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Kerala: IMD issues red and orange alerts for today in various districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued red and orange alerts for various districts of Kerala.

West coast to see increase in rainfall activity from July 9: IMD

As models forecast a revival of the Southwest Monsoon after a break, the intensity of rainfall over the west coast is likely to increase from July 9

Maximum temperature settles at 39.8 degree celsius in Delhi: IMD

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department said here. The minimum temperature in the city settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity was recorded at 68 per cent, it said. The weather office said the city was likely to see partly cloudy skies with the possibility of thunder and lightning on Monday. The minimum and the maximum temperatures will be settling around 27 and 40 degrees Celsius respectively, it added. Delhi's air quality was in the moderate category on Sunday morning. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that the hourly air quality index (AQI) at 6.05 pm stood at 137. 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.

IMD forecasts drop in temperature by 3-4 degrees over north India

Mercury is likely to drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius over the next five days, it added.

July rain likely to be normal across the country, forecasts IMD

July and August are the two most crucial months of the four-month southwest monsoon season

IMD forecasts normal monsoon rainfall 'over the country as a whole' in July

However, prevailing conditions suggest no favourable conditions may develop for further advance of southwest monsoon in Rajasthan, west UP, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and Punjab, says IMD

Central Delhi second-most rain-deficient district in India, says IMD

Central Delhi has recorded just 8.5 mm rainfall this monsoon season so far and is the second-most rain-deficient district in the country, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

National Capital unlikely to get monsoonal showers till end of June: IMD

Delhi is unlikely to receive monsoonal showers till the end of June and the maximum temperature in the city is predicted to hover around 40 degrees Celsius till then, according to IMD

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.2 degree Celsius, below season avg

The maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 34.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here.

Monsoon progresses over Delhi, North-West India might slow down a bit

Moderate to severe thunderstorms, with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are very likely over East UP and Bihar. This may cause injuries and casualties to people and animals staying outdoors

Monsoon over Delhi, Punjab, nearby region likely to be slow: IMD

The progress of the southwest monsoon over parts of Rajasthan,Haryana, Punjab and Delhi is likely to be slow as "large-scale features are not favourable" for its advance, the IMD said on Sunday.

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The 64-nation list was led by Switzerland

Monsoon covers almost two-thirds of India 15 days in advance: IMD

A quick progress of the south-west monsoon should spur planting of kharif crops such as paddy, soybean, pulses, and cotton, and thus boost their yields.

IMD, ICMR launch expert committee to eliminate malaria in India

India Meteorological Department and the Indian Council of Medical Research is creating a committee to explore and advance climate-based solutions for accelerating malaria elimination

How a tweak in IMD's forecasts will help India prepare better for monsoon

IMD's month-wise LRF is particularly useful given the increasing unpredictability of rainfall due to climate change or even usual changes in weather patterns

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; authorities gear up in view of IMD's alert

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in 24 hours till Saturday morning, no major water logging was reported and local trains as well as city buses largely ran as per their normal schedule, officials said

Monsoon advances in MP; IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert, predicting heavy rains with thunderstorm in 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh, as southwest monsoon advanced into the state.

Rising sea surface temperature intensifying cyclones, says IMD chief

In a Q&A, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra dwells on the onset of monsoon, rainfall distribution, increasing trend of tropical cyclones over the Arabian Sea, and the reason behind the rising sea level

Most parts of India likely to get normal rainfall as IMD ups 2021 forecast

Prediction updated to factor in two weather systems that have a direct bearing on the performance of southwest monsoon.

Delhi to receive light intensity rain in next 2 hours: Met department

Delhi and its adjoining areas are expected to receive light intensity rain or drizzle in the next two hours, informed India Meteorological Department on Tuesday morning