massive traffic jam in city after heavy rainfall, roads waterlogged, flights hit, IMD issues yellow alert till...Motorists complained of slow traffic movement on both the Eastern Express Highway and the Western Express Highway due to rain and other reasons during the morning rush hours.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR weather today: National capital wakes up to light shower, IMD issues red alert for...The rain has brought a short break from the heat, though residents dealt with traffic problems and flooded roads in some areas.DNA - Published | Delhi NCR Weather update: Waterlogging amid heavy rains lashes Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, IMD issues red alert, rains expected till...Delhi experienced another spell of rainfall on Thursday, July . The heavy rainfall caused drop in temperature with pleasant, giving much relief to Delhites.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rainfall, IMD predicts more showers till...The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow for heavy rains and predicted a "generally cloudy sky" today.DNA - Published | Weather Update: IMD warns of heavy rain, lightning in Delhi, orange alert in placeDelhi and NCR are likely to witness thunderstorms and lightning today, with IMD issuing an orange alert and safety advisory.DNA - Published |
Delhi NCR weather: Heavy rains in parts of national capital, IMD issues yellow alert, predicts light rain till...Delhi NCR weather update: Delhi NCR witnesses sudden change in weather on Friday afternoon, July 4. Delhi was drenched in heavy rains and the sky was cloudy and with light winds in NCR region.DNA - Published | Hills in havoc: Buildings crumble, roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh; Uttarakhand on high alertIndia is bracing for above-normal rainfall in July, with the IMD warning of potential floods in Uttarakhand and Haryana. Central and northern regions are expected to receive heavy showers, while the..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Orange alert’: Light rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD warns of gusty winds, thunderstormsDelhi NCR experienced light rainfall on Saturday, bringing respite from the heat. The IMD has issued an orange alert, predicting thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 30 to 50 kmph in the coming..IndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: When will monsoon reach Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Chandigarh and other North Indian regions? IMD provides big update, says...The IMD said that current weather conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance further across north and northwest India.DNA - Published |
Heavy rainfall alerts in several northwest states as monsoon advancesThe India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for extremely heavy rainfall across several states in the coming week. Northwest India is expected to receive significant rainfall..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi weather: Sudden rain brings relief to capital; IMD issues yellow alertDelhi experienced a welcome change in weather as rain showers swept through various areas. RK Puram, Dhaula Kuan, and Delhi Cantt saw significant downpours. The India Meteorological Department has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Early monsoon in Delhi; likely to arrive by June 24: IMDDelhi is expected to welcome the southwest monsoon around June 24, three days ahead of schedule, with forecasts predicting a normal monsoon season. While the country anticipates above-normal rainfall,..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR Weather Update: IMD issues orange alert for rain, predicts thunderstorm and lightning on...Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms is predicted in the national capital on Wednesday night, the weather office said.DNA - Published |
Delhi weather update: Heavy rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; causes waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight diversionsDelhi experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, bringing relief from the heat but causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Twelve flights were diverted at Delhi airport due to adverse weather. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR weather update: Rain, thunderstorm bring relief to capital, Noida, Ghaziabad; IMD issues Red AlertDelhi received much-needed rain on Tuesday, bringing relief from the ongoing heatwave.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD predicts light rainfall, gusty winds for Delhi-NCR till..., check forecast hereThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Delhi and the adjoining NCR region, forecasting a five-day spell of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.DNA - Published | IMD Weather Forecast: Light to very heavy rainfall alert issued for 24 states including Kerala, Maharashtra, UP; Check full list hereThe India Meteorological Department has issued rainfall alert for many states and union territories for the coming few days. In a bulletin published on its official website on Monday evening, the IMD..DNA - Published |
Heavy rains in Mumbai: Red alert for Raigad; trains and flight services hitThe India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Raigad, Pune, and Satara districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Mumbai is under an orange alert as persistent showers caused..IndiaTimes - Published | Mumbai Rains: IMD issues Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in...; Red Alert for Raigad; local trains, metro affectedAfter the heavy rainfall that led to waterlogging and low visibility, IndiGo and SpiceJet have also travel advisories for passengers.DNA - Published |
Weather update: Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR brings relief from scorching heat, check full forecast hereLight rainfall occurred at isolated places in Delhi on Monday morning, bringing major relief from the heatwave. As forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department, moderate rainfall, accompanied by..DNA - Published | Weather Update: Yellow alert issued in Delhi-NCR; IMD forecasts moderate rainfall in Delhi till...Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 60 kmph are likely to hit the national capital on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures expected to be around 36-38 degrees Celsius, as per..DNA - Published |
Weather update: Delhi lashed by heavy rains, thunderstorms, strong winds, big relief from scorching hit, IMD issues alert in...Delhi on Sunday received a welcome shower of relief from the recent heatwave. Parts of Delhi experienced rainfall, bringing down temperatures and improving air quality.DNA - Published | Delhi cools down: Gusty winds, thunderstorms hit the city; IMD issues alertIndiaTimes - Published |
IMD issues severe thunderstorm warning for Delhi-NCR for next few hours; public urged to stay indoorsIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR Weather: Yellow alert for Delhi as IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms for next..., check 7-day forecast hereThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, predicting thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds for Delhi for next 24 hours, which is likely to bring a massive respite from..DNA - Published |
Weather update: Delhi-NCR sizzles under intense heatwave, IMD predicts rain, thunderstorm on...From Ghaziabad to Gurugram, Delhi NCR has been experiencing scorching heatwaves. However, the weather is going to change soon and will give a relief from the heat.DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR weather update: Big relief from scorching heatwave, IMD predicts thunderstorm, rain on...Amid the scorching heat in Delhi after days of red alert, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorm and rain...DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Weather: IMD issues fresh Red Alert as heatwave conditions to prevail, rain likely on...; check forecast hereAs temperatures continue to rise across the national capital and the adjoining NCR, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh 'red alert' for Delhi, warning of severe heatwave..DNA - Published | Delhi weather update: IMD issues orange alert as heat wave hits Delhi-NCR, maximum temperature to reach...The national capital's weather is expected to change from June 12, with severe heat during the day giving way to strong winds of 50-60 km/h and rain with thunderstorms in the evening, as according to..DNA - Published |
Delhi NCR weather update: IMD issues Red Alert as heatwave scorches city, rain expected on...IMD issues red alert for Delhi due to severe heatwave, temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius over next...DNA - Published | Weather update: Delhi-NCR experience scorching heat as temperature rises to 43.4 degrees Celsius, IMD predicts light rainfall on...The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for extreme heatwave conditions. The 'feel-like' temperature hit a staggering 49 degrees Celsius in parts of the city. ?DNA - Published |
Heatwave alert issued in Delhi-NCR, IMD predicts temperature will rise by..., in the next...The IMD has recorded the highest maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar on Monday, June 9.DNA - Published | Stalled monsoon may revive after June 12, says IMDIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates a potential revival of the southwest monsoon between June 12 and 18, following a stall since May 29. While uncertainties exist regarding a system..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi; Northeast India faces monsoon furyDelhi is under a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds, experiencing a significant temperature drop. Simultaneously, Northeast India faces a tragic situation as heavy monsoon rains trigger..IndiaTimes - Published | Heavy rainfall lashes Mumbai; IMD predicts occasional spells of light rainMumbai experienced heavy rains, marking the earliest monsoon arrival on record. The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall for Central and South Peninsular India during the June-September 2025 season,..IndiaTimes - Published |