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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

All-weather man: How Jatin Singh built Skymet into a rival to IMD

Singh tells that much of his career has been about building systems the government should have

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

'Above-normal' monsoon across India no guarantee for softer inflation

The last time such an event occurred was back in 2010 when between 2010 and 2013, India had two back-to-back years of 'above-normal' rains, followed by 'normal' rains

IMD's forecast of above normal monsoon brings cheer to FMCG firms

Consumer companies say this is the fourth year that India's monsoon is expected to be good, as 65 per cent of the population lives in rural India and is highly dependent on the kharif crop

Breaking news: IMD predicts 'above normal' rainfall this monsoon | IMD monsoon forecast

India will experience above-normal cumulative rainfall this monsoon, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday, ruling out the possibility of El Nino conditions during the entire season.

Delhi hit by dust storm, flights disrupted; heatwave to return next week

A powerful dust storm hit Delhi causing disruptions and a death, as IMD warned of more storms ahead of a heatwave

IMD weather update: Prediction of rain in isolated places in next few days

Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh were all under an orange alert from the IMD. On April 3, the weather service issued a "muti-hazard alert" for hailstorms and thunderstorms

April-June expected to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely: IMD

The prices of perishable food items could also be affected if temperatures rise unusually high during the summer months

April-June to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely: IMD

India is expected to experience hotter-than-usual temperatures from April to June, with more heatwave days in central and eastern India and the northwestern plains, the IMD said on Monday. Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures, except for some areas in western and eastern India where the temperatures are expected to be normal. Minimum temperatures will also be above normal in most regions, India Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said in an online press conference. "From April to June, most parts of north and east India, central India, and the plains of northwest India are expected to experience two to four more heatwave days than normal," he said. Usually, India records four to seven heatwave days from April to June. An IMD official had earlier said northwest India might face double the number of heatwave days during the summer. The region normally experiences five to six heatwave days during the season. States likely

India needs urgent cooldown strategy as 2025 may break heat records

Meteorologists attribute the early heatwave to an extremely dry winter season, among other factors

Mumbai sizzles: Mercury set to touch 39 degrees Celsius this week

The most affected regions include Kalyan, Dombivli, Bhiwandi, and Badlapur, where the mercury is expected to touch 43 degrees Celsius, marking a 5 degrees Celsius increase from the previous week

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snow in parts of Himachal on Mar 3

The Local Meteorological Station here has issued an orange warning for heavy rain and snow, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning, at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on March 3. This comes even as the weather remained dry in the state and maximum temperatures rose significantly on Sunday.. The orange alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra and Lahaul and Spiti on March 3 due to the cumulative effects of previous heavy snowfall and rain on February 26, 27 and 28, the MeT station said. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that restoration works continued in full swing even on Sunday. Currently, 365 roads and three national highways remain closed, and 1,377 power transformers and 269 water supply schemes have been disrupted. He added that avalanches occurred at some places, but there was no loss of life or property. However, one person, identified as Sant Ram, fell into Jodh Nallah near Saach in the tribal Pangi valley. He was rescued by local people, who worked hard to bri

India logs warmest February; IMD warns of intense heatwaves from March-May

India recorded its hottest February since 1901, with IMD warning of above-normal temperatures and increased heatwave days from March to May, posing risks to crops and public health

India to see above-average temperatures in March, wheat crop at risk

Both maximum and minimum temperatures will be above average in most areas in March, D.S. Pai, a senior scientist at the state-run India Meteorological Department, told reporters

IMD weather update 2025: Warning of record-breaking March heat and more

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that March will be one of the warmest months in India this year, with above-average temperatures predicted to last for most of the month

Mumbai's hottest February? IMD sounds alarm over scorching heatwave

The Met Department sounds alarm as Mumbai faces an unseasonal heatwave, with temperatures rising 5 degree Celsius above normal and water levels dipping faster than expected

Wheat crop in India under threat from warm weather before harvest

Rainfall across the country's northwest region, a major wheat growing belt, has been almost 80 per cent below normal since the beginning of the year, according to the India Meteorological Department

Bengaluru to beat Delhi this year: IMD predicts record-high temperatures

IMD recently predicted that the temperature in Bengaluru is expected to be higher as compared to the temperature in the national capital

Day temperatures rise 3-6 degree above normal in North, Central India

IMD noted that above-normal temperatures in Northwest and Central India could also affect vegetable crops like onions, garlic, and tomatoes during bulb formation and flowering