India Meteorological Department

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 19.6 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Relative humidity was recorded at 87 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast mist and fog on Saturday and Sunday. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category, with a reading of 252 at 9 am, Central Pollution Control Board data showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.

Cyclone Shakhti turns 'severe'; IMD issues alert for Gujarat, Maharashtra

Cyclone Shakhti, the season's first in the Arabian Sea, has intensified into a severe storm with wind speeds reaching 100 kmph, prompting IMD alerts across coastal states

Monsoon starts withdrawing from Rajasthan three days ahead of schedule

IMD confirms southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of Rajasthan on September 14, three days early, with India recording 7% surplus rainfall and strong kharif sowing trends

Monsoon withdrawal from Sept 14: These areas may receive heavy rainfall

Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from some parts of Rajasthan on September 14, with IMD warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across north-east, east, central and southern states this week

Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around September 15, says IMD

IMD says southwest monsoon likely to start withdrawing from northwest India by September 15, after surplus rains left the country with 8% above-normal rainfall this season

IMD issues orange alert in Gurugram for Tuesday; WFH, online classes advised

Gurugram saw 100mm of rainfall on Monday. The city administration has asked corporate offices and private institutes to urge their staff to work from home, and asked schools to organise online classes

Schools shut in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh as IMD warns of heavy rainfall

The IMD on Friday issued an orange alert for the district, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms and lightning

The killer bolt: Lightning strikes now India's deadliest weather hazard

Lightning, a sudden discharge of electricity during thunderstorms, requires four conditions: intense heating, high humidity, atmospheric instability, and a trigger such as low pressure

Chill Delhi: Coldest August day in 14 years, thanks to Saturday showers

Delhi recorded its coldest August day in 14 years with a max temperature of 26.4°C after continuous heavy rains, breaking records since 2011 and bringing relief from the usual heat

Flash floods: Is India ready with an early disaster warning system?

A lack of coordination means the IMD, the NDMA, and different state governments must interact with each other to ensure warnings are sent out in time

UP: Ghats submerged in Varanasi, Prayagraj; waterlogging in Moradabad

In West UP, Moradabad & Kasganj likely to receive rainfall of 15 cm; Aligarh 12cm, Sambhal 9cm; Kasba Tanda, Rath, and Sikandra Rao likely to receive 8 cm, and Khurja to receive 7 cm of rainfall

IMD issues flash flood alert for 12 Jharkhand districts amid heavy rainfall

A flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand till 5.30 pm on Monday, as moderate to heavy rainfall lashed major parts of the state, an IMD official said. The districts that fall under the flash flood risk include Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, Ranchi, Bokaro, Saraikela, West and East Singhbhum, according to a bulletin of India Meteorological Department (IMD). Major parts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi, have been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday. Ranchi Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the rainfall is caused by a cyclonic circulation and trough. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across Jharkhand on Monday, and some places of the western and southern parts of the state may witness downpour, he said. Jharkhand has recorded 69 per cent surplus rainfall between June 1 and July 6, he said. The eastern state received 417.2 mm of precipitation against the normal of 246.2 mm during the ..

Rain clouds likely to break heat's hold on Delhi and beyond by June 25

North-West India includes places like Delhi and its adjoining regions that have been reeling under a heatwave since the last few days

Monsoon pause leads to 25% rain deficiency so far this season: IMD

The monsoon has been struck around parts of Maharashtra and North Bengal

Flood situation remains critical; Met dept predicts more rain in Assam

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Monday with the water levels rising in many parts of the state, officials said. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has said that moderate rainfall is very likely to occur at most places of Assam, while heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places. A report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Sunday night said that two more people lost their lives in Cachar and Sribhumi districts, and around four lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 15 districts. The total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides has increased to 10. Cachar is the worst hit with over one lakh people affected, followed by 85,000 people in Sribhumi and 62,000 in Nagaon, it added. The administration has been operating 155 relief camps and relief distribution centres in 12 districts, taking c

Explained: IMD's colour-coded alerts and what they mean for you

IMD's system uses green, yellow, orange, and red codes to warn citizens about rain, thunderstorms, and severe weather, helping them plan accordingly

Explained: What is the new Bharat Forecast System and how does it work?

Bharat Forecast System, developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, has now become operational after three years of testing since its launch in 2022

Delhi logs wettest May ever as more rain, thunderstorms expected: IMD

Delhi records 186.4 mm rain in May, the highest since 1901; IMD warns of more thunderstorms and gusty winds as extreme weather linked to climate variability

Lesson from 2009: An early southwest monsoon isn't always a good one

Scientists said the progress of southwest monsoon depend on many supportive factors such as frequency of Low Pressure Systems over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea

Delhi-NCR struck by thunderstorm: IMD issues red alert, power cuts hit city

Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the next two to three hours