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Low-pressure system may influence monsoon advance towards Kerala: IMD

Skymet says it could arrive around June 9

Parts of Delhi witnesses light rains, max temp settles at 33.7 degrees C

Light rains were witnessed in some parts of the national capital on Sunday, which recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius, six notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature settled at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the IMD said. The weather office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to settle around 35 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively. The city recorded 3 mm of rainfall between Saturday 8.30 am to Sunday 8.30 am. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 86 per cent. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the moderate category with a reading of 173 at 6 pm, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. 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

Monsoon misses onset date in Kerala; conditions becoming favourable: IMD

The monsoon missed its onset date in Kerala on Sunday with the India Meteorological Department anticipating a further delay of three to four days. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about seven days. In mid May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said it might arrive in Kerala by June 4. In a statement on Sunday, the IMD said, "Conditions (are) becoming favourable with the increase in westerly winds over the south Arabian Sea. Also, the depth of westerly winds is gradually increasing and today, June 4, the depth of westerlies has reached up to 2.1 kilometres above the mean sea level. "The cloud mass over the southeast Arabian sea is also increasing. We expect that these favourable conditions for monsoon onset over Kerala will further improve during the next three-four days. It is being monitored continuously and further updates will be provided tomorrow (Monday)." Scientists, however, said the delay is unlikely to impac

Parts of Gujarat receive rainfall due to cyclonic circulation: IMD

Several parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, received rainfall on Sunday, and the met department has forecast light rainfall till June 6 morning across regions of the state as a result of cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and neighbouring areas. It also predicted that strong surface winds of 30-40 kmph speed reaching up to 50 kmph are very likely over all districts in the state till Friday morning, and warned fishermen against venturing into the sea off north Gujarat coast till Thursday. "A cyclonic circulation formed over southwest Rajasthan and neighbourhood, and extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level, is causing rainfall in the state," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. As many as 131 talukas of Gujarat received some amount of rainfall in eight hours since 6 am on Sunday, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said in a bulletin. The districts of Kheda, Mahisagar, Bharuch, Aravalli, Anand and Panchmahal and Patan received rainfall in

Light to moderate intensity rain with gusty winds likely in Delhi: IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds over most places of Delhi and its adjoining areas

IMD working on new ways to predict monsoon rains amid climate change

National Monsoon Mission, which set out in 2012 to move the nation over to a system that relies less on historical patterns and more on real-time, on-the-ground data gathering, is starting to pay off

Rajasthan received 62.4 mm rain in May, highest for month in over 100 years

Rajasthan has received 62.4 mm rainfall in May this time, the highest for the month in the past over 100 years, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. The state generally receives an average of 13.6 mm of rainfall in May. But this time, due to multiple western disturbances -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainfall to northwest India -- and other reasons, it rained a total of 62.4 mm. "This is the highest rainfall this month in the last 100 years," the meteorological department said. Rajasthan recorded 71.9 mm of rainfall in May 1917. The weather department has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on Friday. Rainfall activity will increase on Saturday and Sunday and is likely to continue till June five and six. Temperatures are likely to increase from June 7 and 8, the department said.

With record rainfall of 184.3 mm pre-season, Delhi gets cool start to June

June started on a cooler note in Delhi with overcast skies and the after-effect of rains over the last few days. The capital's primary weather station, Safdarjung Observatory, recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, six notches below normal. Generally cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds are predicted during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Delhi recorded its coolest May in 36 years with excess rainfall bringing the average maximum temperature down to 36.8 degrees Celsius this time, according to the IMD. Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the regional forecasting centre of IMD, said Delhi had recorded an average maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius in May 1987. "The average maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius in May this year is the lowest since then," he said. Delhi recorded maximum temperatures above the 40-degree mark for just nine days in Ma

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, heatwaves likely to return in Bihar

As far as weather in Delhi is concerned, the Met Department warned of traffic disruptions and inundation of low-lying areas due to rains

No heatwave at Delhi's primary weather station for 1st time since 2014: IMD

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, has not recorded any heat wave in the pre-monsoon season for the first time since 2014, officials said on Tuesday. A few isolated areas, however, witnessed heatwave conditions for a brief period in April and May, they said. May, historically the hottest month in Delhi with a mean maximum temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius, has recorded below-normal temperatures and excess rain this time. Meteorologists attributed the phenomenon to higher-than-usual western disturbances -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainfall to northwest India -- this pre-monsoon season (March to May). "Usually, five to six western disturbances are recorded in the northern plains in April and May. We saw 10 western disturbances, mostly strong ones, this time," said Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the Regional Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi recorded maximum temperatur

Rainfall expected in Delhi, heatwave unlikely to return this week: IMD

Rainfall is expected in Delhi as clouds have surrounded the city. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Forecasting Centre predicts partly cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall

Cloudy skies, intermittent rain in Delhi to prevent heatwave till June 4

Partly cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall are predicted to keep temperatures in check in Delhi and heatwave conditions are unlikely to return for five to six days, the India Meteorological Department's Regional Forecasting Centre said on Monday. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 21.8 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal, on Monday. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. May, historically the hottest month in Delhi with a mean maximum temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius, has recorded below-normal temperatures and excess rain this time. Meteorologists attributed the phenomenon to higher-than-usual western disturbances -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainfall to northwest India -- this season. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the Safdarjung Observatory has so far recorded 86.7 mm of rainfall in May. On average

IMD warns of storms across Delhi-NCR for upcoming days, issues yellow alert

IMD on Saturday issued an orange alert for Haryana, North-East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi for the next 3-4 days

Orange alert in Haryana, Raj, UP amid possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi

India Meteorological Department issued an Orange alert for Haryana, North-East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi for the next 3-4 days

13 dead due to rain-related incidents in Raj in 2 days; downpour continues

Heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in east Rajasthan, while thunderstorms coupled with gusty winds and light to moderate rains were recorded at isolated pockets in the state in the last 24 hours. According to the Disaster Relief and Management Department, a total of 13 deaths related to rain and storm have been reported in the state in the last two days. Ten of the deaths were registered in Tonk and one fatality each in Alwar, Jaipur and Bikaner. In the last 24 hours, Mandal of Bhilwara recorded 11 cm rainfall, while 6 cm rainfall was recorded in Rawatsar of Hanumangarh, 5 cm each in Lakshmangarh and Fatehpur of Sikar, Taranagar of Churu, 4 cm each in Thanagazi of Alwar, Karanpur of Sriganganagar, Nohar of Hanumangarh, Ratangarh and Rajgarh of Churu, 3 cm each in Sikar, Udaipurvati and Chirawa of Jhunjhunu, Banera of Bhilwara, Tatgarh of Ajmer. Various other places recorded rainfall ranging from 1 to 3 cm during the period. Meanwhile, the department has predicted the ...

Delhi-NCR witnesses sudden change in weather, lashed by rain, gusty winds

Rain with gusty winds lashed Delhi and National Capital Region on Saturday morning. Waterlogging was witnessed in several parts of Delhi after the rainfall. The India Meteorological Department said a cluster of cloud patches is passing through Delhi-NCR. Under its influence, thunderstorm/dust storm with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 40-70 kmph would continue in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas during the next two hours, it said around 6.30 am. On Friday, the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 34.5 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal.

When does India declare drought and how is it linked to the monsoon

One big change in India's drought management is in the IMD's parlance

2023 monsoon to be 'normal'; NW India might get 'below normal' rains: IMD

Probability of normal rainfall June to September is 43%, says state forecaster

IMD issues Orange alert in North India, predicts rainfall in hilly areas

IMD's update comes after blistering heatwaves were recorded in various parts of the country. Relief can now be expected for citizens as the temperature will decline starting today

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in Northwest, IMD issues orange alert

Rainfall, thunderstorm and hail expected over northwest parts of India over the next three days, signaling a relief from the heat