Indian Meteorological Department

School holiday today, August 12: Will schools stay closed due to rain?

Several states and districts' schools will stay closed tomorrow, Aug 12, due to rain and regional events. Students and parents are advised to keep themselves updated with the notification

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

School holiday today? Check state-wise updates on July 31 rain closures

Heavy monsoon rainfall continue to affect several parts of India, prompting parents and students to check whether schools will remain closed today, on Friday, July 31, 2026

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

Will schools remain closed today, July 28? Check latest rain holiday update

Due to heavy rainfall, students and parents are awaiting updates on a school holiday for today, July 28. Authorities are expected to make decisions based on their local weather conditions

Updated On: 28 Jul 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

Are schools in Delhi, NCR closed today amid heavy rain? Here's what we know

IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, NCR today, July 10. As rain is expected to persist, students want clarity on whether schools, colleges and offices will remain open

Updated On: 10 Jul 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Heatwave 2026: Schools shut, timings changed across India amid rising heat

Amid an intense heatwave nationwide, many states have revised school timings, declared early summer vacations, and even ordered temporary closures to protect students

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

High temperatures, low rains could impact rabi crops in Feb, says IMD

'Neutral' El Nino conditions likely till July, says the Met department

Updated On: 31 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Kashmir from Dec 13 to 17: IMD

There was a slight respite from cold conditions across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures increased a bit owing to overcast skies, even as the meteorological department forecast light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of the valley, officials said on Saturday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 2.9 degrees Celsius on Friday night, up from the previous night's minus 3.6 degrees Celsius. The night temperature was 1.7 degrees below the normal for this time of the season, they said. A thick layer of fog engulfed the city and most other parts of the valley, especially the areas around the water bodies, the Met said. Qazigund in south Kashmir recorded a low of minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while the minimum in north Kashmir's Kupwara settled at minus 2.4 degrees Celsius. Kokernag in south Kashmir registered a low of 0.1 degrees Celsius, it added. Kokernag, and Gulmarg -- the popular ski resort in north Kashmir -- were the only recorde

Updated On: 13 Dec 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Weather update: IMD warns of cold wave, dense fog from today across North

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi might experience cold wave from today, Dec 9, as per the IMD. The weather office has also warned of cold waves in other parts of India

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

School holiday today: Cyclone, cold wave, polls force closures in states

From heavy rain in the south to extreme cold in the north, multiple states have announced school closures for December 8. Check if your district is on the list

Updated On: 08 Dec 2025 | 11:17 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave grips north as cyclone Ditwah drenches south

Many regions in South India are likely to receive more rainfall today as cyclone Ditwah moves towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Also, cold wave will continue to dominate much of North

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

Harsh winter ahead: IMD warns of cold wave in north and central India

Cold waves during December 2025 are likely to be above normal over parts of northwest, central and northeast India, the IMD stated in its winter temperature and rainfall outlook

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

IMD weather Alert: Dense fog, chill in Delhi; heavy rain in Southern India

Delhi-NCR residents woke up to winter chill as the temperature saw a drop today, on Nov 25. IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Southern India, like Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka

Updated On: 25 Nov 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

IMD weather update: Cold-wave alerts in Chhattisgarh, MP for next two days

IMD has issued severe cold-wave alerts for parts of central India, even as Tamil Nadu and coastal regions brace for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next few days

Updated On: 14 Nov 2025 | 12:22 PM IST

Weather update: IMD issues rainfall alert, check the full list of states

IMD predicted widespread rain and thunderstorms in several regions until November 2 in India. Cyclone Montha has weakened but is staying over central Chhattisgarh, moving northwest

Updated On: 31 Oct 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

IMD inks MoU with Ashoka University to boost research in climate science

The India Meteorological Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ashoka University to strengthen research and data sharing in climate science and weather forecasting. The MoU was formalised during the second annual workshop on "AI/ML Methods in Weather and Climate Modelling" hosted by Ashoka University's Safexpress Centre for Data, Learning and Decision Sciences. The collaboration will focus on developing advanced models for predicting extreme weather events, assessing climate risks and supporting disaster preparedness. The partnership will combine IMD's vast datasets with Ashoka University's analytical and machine learning expertise, a statement said. It will also promote joint research in meteorology, hydrology, agro-meteorology and environmental sustainability, along with training programmes and internships for students. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, "This partnership is set to benefit both the institutions, as the university will get IMD's va

Updated On: 13 Sep 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

Weather update: IMD issues alerts for Gujarat, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

The IMD has stated that September is likely to experience above-normal rainfall. So, several parts of North India, including Punjab and Haryana, and others have been put on 'red' alert for a few days

Updated On: 04 Sep 2025 | 12:11 PM IST

IMD weather: North India braces for severe rains; red, yellow alerts issued

Severe rainfall is seen in a few locations of Delhi today, as per the IMD. Also, it issued red and yellow alerts for many states. This comes after last month's severe rainfall in many parts of India

Updated On: 02 Sep 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

Weather update: IMD issues red alert in Himachal, Madhya Pradesh, UP

India has witnessed a heavy rainfall last month, with the IMD estimating constant rain in September. Severe rainfall is expected in Northwest India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and more

Updated On: 01 Sep 2025 | 1:32 PM IST

Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory as IMD warns of inclement weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for most of the zones, including Central, East, South and New Delhi

Updated On: 29 Aug 2025 | 2:41 PM IST

Weather update: IMD issues alert for heavy rain in many states, know more

The IMD has issued an alert for parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the weather department has also issued a yellow alert for Delhi, NCR. Details inside

Updated On: 29 Aug 2025 | 11:32 AM IST