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Monsoon 2021: Rainfall ends 7% below normal in July, says IMD

After its vigorous revival in the first week of July that saw floods, cloudburst and landslides in several parts of the country, the Southwest Monsoon ended with a seven per cent deficit for the month

Heavy rains predicted in MP; IMD issues 'red alert' for 10 districts

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a 'red alert' for 10 districts in Madhya Pradesh, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rains over the next 24 hours.

IMD predicts thunderstorm, heavy downpour over Delhi-NCR in next 2 hours

Rain lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) in the early hours of Sunday

North, central India to receive intense rainfall over next four days: IMD

Parts of north and central India will witness intense rainfall activity over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

Orange alert issued for Delhi, moderate rains predicted for Saturday

The IMD has issued an orange alert, predicting moderate rain on Saturday and warning of possible waterlogging in low-lying areas of the national capital and major traffic disruptions.

IMD predicts thunderstorm, rain in Delhi-NCR during next 2 hours

IMD on Wednesday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain over some parts of the national capital, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the next two hours.

Heavy rainfall lashes Delhi, mercury settles at 29.4 degrees Celsius

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Tuesday bringing down the maximum temperature to 29.4 degrees Celsius -- five notches below normal -- the Indian Meteorological Department said.

381 mm rainfall in Delhi this month highest for July in 18 years: IMD

Monsoon may have arrived late in Delhi, but it is inundating the capital now. The city has recorded 381 mm rainfall so far this month, the highest for July since 2003 and the second-highest ever. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded 100 mm rainfall in just three hours on Tuesday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is also the maximum rainfall in 24 hours in the month of July in eight years. In 2013, Delhi had received 123.4mm rainfall on July 21. The capital has recorded 14 rainy days this month so far, despite the delayed arrival of the monsoon on July 13, 16 days behind schedule. The monsoon, the most-delayed in 19 years, is now drenching Delhi, flooding low-lying areas and causing long traffic snarls. According to IMD data, the Safdarjung Observatory has gauged 108 per cent excess rainfall so far 380.9 mm rainfall till July 27 against the normal of 183.5mm. Normally, Delhi records 210.6 mm ...

Heavy rainfall activity likely over north, east India in coming days: IMD

Heavy rainfall activity is expected over north and east India during the next three-four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh has become less marked. However, the associated cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh and neighbourhood persists. Another cyclonic circulation lies over North Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over North Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood around July 28. Due to the influence of these two systems, widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is very likely over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh till July 29 and its intensity will reduce thereafter. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is also likely over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on July 27 and 28 and over northwest Uttar Pradesh on July 27. Fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to ver

Monsoon: 113 dead, 100 missing in Maharashtra; IMD issues alerts for MP

So far, 50 people have also been injured in these incidents, the government said in a statement

IMD predicts light to moderate intensity rain in parts of Delhi-NCR today

India Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain in the parts of Delhi and NCR in the next two hours

Heavy rains unleash havoc in west, south India; IMD says more to come

A total of 129 people have died in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra in 48 hours, a senior state disaster management official said on Friday

Andhra CM alerts collectors to be vigilant as IMD predicts heavy rains

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the district collectors to be on alert to tackle possible flood-like situations as IMD has predicted incessant rains

Heavy rains to continue over west coast; likely to decrease in north: IMD

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over west and central India over the next three-four days, while the intensity of precipitation over north India is likely to decrease

Red alert for 5 Maharashtra districts, orange warning for Mumbai: IMD

The IMD on Tuesday issued a red alert for five Maharashtra districts, including Raigad and Pune, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, for the next two days.

Maharashtra rains: IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Konkan region

On Monday, the Raigad disaster management department said three people were feared drowned at separate places in the district.

Moderate rainfall expected to continue in Delhi for next 24 hours: IMD

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Delhi woke up to incessant overnight rains on Monday morning. It had received 70 mm rain till 8.30 am that caused waterlogging in several parts of the city. "Moderate rainfall at most places with isolated intense spells very likely over Delhi during next 24 hours," the IMD said. According to the IMD, a below 15 mm rainfall is considered "light", between 15 and 64.5 mm is "moderate", between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm is "heavy" and between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm is "very heavy", and above 204.4 mm is considered as "extremely heavy". The national capital received rain spells of varying intensity throughout the day. While Safdarjung received 38.4 mm rain from 8.30 am till 5.30 pm, Palam recorded 66.6 mm rain in the same duration. The weather department issued advisory suggesting "slippery roads and traffic ...

At least 30 people die as rain, landslides batter Mumbai: Report

The India Meteorological Department said Mumbai was placed under a red alert.

Maharashtra CM takes stock of preparedness in rain-battered Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday took stock of preparedness by various government agencies to tackle any emergency with IMD forecasting a severe wet spell for next couple of days

Rainfall in July 26% deficient so far, says IMD Director General

Rainfall in July has been 26 per cent deficient over the country, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday