Rainfall

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

IMD has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, and issued a yellow alert for the national capital

Updated On: 08 Apr 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Morning showers cool Delhi; IMD issues alert, warns of storms across India

Cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds to persist in Delhi today; IMD warns of thunderstorms and widespread rainfall activity across most parts of India till April 10

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 8:44 AM IST

IMD forecasts widespread rain, storms across India, cloudy skies in Delhi

Multiple weather systems to trigger hailstorms, thunder and heavy rainfall across regions, with strong winds expected to cause local disruptions

Updated On: 06 Apr 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Agri minister takes stock of crop losses from hailstorm, heavy rainfall

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorm damage across several states, directing ministry officials to conduct a comprehensive review of crop losses and coordinate with state authorities to gather ground-level information. The Agriculture Ministry, in a statement, said Chouhan has instructed officials to reach out to concerned state governments and compile damage assessments. The minister is scheduled to hold discussions with the agriculture ministers of the affected states later in the day over the extent of crop damage. Chouhan assured farmers that the Modi government stood with them in this hour of crisis. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that a fresh Western Disturbance will affect Northwest India from April 7, triggering widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and hailstorms across Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh through April 10. Thundersqualls .

Updated On: 05 Apr 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

Weather today: Delhi to hit 37°C even as storms, rain sweep across India

According to IMD's forecast, thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall will persist across India till April 5, while temperatures climb across central and eastern regions before a brief dip

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

India braces for a warmer April despite rainfall bringing temporary relief

Delhi may log its warmest March in four years despite cooler days in the second half, while thunderstorms, gusty winds and rainfall impact several regions across India

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Strong winds, thunderstorms forecast across India; rain in Delhi today

IMD forecasts widespread rain, lightning and strong winds across India. Northeast may see heavy rain, while Delhi is set for cloudy skies with light showers and gusty winds through the day

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely across several regions as IMD flags weather activity, while parts of India continue to face heat and humidity

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

3 killed as Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Puri districts

At least three persons died and three others were injured as Nor'westers wreaked havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police said Saturday. Strong winds followed by thunderstorms lashed the Mayurbhanj district headquarters, Baripada, around 11 pm on Friday, an officer said. "Two people were killed, and three others were injured. The deceased were travelling on motorcycles when the Nor'wester hit the region. Due to the storms, they lost control of their two-wheelers and hit the roadside trees," he said. The deceased have been identified as Ramdas Hansada of Asanayoda and Nagen Murmu of Khunta area in the district. The three injured are undergoing treatment at the Baripada district headquarters. A man, identified as Jagannath Behera of Alis village under the Pipili Police Station limits in Puri, died after a coconut tree fell on him during the storms in the district on Friday night, another officer said. Several houses were damaged by strong winds in Kanas, Delanga and

Updated On: 28 Mar 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

Storms, rain sweep India; IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi as mercury dips

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across India, with heavy showers in the Northeast and a fresh western disturbance bringing relief and temperature dips in Delhi and northwest India

Updated On: 28 Mar 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Parts of Delhi see light rain, IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

A late morning light rain hit the national capital, which recorded 2.5 notches above normal minimum temperature at the outset. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds during the day in several areas. The IMD said areas such as southwest Delhi, parts of west Delhi, central Delhi, Shahdara, east Delhi, north Delhi, south Delhi and southeast Delhi are likely to witness rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, and advised residents to remain updated. It also predicted wind speeds ranging between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour. According to IMD officials, the ongoing spell of unusual weather in March is linked to a series of western disturbances affecting northwest India. These disturbances have been influencing the region since March 15 and are approaching at a lower altitude than usual, impacting weather patterns over Delhi. As a result, isolated parts of the city might experience high wind .

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across many states; Delhi to stay partly cloudy

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over east and northeast India, while plains including Delhi remain dry with partly cloudy skies and a gradual rise in temperatures

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Weather today: Morning rain cools Delhi; alert in Himachal after landslide

IMD issued yellow alert in Himachal and warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds in the hills, with wet spell likely to persist; temperatures in Delhi remain below normal amid cloudy conditions

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD

Multiple weather systems have triggered rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India, even as IMD forecasts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures in the coming days

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India

From heavy rain in the east to snowfall in the Himalayas, IMD forecast thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds nationwide as fluctuating temperatures bring a temporary cooling phase

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisories as rain, thunderstorms hit Delhi

IndiGo and SpiceJet have warned of possible flight disruptions in Delhi as rain and thunderstorms hit the city, urging passengers to check flight status and allow extra time for travel to the airport

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Widespread rain cools India; IMD issues yellow, orange alerts across states

Rainfall cools temperatures across the country, with heavy showers forecast in eastern and hilly regions and thunderstorms, hail and strong winds likely in the plains

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Weather update: Rain forecast across several states, snowfall in hills

Pleasant mornings return in several regions after rainfall, while strong sunshine keeps afternoons warm; IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rain across most states

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across several states

Winds of up to 60 kmph may accompany storms in parts of east and north India, while heavy rain is forecast in the northeast; western disturbance could bring showers and snowfall in Himalayan states

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 8:49 AM IST