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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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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 | |
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 | |
At least 25 dead in Northeast India as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides, Assam, Arunachal among worst hitThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of more heavy rainfall in the coming days. Red and orange alerts have been issued for parts of Assam, while other northeastern states remain under..DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: IMD issues 'orange alert' as light rains, thunderstorm expected today, check detailed forecast hereLight showers brought little relief from the hot and muggy weather to parts of Delhi on Thursday night.DNA - Published | |
Weather update: IMD issues orange alert in Delhi; hailstorms, thunderstorms predicted in these statesThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Friday, May 30. It has warned of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds reaching speeds up to 70 kilometers per hour.DNA - Published | |
Weather Update: Delhi-NCR witnesses rain amid IMD warnings of thunderstorms, know full forecastThe Delhi NCR region witnessed light rain at few places on Thursday amid IMD warnings of strong winds, thunderstormsDNA - Published | |
Heavy rain, thunderstorm may lash ... as IMD predicts deep depression in Bay of Bengal and...Sharing an X post, IMD said, Deep Depression over North-West Bay of Bengal off West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts moved nearly northwards and crossed WB-Bangladesh coasts between Sagar Island & Khepupara..DNA - Published | |
IMD predicts thunderstorm for New Delhi on..., other places that may be hit are...The weather agency India Meteorological Department has forecasted gusty winds of up to 70 kmph as well as thunderstorms and rainfall over the next three days in Delhi. Similar conditions are expected..DNA - Published | |
Has monsoon arrived in India early this year due to global warming and climate change? IMD says...The southwest monsoon has already hit Kerala, Tamil Nadu, large parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra ahead of time. The monsoon has not only arrived early, its rapid expanse is shocking, it has covered..DNA - Published | |
Mumbai Rains Live Updates: City sees light morning showers, heavy rains predictedThe weather turned pleasant on Tuesday morning as light rain lashed parts of the city, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain is expected to..DNA - Published | Heavy rains batter Mumbai, train, flight operations affected, Orange Alert issued for several Maharashtra districtsThe IMD also issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rainfall throughout the day in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts. An 'orange' alert has been issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.DNA - Published |
Weather update: After Saturday's thunderstorms, IMD predicts continued rainfall and strong winds in Delhi-NCR till...Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, disrupting the common life of the national capital. Several streets were waterlogged, leading to traffic.DNA - Published | Overnight heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR, brings relief from scorching heat, triggers severe waterloggingEarlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the next two to three..DNA - Published |
Heatwaves to rise in Delhi-NCR, Monsoon to arrive early in Kerala: IMDA rise of 2-4 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over Northwest India is expected in the next two days, according to the IMD.DNA - Published | IMD says monsoon has arrived in India, days before schedule and earliest onset over Indian mainland since...The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday (May 24), marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009 when it reached the southern state on May 23, the India Meteorological Department..DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR weather update: More thunderstorms, hailstorms, rains predicted in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, GurugramThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted Delhi's weather for the coming days. On May 22, Thursday, Delhi sky is expected to remain partly cloudy.DNA - Published | Delhi weather update: IMD issues yellow alert, rains with thunderstorms predicted, humidity levels to remain high,After days of scorching heat and heatwave, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Ghaziabad. IMD has predicted rainfall with thunderstorms and..DNA - Published |
Kerala rains: Not June 1, IMD predicts monsoon likely to reach Indian state in...The IMD had in April forecast above-normal cumulative rainfall in the 2025 monsoon season, ruling out the possibility of El Niño conditions, which are associated with below-normal rainfall in the..DNA - Published | Bengaluru receives heavy rainfall in years, IMD warns of more showers today, check full weather update hereAs per Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South East Bengaluru, Sarah Fathima, Kamath was connecting a motor to pump out water from the basement of the apartment when he got electrocuted and died.DNA - Published |
How bad is Delhi-NCR's air quality? Why was GRAP-1 imposed and what are the measures?Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 278 on May 16, within the 'Poor' category. Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have..DNA - Published | Weather Update: 13 states on alert as IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall till...; check state-wise forecastThe states under alert are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Telangana. Bihar is also likely to receive..DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR covered in blanket of dust due to sudden weather change, IMD warns of more...The dust blanket disrupted morning commutes and affected office-goers across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida.DNA - Published | 'Cyclone Shakti' likely to form over Bay Of Bengal, IMD expects landfall on...; heavy rain alert in Karnataka, Kolkata and moreAs a result of this developing weather system, the IMD has issued heavy rain alerts in several parts of India.DNA - Published |
Monsoon 2025 to arrive before-time on..., check state-wise list hereThe Southwest Monsoon (SWM) is likely to advance into the South Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and some parts of southeast Bay of Bengal by May 13, 2025, as per the latest update from the Indian..DNA - Published | Weather update: IMD issues heat wave in east India over, rain in Northwest and Central regions; check full forecast hereStates such as Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand are likely to face extreme heat conditions.DNA - Published |
Maharashtra weather update: Mumbai to witness moderate rainfall today, check full IMD weather forecast hereMumbai weather update: IMD on Sunday issued a yellow alert, indicating moderate rainfall, for Tuesday and Wednesday.DNA - Published | IMD issues severe thunderstorm and lightning warning across 8 statesThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a widespread alert for severe weather across India, including thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR today, minimum temperature to be...The warning comes on the heels of a record-breaking spell of rain on Friday morning, with Safdarjung - Delhi's primary weather station - logging 77 mm of rain in just six hours between 2:30am and..DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR Weather update: IMD issues heatwave alert from..., maximum temperature to rise to...The department said that heat wave is expected to hit Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan from April 24 to 28, while Central India is predicted to see a 2-3 degree Celsius rise in..DNA - Published |
Weather update: IMD issues fresh heatwave warning for next five days in these parts of country, check details hereThe weather forecast department has issued a 'yellow' alert for several regions, warning of impending heatwave conditions. Isolated areas in south Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh may experience..DNA - Published | Weather update: IMD issues heavy rain warning for THESE states; see full forecast hereFor Northeast India, the IMD predicts widespread moderate rainfall and thunderstorms, which are expected to continue for the next five days.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR sees dusty storms, light rainfall amid cyclonic circulation, check weekly weather forecast hereThe national capital and the adjoining NCR region witnessed dusty storms and light to moderate rainfall on Friday evening, i.e., April 18. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the..DNA - Published | IMD predicts ‘above normal’ rainfall in India this monsoon, sends positive signal to farm sectorIndia is expected to receive above-normal southwest monsoon rainfall this year, according to the IMD's forecast. This is crucial for agriculture, boosting Kharif crops and the rural economy. While some..IndiaTimes - Published |
India to experience above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMDIndiaTimes - Published | Lightning strikes kill 25 people in Bihar, CM announces 4 lakh ex-gratia for victimsTragic lightning strikes in Bihar claimed at least 25 lives across seven districts, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to announce compensation for the victims' families. Nalanda reported the..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD weather update: Heatwave alert in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and other states, maximum temperature to go up to...Light rain is anticipated on April 10 and 11, potentially decreasing temperatures by about two degrees Celsius. The heatwave alert will be removed as winds are expected to reach speeds of 30 to 40..DNA - Published | Delhi faces first heatwave of 2025: Temperatures soar above 40° CDelhi experienced its first heatwave this season, with temperatures soaring to 40.2 degrees Celsius, prompting an IMD yellow alert for the next two days. Safdarjung, Ridge, and Ayanagar stations..IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather Update: Yellow alert for Delhi as heatwave grips North India, check latest IMD forecastAccording to the IMD, yesterday's highest temperature was 44 degrees C at Kandla in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions. Almost 21 cities across five states have recorded temperatures above 42 degrees..DNA - Published | North and West India to battle heatwave in coming days while rain drenches South and East, says IMD scientistIndia braces for a severe summer with IMD issuing heatwave warnings for northern and western states, including Rajasthan, Delhi, and Gujarat. In contrast, heavy rainfall is predicted for parts of South..IndiaTimes - Published |
April-June likely to be hotter than usual across India: IMDThe upcoming April-June season is predicted to experience hotter than normal temperatures across most of India, with an increase in heatwave days. Vulnerable populations are at higher risk of..IndiaTimes - Published | India braces for intense summer: Heatwave days to double in several states, says IMDIndiaTimes - Published |
With Rs 226 crore income since 2022-23, IMD now a money-spinnerIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) has become a significant revenue generator for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, earning over Rs 226 crore since 2022-23. This income largely comes from aviation..IndiaTimes - Published | Temp to rise by up to 4C in 3-4 days: IMDIndiaTimes - Published |
Heatwave scorches THIS Indian state, seven districts record over 40 degrees C temperaturesThe mercury is likely to fall from March 19 with the IMD predicting rain and thunderstorms in the region.DNA - Published | A heatwave is on, guard against illnesses: IMDThe India Meteorological Department issued health risk warnings due to a heatwave affecting Konkan, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, and southwest Rajasthan. Temperatures have soared above normal, with Pune..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in THESE 18 states across India as cyclones approach from Iraq, BangladeshThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall alerts for 18 states including Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab and Haryana amid cyclones originating from Iraq and..DNA - Published | |
