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Rain-fed areas likely to receive 'above-normal' monsoon, says IMD

Says heatwave in North to abate by month-end; monsoon may hit Kerala in 5 days

Goldman Sachs ups India 2024 GDP forecast to 6.7%; sees RBI rate cut in Q4

RBI's MPC has sounded caution on sticky food inflation, Goldman Sachs says, owing to supply-side disruptions due to the ongoing hot weather conditions in many parts of India

IMD issues 'red alert' for North India, 'yellow' alert for Ladakh, Himachal

The meteorological department warns Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are expected to experience 'heatwave to severe heatwave' conditions until May 28

Min temp settles at 30.6 degrees in Delhi on polling day, no heat wave

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled four notches above normal at 30.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday as Delhiites stepped out to vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The national capital is under a 'yellow' alert, according to the Met department. An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official told PTI, "No heat wave is forecast for the city. Isolated areas such as Najafgarh and Pusa might experience heatwave conditions." The official, however, cautioned that temperatures are expected to rise after Saturday. At 8.30 am, the humidity was recorded at 54 per cent. The IMD has predicted mainly clear skies with surface winds reaching speeds of 25 to 35 kilometres per hour during the day. It has also predicted a warm night at isolated places. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 44 degrees Celsius. Earlier this week, maximum temperatures in the national capital soared to about 45 degrees Celsius, prompting the Met office to issue 'red' and 'orange' war

Cyclone Remal to hit West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts by May 26 evening: IMD

Impact on monsoon progress 'not clear,' say experts

IMD weather today: Delhi boils at 47.4 degree Celsius amid severe heatwave

On Monday, Delhi recorded the nation's highest maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius amid soaring temperatures in North India. IMD has also given a rainfall alert for these states

IMD weather today: Delhi boils at 47.4°C, heatwave alert for these states

On Monday, Delhi recorded the nation's highest maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius amid soaring temperatures in North India. IMD has also given a rainfall alert for these states

Kerala to receive heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert for May 19, 20

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued a red alert in some districts of the state for May 19 and 20. The IMD issued the red alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts of the state for May 19 and 20. Additionally, an orange alert was issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam for those two days. The weather department further issued an orange alert in nine districts for May 21 and said some of them were likely to receive rains similar to that of a red alert. It also predicted that thunderstorms with lightning, accompanied by gusty winds, were very likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala between May 19 and 22. For Saturday, it issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Malappuram districts. A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain (6 cm to 20 cm). A yellow alert .

IMD today weather 2024: Prediction of rainfall, heatwaves in several states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) from May 16 to May 18 has anticipated heatwave conditions for different northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi

IMD weather today: Delhi temperature to touch 44 degree Celsius this week

Heatwave conditions are anticipated to impact northern India this week. Also the IMD has predicted rainfall alongside thunderstorms in several parts of India

IMD weather today: Rainfall, severe dusty winds bring down temp in Mumbai

Mumbai is witnessing a relief from the scorching heat after heavy rains and gusty winds lashed the city on Monday afternoon. Severe winds brought the city to a standstill

IMD forecasts rainfall in southwest MP, may dampen voter turnout

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast rainfall with gusty winds with a chance of hail at isolated places in the Malwa-Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh, where polling is on in eight constituencies in the fourth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state. The Election Commission (EC) and government agencies are working to increase voter turnout, which has been hit because of extreme heat, among other reasons. As per poll authorities, an average voter turnout of 32.38 per cent was recorded till 11 am in the Lok Sabha seats of Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsour, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone and Khandwa. A voter turnout of 64.76 per cent was recorded in 21 constituencies that went to polls in the first three phases, while in the 2019 general elections, these constituencies had seen 69.74 per cent polling, MP chief electoral officer Anupam Rajan said. Talking to PTI, IMD Bhopal's senior meteorologist Abhijeet Chakrobarty said rainfall of 1.5 mm was recorded at ..

Delhi dust storm: Strong winds leave three dead, 23 injured in Delhi

At least two people were killed and 23 injured in storm-related incidents as strong winds uprooted trees, electricity poles and led to portions of walls collapsing across Delhi. Power was also disrupted in many areas as the dust storm swept the national capital late Friday night. According to officials, they received 152 calls, including 130 made to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), regarding incidents of uprooting of trees, electricity poles and hoardings. They said 55 calls were also received about collapse of portions of buildings and structures in the city. Additionally, the officials said that 202 calls were received regarding power disruptions during the storms in the national capital, the officials said. Nine flights were also diverted at the Delhi airport late Friday evening due to bad weather, an official said.

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across country after dust storm in Delhi

On Friday night, Delhi Police received 152 calls related to tree uprooting, 55 calls related to building damage, and 202 calls related to power disruption

Windy surprise: Sudden, huge sandstorm hits Delhi; 'stay indoors,' says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that this might be followed by light rain, offering much-needed relief for the city

IMD weather update: Yellow alert for heavy showers across many cities

The IMD on Friday said light rains joined by hailstorms and breezes are likely going to hit Pune and Mumbai in the following 24 hours. Heatwave might go on over certain parts of northern India

IMD weather today: Heatwave in many states, showers and hailstorms alert

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heatwave conditions in two states today, May 9; rains and hailstorms in other places. The IMD has also anticipated downpour for Delhi this week

IMD weather today: 3 states to experience heatwave, rainfall in some places

The Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast indicates no respite from high temperatures in at least 3 states where in the following 15 days, both daytime and morning temperatures are expected to rise

IMD weather update: Heatwave reigns, rainfall prediction in many states

According to IMD, heatwave conditions are expected to lessen over East India and south Peninsular India from today onwards. Meanwhile, Northeast is anticipated to observe heavy rains

IMD weather forecast today: Heatwave alert in India till May 5 and more

IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions in a few Indian states till May 5, with light rainfall in many states. During the week, heatwave to to severe heatwave conditions are likely in certain areas