Cold Weather

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

Srinagar witnesses coldest night of season at -3.9 degrees Celsius

Cold conditions tightened its grip on Kashmir on Wednesday as Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season at minus 3.9 degrees Celsius, while the mercury settled below the freezing point at most places in the Valley, officials said on Wednesday. The night temperature in Srinagar was 4 degrees below the normal for the season, officials at the local meteorological department said. Konibal in south Kashmir's Pulwama district was the coldest recorded place in the Valley at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius. The Pahalgam tourist resort recorded a low of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature in Gulmarg settled at zero degree Celsius, the officials said. Qazigund, the gateway town to the Valley, recorded minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara in north Kashmir settled for a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius. The MeT department has forecast mainly dry weather across Kashmir till December 2, with a possibility of a further fall in the night temperature.

Schools shut as IMD issues heavy rain alert for Chennai and TN districts

IMD forecasts heavy rain across parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and key delta districts, on Monday, as northern India turns colder with a sharp dip in temperatures

Weather to take a U-turn again as Delhi sees second warmest day of season

February has brought unreasonably high temperatures with February 17 becoming the second-hottest day of the season. But, rainfall, predicted later this week, could bring back the cold

Delhi's air quality still 'moderate' as strong winds clear away pollutants

The 24-hour average AQI in Delhi stood at 131 on February 14, slightly better than 134 the day before - making it the best February air since 2022

US retail sales plunge in January as temperatures drop post-holiday season

US retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales dropped 0.9 per cent in January from the previous month, the Commerce Department said, after two months of healthy gains. It was a much bigger drop than economists expected and the biggest decline since last January. The average temperature in January was the lowest since 1988, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics, and was particularly disruptive in the South. Devastating fires in Los Angeles may have also impacted spending. Sales plummeted 2.8 per cent last month at auto dealers and slumped at furniture stores, home and garden centres. Even the usually strong online retail sector saw a 1.9 per cent decline. Sales rose at general merchandise stores, a category that includes big retailers like Walmart and Target, and at restaurants and bars. In addition to cold weather, the decline could reflect falling consumer ...

Clear skies, cold morning and warmer afternoon expected in Delhi today

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day's forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 16.76 degrees Celsius and 28.58 degrees Celsius

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as cold winds bring back chill

Minimum temperature also saw a sharp drop of over 3 degrees Celsius due to the northwesterly winds that reached upto 30 kmph in the afternoon

Cloudy skies, light rain, shallow fog expected in Delhi on voting day

As Delhi prepares for polling today, the city is likely to experience a drizzle and foggy conditions, according to IMD

Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, cold conditions likely to return

The IMD predicts light showers for the next two days with increasing levels of fog expected in Delhi. Dense fog conditions still continue in isolated parts of the city

Rains in Delhi expected to bring back cold weather, IMD issues yellow alert

A significant change in temperature is expected, with light rainfall at night, IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for the national capital for February 3

Delhi weather sees extremes as mercury fluctuates, IMD issues yellow alert

Sunday is expected to have clear skies with dense fog in the morning and at night, while minimum temperature is likely to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius

Delhi grapples with dense fog, cold conditions likely to return this month

January was rather warm with Jan 31 recording a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019

Delhi sees pleasant days and colder nights, rainfall expected soon

Weather has been pleasant lately with warm days. However, nights continue to remain cold and rain is expected in the first week of February

Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years, but nights remain cold

IMD predicts Delhi-NCR weather to remain chilly in the morning and evening and temperature will be milder in the daytime this week

Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips

Delhi-NCR recorded improved air quality after the rains that cleared the atmosphere but the temperature dropped adding to the prevalent cold conditions

Mercury drops after midnight showers across Delhi-NCR, fog disrupts travel

New Delhi's temperature was recorded at 12.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am on Thursday, with a 100 per cent chance of rainfall throughout the day

Light rain to bring back winter chill to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert

As the cold conditions are likely to return to Delhi-NCR with light showers reducing the temperature, IMD has issued an alert for dense fog

Dense fog, intense cold wave grip Delhi; flights, trains face delays

IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in Delhi, minimum temperature is expected to drop to 10 degrees Celsius today

Delhi shrouded in thick fog amid cold spell, rain to intensify the chill

Delhi-NCR grappled with zero visibility as thick layers of fog engulfed the region with intense cold wave conditions, disrupting traffic movement