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IMD issues orange alert for Delhi as fog, cold wave grip North India

With December 18 recorded as the coldest day so far, winter conditions are set to intensify across north India as the IMD forecasts dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall in the Himalayan region

IMD issues orange alert for Delhi as fog, cold wave grip North India
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:52 AM IST

IMD weather forecast today: Fog, cold wave alerts for several cities

IMD has issued fresh alerts for dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall across several regions, warning of transport disruptions, flight cancellations and fluctuating temperatures across India

IMD weather forecast today: Fog, cold wave alerts for several cities
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 6:47 AM IST

Dense fog, cold wave alert in 7 states; Delhi airport issues advisory

Dense fog and cold wave disrupt road and air travel in Delhi-NCR and northern India, with IMD issuing fog alerts for five states and cold wave warnings for Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Dense fog, cold wave alert in 7 states; Delhi airport issues advisory
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

IMD issues alerts for cold wave, dense fog and snowfall across India

IMD has warned of dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall across multiple states, with Delhi facing flight disruptions and several regions bracing for low visibility and falling temperatures

IMD issues alerts for cold wave, dense fog and snowfall across India
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

Dense fog disrupts air travel as Delhi airport, IMD issue advisories

Airlines like Air India, Indigo and SpiceJet issued travel advisories to passengers amid dense fog after over 300 flights were cancelled on Monday due to low visibility

Dense fog disrupts air travel as Delhi airport, IMD issue advisories
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Dense fog and cold wave grips north Indian states; IMD issues alert

Delhi-NCR sees dense morning fog with reduced visibility while cold wave conditions continue in Telangana and interior Karnataka

Dense fog and cold wave grips north Indian states; IMD issues alert
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 10:10 AM 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

Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Kashmir from Dec 13 to 17: IMD
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

IMD warns of dense fog over North India; cold wave likely in these states

Dense fog expected across northern states while cold wave will likely persist in central and peninsular regions until December 14, says IMD

IMD warns of dense fog over North India; cold wave likely in these states
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 10:12 AM 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

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

School holiday today: Cyclone, cold wave, polls force closures in states
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 11:17 AM IST

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; CM criticises anti-pollution protests

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticised recent protests over air pollution, questioning why similar demonstrations were absent during previous administrations

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; CM criticises anti-pollution protests
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 9:07 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', temperature drop adds to woes

Delhi-NCR continues to be under dense smog with 35 of 39 monitoring stations recording 'very poor' AQI. Temperatures have also hit the lowest so far this year

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', temperature drop adds to woes
Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 8:56 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

Weather update: Cold wave grips north as cyclone Ditwah drenches south
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

Rain deficit: Himachal sees 1 mm avg rain in Nov against normal of 19.7 mm

With 95 per cent deficit rain in November 2025, Himachal Pradesh recorded its ninth lowest rainfall for the month since 1901, the local meteorological station said on Monday. The state received 1 mm average rain in November 2025 against the month's normal of 19.7 mm. Barring some normal rain activity on November 5, the state witnessed dry weather throughout the month. Sirmaur district recorded 100 per cent deficit rain, followed by Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Hamirpur and Chamba districts at 99 per cent, Kullu and Una at 96 per cent each, Solan at 95 per cent, Bilaspur at 94 per cent, Lahaul and Spiti at 92 per cent and Kinnaur at 92 per cent. The same amount of rainfall was recorded in 1983 and 2021, while the highest rainfall of 88.5 mm was recorded in 1925, the Met office said. It added that dense fog was observed for nine days in Mandi district and for seven days in Bilaspur in November. Meanwhile, dry weather prevailed in the state on Monday. The local Met station has issued a ye

Rain deficit: Himachal sees 1 mm avg rain in Nov against normal of 19.7 mm
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 6:38 AM IST

Cyclone Ditwah: IMD warns of heavy rain in TN, south Andhra and Puducherry

The storm is also expected to cause "significant damage" to standing crops, including horticulture, floriculture and vegetables, particularly those in the ripening stage

Cyclone Ditwah: IMD warns of heavy rain in TN, south Andhra and Puducherry
Updated On : 29 Nov 2025 | 7:21 AM IST

41 flights delayed as dense fog disrupts operations at Bengaluru airport

According to IMD reports, the sky had remained partly cloudy on Wednesday, but Thursday's dense fog worsened visibility around the airport precincts

41 flights delayed as dense fog disrupts operations at Bengaluru airport
Updated On : 27 Nov 2025 | 12:15 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

IMD weather Alert: Dense fog, chill in Delhi; heavy rain in Southern India
Updated On : 25 Nov 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

IMD issues cyclone alert, warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Andaman

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify from November 21, an official said on Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20 cm) is very likely to occur at one or two places in Nicobar Island and heavy rainfall (07-11 cm) is also expected in Andaman Island. "Thunderstorms with gusty wind (40-50 kilometres per hour) and lightning are also very likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 24 and 25," the official said. Squally weather with surface wind speed reaching 35-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph is very likely over the Andaman Sea. "Sea condition is also likely to be rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea till November 23. We have issued a Local Cautionary Signal-3 at Port Blair Port," the official said. Due to the possibility of surging waves, boat owners, islanders and touris

IMD issues cyclone alert, warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Andaman
Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 3:12 PM IST

Delhi's air quality stays 'severe' as AQI crosses 400; SC asks CAQM to act

Supreme Court gives CAQM 'full authority' to take proactive, stakeholder-backed measures to tackle Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution

Delhi's air quality stays 'severe' as AQI crosses 400; SC asks CAQM to act
Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 9:34 AM IST

Heavy rain in Kerala, TN, coastal Andhra; Schools to shut in many regions

IMD Alert: Northern India will be under a severe cold wave with fog in few areas and temperatures dropping sharply. Apart from this, IMD has also warned of rainfall across the Southern parts of India

Heavy rain in Kerala, TN, coastal Andhra; Schools to shut in many regions
Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 11:50 AM IST