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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

Delhi wakes up to warm weather as mercury rises, strong winds likely ahead

Temperature fluctuations are likely to continue nationwide over the next few days

Delhi wakes up to warmer Sunday with fluctuating temperatures, moderate AQI

The IMD has predicted misty conditions in the early hours, followed by a predominantly clear sky as the day progresses

Delhi wakes up to a foggy morning; temperature fluctuations to continue

This January has been particularly unusual for Delhi, with a combination of unexpectedly high temperatures, dense fog, and deteriorating air quality

IMD forecasts warm Feb; above-normal temperatures may hit wheat crop

The cold wave days over Northwest India are also expected to be 'below-normal' in February

Delhi records warmest Jan since 2019, air quality sees slight improvement

The national capital wrapped up a rather warm January with Friday's maximum temperature reaching 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019. The month's average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the long-period average of 20.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as Delhi's warmest January since 2019. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, nighttime temperatures were also higher than usual. The average minimum temperature for the month settled at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the LPA of 7.5 degrees Celsius, and the highest since 2017 when it was 8.7 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists attributed the warmer-than-usual January to the absence of strong western disturbances, which typically bring rain, lowering the temperature. "This month, while western disturbances did pass through north India, most of them were feeble and did not result in substantial snowfall or rainfall," said Mahesh Palawat, a weather expert.

Improving capabilities: IMD must remain at the forefront of innovation

As India's weather-tracking department recently turned 150, its importance cannot be overstated. Weather forecasting plays a crucial role in daily operations across various sectors

Vision Document 2047: IMD aims for zero-error forecast up to 3 days

PM urges scientists to develop warning systems for earthquakes

IMD celebrates 150 years: From humble beginnings to global weather leader

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. Born out of calamities -- a devastating cyclone in 1864 and monsoon failures in 1866 and 1871 -- the IMD, turning 150 on January 15, has transformed from a humble setup into a cutting-edge hub of weather science. "HF Blandford, the first Meteorological Reporter to the then Government of India, prepared the first rainfall map of the country (undivided India) using data from 77 rain gauges... The IMD has come a long way since its modest start," IMD Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra told PTI. According to its 2023 report, the IMD operates 39 Doppler Weather Radars, INSAT 3D/3DR satellites providing 15-minute cloud updates, and a robust network of 806 Automatic Weather Stations, 200 Agro-AWS, 5,896 rain monitoring stations, 83 lightning sensors and 63 Pilot Balloon Stations. The IMD's key ...

Dense fog blankets Delhi; flights, trains delayed as cold wave intensifies

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog conditions in Delhi