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Delhi records low of 28.4 deg C; thunderstorms, rain forecast for weekend

The national capital on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature of 28.4 degrees Celsius, 1.7 notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has forecast thunderstorm with rain for Saturday and Sunday, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was recorded at 62 per cent at 8:30 am on Saturday. The air quality was "moderate" at 9 am, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 120, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Southwest monsoon has arrived, says IMD, as rains batter parts of Kerala

Overnight heavy rains and strong winds across Kerala led to uprooting of trees, dislodging of electricity poles and waterlogging of roads in several parts of the state on Saturday. As rains continued in various parts of Kerala, disrupting the normal way of life, state Revenue Minister K Rajan said that precipitation would be more in districts north of Kozhikode, Idukki and Pathanamthitta. The minister further said that the strong winds that lashed many parts of the state in the intervening night of Friday-Saturday appeared to be in the nature of monsoon winds. "It also indicates that the monsoons might arrive in the state earlier than expected," he told a TV channel. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Friday said that the monsoons will arrive in the state in two days. The minister also said that some places might receive rains in large amounts in a short period of time without any warning, leading to flash floods and landslides. He said that the authorities were pre

Red alert in Goa: IMD warns of heavy rain, swimming in rivers banned

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Goa, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall till Sunday, with the state government advising people against venturing into rivers and waterfalls. Heavy showers lashed parts of the coastal state in the last 24 hours. According to the IMD website, Ponda in South Goa received the highest rainfall of 162 mm, followed by Dharbandora taluka with 124.2 mm of rain and Margao with 123.4 mm. The weather department issued a red alert, indicating heavy to very heavy showers, on Friday, and it will remain in place till Sunday, as per the website. State Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday said collectors of North and South Goa districts have issued circulars banning swimming in waterfalls and rivers till the rains subside. "All waterfalls have been shut only for swimming activity. Nobody will be allowed to enter the water due to heavy rains," Rane said, adding that people can visit waterfalls under the supervision of t

Heavy rain warning for Maharashtra & Goa: IMD issues red and orange alerts

A red alert has been issued for Goa until Sunday, May 25, with warnings of extremely heavy rain. On Thursday, Panjim in North Goa recorded 9 cm of rain

IMD forecast: India braces for stormy weather, heatwaves, early monsoon

India braces for extreme weather: severe heat in the north and west, while eastern and southern states face heavy rainfall and early monsoon onset

Delhi storm chaos: Power cuts, metro disruptions, and at least 2 dead

Trees snapped, electric poles toppled, and debris rained down on roads and railway tracks as a sudden and violent storm hit Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening

IMD weather: Heavy rain likely in Mumbai, Bengal today; Delhi to see storms

IMD weather forecast predicts thunderstorms rainfall for the national capital today, May 21. Mumbai is to see heavy rainfall between May 21 and 24. Know more

Delhi weather: Why IMD keeps predicting rain but the heat won't quit

Despite new satellites, powerful models and 150 years of legacy, IMD often still fails to tell us when it's going to rain

IMD weather alert: Week-long heavy rainfall likely across india from 19 May

India will witness intense weather disruptions starting May 19 across many regions; as per IMD forecast update. The central, northeast, south, west, and east will experience wet weather

Thick layer of dust engulfs Delhi-NCR, reduces visibility across key areas

A thick blanket of dust covered Delhi-NCR reducing visibility disrupting commutes, while IMD tracked a potential Cyclone Shakti likely to form over the Andaman Sea

Cyclone Shakti brewing in Bay of Bengal; monsoon advances over Andaman sea

IMD says monsoon has advanced over south Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea; Cyclone Shakti may form between May 23-28, with Odisha, Bengal, Bangladesh coasts likely at risk

Heavy rains batter Bengaluru; yellow alert issued across Karnataka

Heavy rains led to widespread waterlogging, traffic jams, and uprooted trees in Bengaluru, as the IMD issued a yellow alert for the city and much of Karnataka

IMD update: Cyclone 'Shakti', K'taka on yellow alert, Kolkata rain and more

The cyclone "Shakti" could be brewing today, according to the IMD. The department warns of widespread heavy rains in a few Indian locations and a yellow alert for Karnataka until May 16

IMD weather update: Prediction of rain & storm in many states till May 11

IMD predicted early monsoon would arrive in J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, & Uttarakhand this week. Widespread rain is likely over northern parts of India till May 11

Gujarat storm: IMD forecasts more rain, thunderstorms for next few days

A deadly storm in Gujarat on Monday claimed 14 lives. The IMD has warned of continued moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the state from May 5 to May 11

Delhi-NCR weather: IMD issues 7-day advisory after heavy rain, thunderstorm

Delhi-NCR weather: Early on Friday morning, Delhi was hit by severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. In the meantime, Delhi ncr is under a severe alert issued by the IMD

Heatwave grips North and Central India; IMD issues yellow alert till Apr 25

IMD declares a heatwave when the maximum temperature reaches at least 40 degree celsius in plains, 37 degree celsius in coastal areas, and 30 degree celsius in hilly regions

IMD weather update: Rainfall to likely bring relief from heatwave in Delhi

Due to an approaching western disturbance, the IMD has predicted a change in weather conditions over northwest India, with thunderstorms and showers expected between April 10 and April 11

Delhi weather update: Misty morning, clear sky, and warm weather ahead

The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 13 degrees Celsius, while the maximum may reach 29 degrees Celsius

Delhi wakes up to misty morning; surface winds to bring cooler temperatures

Wind speeds will range from 20 to 25 kmph over the next two days, likely lowering the minimum temperature