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IMD issues red alert for Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave to peak in north India

The IMD predicted that heatwave conditions are slated to peak due to prevailing dry winds blowing over northwest India, central India and adjoining interior parts of eastern India

North India heatwave likely to ease after May 28; storm expected later

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius

Heatwave in North India: IMD issues 'red alert' for several states

This season, the temperatures did not rise the way it usually does in north and central India because of significant rainfall activity during April that continued till mid-May

In pics: Eastern India braces for super Cyclone Amphan

While the country is already grapping with the coronavirus pandemic, Cyclone Amphan brings another series of sobering news especially for states of West Bengal and Odisha

Odisha braces to evacuate 1.1 million, Bengal govt alerts coastal districts

In an advisory to West Bengal and Odisha governments, the Union Home Ministry has said 'Amphan' (pronounced as UM-PUN) was spotted on Monday morning over central parts of South Bay of Bengal

Cyclone Amphan: Things you should know about this severe cyclone

The NDRF said that it was ready to undertake massive evacuation of 1.1 million people likely to be hit by it

Rains to cover Andaman & Nicobar 6 days before onset date, says IMD

Monsoon usually covers the Andaman and Nicobar islands around May 20. The onset date for Andaman and Nicobar was revised last month to May 22

A silver lining

Normal monsoon will support rural demand

'Normal' monsoon forecast by IMD brings relief from coronavirus heat

India's southwest monsoon this year is expected to be 'normal' at 100 per cent of the long period average

India to get normal monsoon, says IMD as country battles coronavirus

Monsoon is crucial to rice, wheat, sugarcane and oilseeds cultivation in the country, where farming accounts for about 15% of the economy and employs over half of its people

IMD predicts rainfall in several parts of country including Delhi on Holi

The national capital may also witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty wind on Wednesday and Thursday

This summer is likely to be hotter than normal, says IMD forecast

Northwest India comprises UP, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are parts of central India, while Gujarat and Maharashtra come under west India.

At 33.4 degrees, 30 Jan was the hottest day in Bengaluru in 150 years: IMD

Explaining the possible reasons, the IMD director said, "We are having an impact of micro climate where there is too much of urbanisation, too much of vehicular pollution."

IMD to change reference dates for monsoon onset, withdrawal: MoES

The four-month monsoon season is from June 1 to September 30

At 650, Bihar leads in extreme weather deaths in 2019: IMD report

An official statement issued by the IMD showed that almost 1,560 people died in 2019 due to unusual weather events

Cold wave in Delhi-NCR end, temperature to remain normal till Jan 6: IMD

The temperature will remain around 18-19 degrees for 3-4 days, IMD said

Severe cold waves to prevail over north India during next two days: IMD

Cold wave conditions are likely to abate from these regions from December 31 onwards, the IMD said

Depression over Arabian Sea likely to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD

It is very likely to move north-northwestwards for some more time and then recurve west-southwestwards towards Somalia coast during the next 4 days

Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD

The IMD has been issuing seasonal forecast for winter since 2016, and every forecast has predicted a warmer winter

Delhi, Punjab, Haryana to receive rainfall in 48 hours, IMD notifies

The areas of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab are expected to get some relief from pollution as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the next 48 hours."According to the information by IMD, in the next 24-48 hours, a fresh western disturbance from a low-pressure area in the Pakistan-Afghanistan region will approach northern areas of India, and can cause light to moderate rainfall in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana," Dr PK Sidhu, head of the Department of Climate Change and Agricultural Meteorology, Punjab Agricultural University, told ANI.She further stated that people who were suffering from breathing problems caused by pollution will also get mild relief.According to IMD, light rain or drizzle is also likely to occur in several areas of Delhi between November 25 to 27.Thunderstorm or hailstorm accompanied by lightning is also likely to take place at isolated places in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, ..