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IMD predictions go wrong on cyclone Asani as it fizzles out early

The system had weakened as a Depression as it crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Narsapur on Wednesday night and by Thursday morning

Cyclonic storm Asani weakens into depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh

Rains accompanied by squally winds continued in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh on Thursday even as cyclonic storm Asani weakened into depression after making a landfall last night.

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as heatwave may return on Wednesday

The mercury is most likely to rise in the national capital as India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heat wave conditions to return in the region from Wednesday.

Andaman Nicobar Islands, adjoining areas could witness cyclone Asani today

"It is very likely to continue to move northwestwards till May 10 evening and reach westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts," IMD bulletin said

Low-pressure area near South Andaman Sea to cause cyclonic storm by Sunday

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has been asked to completely suspend fishing and tourism activities and for communities

IMD warns of fresh spell of heatwave in Northwest India, Central India

Isolated heatwave conditions are expected to start in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha especially

No heat wave condition for next five days for most parts of India: IMD

The IMD predicted no significant change in maximum temperatures very likely over most parts of central India during the next three days and rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius thereafter

Heatwave abates from all parts of country, says IMD's latest forecast

Heatwave has abated from all parts of the country and the maximum temperature has further fallen by two to four degrees Celsius over Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi and Haryana, the IMD said on Tuesday.

IMD predicts hotter days in TN; temp to rise by 2 to 3 degrees

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the temperature to increase by 2 to 3 notches in days to come.

IMD issues yellow warning for Northwest India over western disturbance

Senior scientist of IMD, RK Jenamani told that Western Disturbance is very active and the wind pattern can be seen in Delhi, Lucknow, and Jaipur

Heatwave may subside over Delhi, Northwest India from today, say IMD

It has predicted a fall in maximum temperatures by 3-4 degrees Celsius

Max temp to rise by 2 degrees C in next 3 days over Northwest India: IMD

Very light isolated rainfall with dust storms/thunderstorms is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh on April 29 and over Rajasthan on both April 29 and 30

Normal to above normal rainfall for southwest monsoon: SASCOF forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had recently announced its stage I forecast for southwest monsoon and said rainfall is likely to be normal over most parts of the country

Delhi braces for extreme heat; temp to cross 42 degree, yellow alert issued

It is expected to breach the 42-degree mark on Wednesday and soar to 44 degrees Celsius by Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Min temp in Delhi 24.9 deg C, IMD predicts spell of heatwave from April 28

According to the weather department, the relative humidity in the city at 8.30 am was 37 per cent. The weatherman has predicted a mainly clear sky during the day

Maximum temperature likely to settle around 40 degree C in Delhi: IMD

The national capital on Saturday morning recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said

IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorm in parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert, forecasting thunderstorms in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra for the next two days

TN, Puducherry, Karaikal may receive heavy rainfall from March 3-5: IMD

The well marked low pressure area over central parts of south Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean is likely to concentrate into a depression by tomorrow

Coldwave conditions likely over north India in next few days: IMD

IMD on Tuesday forecast coldwave conditions as very likely over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh during January 13 to 15 and over northeast Rajasthan during January 12 to 14.

IMD predicts light rain over Delhi, parts of Haryana, UP today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted light rain over parts of Delhi, Harayana and Uttar Pradesh in the next few hours.IMD, in a tweet, said, "09:40 IST; Very light to light intensity rain/drizzle would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places of Delhi (Mundka ). Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Yamunanagar (Haryana). Saharanpur, Gangoh, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Kandhla, Khatauli (U.P.) during the next 2 hours."The rain is likely to improve the air quality of the national capital which is in the "very poor" category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 368 presently.According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), high winds and intermittent rains is expected to improve AQI significantly to the "lower end of very poor" through strong dispersion and wet deposition.As cold wave conditions prevail in northern India, New Delhi recorded 10.8 degrees Celsius at 8:30 am today.