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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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IMD weather update: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram to receive rains, hailstorm from March 23; check forecastThe IMD has predicted that northern cities in India, such as Delhi NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and more will receive a fresh spell of rainfall from Thursday.DNA - Published | |
IMD weather update: Will it rain in Delhi today? Know rainfall update in Chandigarh, Noida, GurugramOver the past two days, the weather in Delhi has been experiencing gloomy weather and a respite from the untimely summers that hit the capital in February.DNA - Published | |
Will it rain in Delhi, UP today? Check rain forecast for this week; weather in Uttarakhand, Chennai and moreSeveral states other than Delhi, including Chennai, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, and Telangana, have also been forecast by IMD to..DNA - Published | |
Weather update: Rainfall, hailstorm predicted in Delhi-NCR, other parts in coming days, check latest IMD forecastIMD said isolated thunderstorm, lighting, squall and hailstorm is expected over Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh on Sunday.DNA - Published | |
Delhi, Gurugram, Haryana, Chennai weather forecast: IMD issues warning for rain, thunderstormIMD predicts that light to moderate rain is likely to occur at several places in Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Haryana.DNA - Published | |
Rains lash several parts of India, IMD asks farmers to postpone harvestingIndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD weather alert: India to experience scorching summer in 2023, temperature to rise by 2-3 degreesIMD: Most of the nation will have warmer-than-average lows, with the exception of the southern peninsula of India.DNA - Published | |
Weather Update: IMD issues rainfall alert over eastern Indian states during next 24 hours; know state-wise forecast hereAccording to IMD's most recent press release, there is a very good chance that east India may experience isolated rain and thunderstorm activity during the next 24 hours.DNA - Published | |
At 39.3°C, Mumbai was India's hottest spot on MondayIMD scientist Sushma Nair attributed the sharp rise in temperatures to strong easterlies and the delayed setting of sea breeze. The all-time high day temperature recorded in March is 41.6oC on March..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Holi 2023 weather update: IMD predicts rain in Mumbai, Gujarat for 2 days, know weather in Delhi NCRIMD predicts rain and thunderstorms in central and western India.DNA - Published | |
Modi puts all govt depts on alert to fight heatwavesAmid prediction of hotter than normal summer and more heatwaves during the upcoming season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the preparedness for hot weather and instructed India..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Daily forecasts, fire audits of hospitals: PM Modi chairs high-level meet on hot weatherPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting today to review the preparedness for hot weather in upcoming summer at his residence. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD: Delhi to witness heat while rainfall, thunderstorm expected in Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra during HoliOn March 7 and 8, the nation will celebrate the festival of colours. Under the blazing sun and mild weather of the national capital Delhi, Delhiites will probably celebrate Holi.DNA - Published | IMD forecast rain, hailstorms over western, central India in run-up to HoliRajasthan and large parts of western and central India are expected to witness thundershowers and hailstorms over the next few days in the run-up to Holi. The weather office has forecast thundershowers..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD weather update: Thunderstrom forecast for Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra, other states till March 8IMD predicts that some states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and more are likely to witness thunderstorm between March 4 to 8.DNA - Published | Will it rain in Delhi today? IMD predicts rainfall in north Indian regions, check latest update hereAccording to the weather agency's most recent forecast, several areas of north India will experience rain.DNA - Published |
Delhi, UP, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram witness weather changes; IMD predicts rainfall todayDelhi's February average high temperature has been estimated at 27.7 degrees Celsius, which ranks third highest in the past 63 years.DNA - Published | IMD weather update: Rainfall predicted in Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab; check forecast hereRainfall is anticipated in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh from February 27 to March 2, according to the most IMD recent update.DNA - Published |
IMD weather update: Temperature to hit 40 degrees in March in Delhi, Rajasthan, UP? Check forecastIMD has predicted that the maximum temperature in many parts of northwestern and central India will see a sudden spike over the next three days, and the first week of March.DNA - Published | IMD weather update: Heatwave to hit Bengaluru, other Karnataka cities; check latest forecastTemperatures in Bengaluru and other regions of Karnataka are predicted to be two to three degrees higher than average over the next several days.DNA - Published |
Higher day temperature may impact crops in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, cautions IMDThe IMD said that higher than normal maximum temperature over northwest India, Gujarat, Konkan, and Goa may be attributed to absence of any active western disturbance in February and dry spell..DNA - Published | Delhi records third highest temperature for February in 55 years, check IMD forecast for next 5 daysWith Delhi witnessing hotter than usual departure of winters, similar maximum temperatures are expected this week. Heat is going to persist.DNA - Published |
Delhi weather update: City records highest February temperature in 2 years, check IMD forecast for this weekAt 31.5 degrees Celsius, Delhi saw maximum temperature seven notches above the season's average and the highest in the month in two years. Here's how much the temperature may rise this week in the..DNA - Published | Heatwave warning in February! IMD makes unusual weather forecast, details insideThe latest Indian Meteorological Department forecast on Sunday came with a heatwave warning in the month of February.DNA - Published |
IMD weather update: Winter chill gone, temperature set to rise in Delhi, Mumbai; check full forecastIMD has predicted that the temperature in certain parts of India is set to rise, including in Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and northwestern and central states.DNA - Published | Bhuj first city to hit 40°C this season, 1st time in 12 years: IMDBhuj recorded a maximum temperature of 40.3 degrees C on Thursday, its highest for the month of February in at least 12 years for which data was readily available, India Meteorological Department..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD weather update: Winter chill to return to Delhi, Rajasthan on THIS day; know full forecastThe IMD has predicted in its recent weather forecast that several northwestern parts of India will have a brief bout of winter chill before the imminent temperature rise.DNA - Published | Weather Update: Rainfall predicted in Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, check latest IMD forecastIMD has predicted isolated rainfall in northern Indian cities like Chandigarh, north Haryana, Punjab and others on February 10.DNA - Published |
IMD Weather Update: Rainfall predicted in north-Indian regions like Punjab, Himachal PradeshCheck weather forecast: IMD has forecasted more rain and snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal PradeshDNA - Published | IMD weather update: Strong winds in Delhi, rain alert issued for THESE 4 statesAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), due to a fresh western disturbance, rain or snowfall can be witnessed in the western Himalayan region between February 8 and 10.DNA - Published |
India sees rain deficit in January after 5 years; winter crop could be hitIndia’s January rainfall has hit a five-year low at 12.4 mm, with the month currently running a rainfall deficit of 25%, and the shortfall unlikely to be covered by January 31, according to the India..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi weather update: Will it rain in national capital today? Check latest IMD forecast hereAccording to the recent IMD predictions, isolated parts of Delhi and NCR may receive light rainfall today, January 29.DNA - Published |
IMD weather update: Wet spell predicted in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP and other Indian northwestern citiesWeather agency has predicted that Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and west and east Uttar Pradesh would likely experience light rain for todayDNA - Published | Delhi Weather Update: IMD predicts light rainfall for national capital on SundayIMD predicts that Delhi-NCR may witness light rainfall tomorrow.DNA - Published |
IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram on January 29, check forecastDelhi has been experiencing cloudy weather due to a western disturbance in northwest India.DNA - Published | IMD predicts rainfall snowfall in THESE areas till January 26, check full forecast hereIMD has predicted that Himachal Pradesh and Bihar might experience dense fog during night and morning hours during the next 24 hours.DNA - Published |
Delhi weather update: IMD predicts rainfall from January 24, respite from cold wave likely to end soonThe weather in Delhi has given respite to residents from the cold wave, which is unlikely to last for more than 3-4 days.DNA - Published | Cold wave 'unlikely' over next 5 days; IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP and other statesBetween January 23 to 26, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are predicted over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, north Rajasthan, and west UP.DNA - Published |
Unabated cold wave in northwest India, IMD issues orange, yellow alertsAs cold wave conditions continued to grip Northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana, the India Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts in most parts of..IndiaTimes - Published | Rainfall alert in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP and other states; check out IMD's weather forecastIndian Meteorological Department predicted rainfall in areas of northwest India during January 22 to January 25, check out the state-wise list here.DNA - Published |
Joshimath sinking crisis: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in coming days; may cause more land subsidence in Uttarakhand townThe meteorological agency forecasts rain and snow in Joshimath, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh on January 19, 20, 23, and 24.DNA - Published | Cold wave alert: IMD forecasts rain, hailstorm for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan from THIS dateIMD warns that an active Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India, including Delhi, between 21 and 25 January.DNA - Published |
Delhi weather update: Temperature drops to 2.4°C as cold wave returns, relief likely from THIS dateAccording to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the intense cold wave will keep hitting Delhi for the next three days.DNA - Published | Delhi weather today: IMD issues yellow alert; check temperature of Noida, Gurugram, UP, RajasthanIMD predicts that lowest temperatures in various areas of Northwest India may drop further 2 degrees Celsius until January 17 morning.DNA - Published |
Cold wave conditions over northwest India likely to abate from January 19: IMDIndia Meteorological Department on Monday said that two western disturbances in quick succession are likely to affect northwest India on January 18 and 20, as a result, cold wave conditions over..IndiaTimes - Published | Joshimath-like threat hovers over regions of Himachal Pradesh: SukhuThe 148th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), held at Mausam Bhavan in New Delhi, was addressed virtually by new CM Sukhu.DNA - Published |
Cold wave returns, chill likely to intensify for 2-3 days, warns IMDCold wave conditions returned to some parts of the capital on Sunday after a respite of five days, with a sharp drop in the minimum temperatures across Delhi-NCR and chilly northwesterly winds gusting..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD weather update: Delhi unlikely to touch sub-zero temp, mercury can drop to 3 degrees CelsiusAs per the most recent IMD weather update, the minimum temperature in Delhi can drop as low as 3 degrees Celsius next week.DNA - Published |
Cold wave likely to return for three days from MondaySeveral places in Delhi-NCR are likely to reel under a cold wave from Monday to Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department has predicted that the minimum temperature may touch 3°C at Ayanagar and..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD cold wave update: Rajasthan shivers at -2 degrees Celsius, -1 predicted for tomorrowNegative temperature in usually blazing Fatehpur, Shekhawati and Churu in Rajasthan has caught everyone off guard.DNA - Published |