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Monsoon to make early arrival over Kerala, likely to be on May 31: IMD

The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala on May 31, a day earlier than its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

Met says cyclone Tauktae intensifies further; may hit Gujarat coast May 18

Low pressure area is likely to become well-marked over Lakshadweep on May 14 morning and concentrate into a deep depression over the same region the following morning

Import dependence

India must attain self-sufficiency in edible oils

Above normal day temperatures likely over north India from Apr to June: IMD

Day temperatures are likely to be above normal over north and east India from April to June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its summer forecast. The IMD said below normal seasonal maximum temperatures are likely over most of south India, parts of east India, northeast and extreme north India. "During the upcoming hot weather season (April to June), above normal seasonal maximum temperatures are likely over most of the subdivisions of north, northwest and few subdivisions of east central India. "However, below normal seasonal maximum temperatures are likely over most of the subdivisions of south peninsular India and few subdivisions of east, northeast and extreme north India," the IMD said. Several parts of the country saw temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in March.

Above-normal summer likely except in south and central India: IMD

"Below normal seasonal maximum temperatures are likely over most of the subdivisions of south peninsula and adjoining central India," said IMD

Rain, thunderstorm, hail likely in some Maharashtra areas on Wednesday: IMD

As per the IMD's global forecasting system, some parts of the state would get thunderstorm and lightning, along with light to moderate rain, while some places may also experience hailstorm

Parts of north, central India likely to witness rains from Feb 3 to 5: IMD

The IMD said a gradual rise in minimum temperatures is very likely over most parts of northwest and adjoining central India during the next three to four days

Monsoon season likely to be 'normal' this year, says Skymet report

The monsoon season is considered normal when total rains are recorded between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the national average of just over 88 centimeters (45 inches)

IMD to give month-wise rainfall forecast from coming monsoon season: DG

To better its monsoon forecast, IMD will use the multi-model ensemble approach and also give a monthly outlook for the four months of the rainfall season, its director general said on Monday

North shivers as Srinagar records lowest temp in 8 years; no relief soon

There was no let-up in the intense cold conditions in the north and northwestern parts of the country on Wednesday as Srinagar recorded its lowest temperature in eight years, while some places reported traffic disruptions as fog reduced visibility. A cold wave gripped the national capital too as frosty winds from the snow-clad western Himalayas brought the minimum temperature down to 3.2 degrees Celsius. A dense fog blanketed some parts of the city, lowering visibility to 50 metres and affecting traffic movement. The IMD said the lowest minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius was reported at Ganganagar (West Rajasthan) over the plains of the country. Due to the prevalence of dry north/northwesterly winds, minimum temperatures are very likely to remain below normal over most parts of Northwest India during next 3-4 days, the IMD said "Hence, Cold Day/Severe Cold Day conditions very likely to continue in many pockets over Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and in some pockets

Above normal rainfall likely in several parts of India this month: IMD

For the week starting January 7 to 13, cumulatively, above normal rainfall is very likely over south peninsula and central India

Union Territory of Ladakh gets its own meteorological centre

A meteorological centre was inaugurated in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday which would provide localised weather forecasts

Avoid drinking, says IMD as north India braces for 'severe' cold wave

For the plains, the IMD declares a cold wave when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 notches less than normal

At 3.9 degress C, Delhi records season's lowest minimum temperature: IMD

Biting cold conditions prevailed in the national capital on Saturday as the minimum temperature dropped to 3.9 degrees Celsius, the lowest this season so far

IMD predicts light rainfall in parts of Delhi NCR for next two hours

The weather forecasting department further predicted thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain over Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur and light rain over North-east Delhi, North-Delhi, Bagpat

Cyclone Burevi to hit Tamil Nadu on Dec 4: India Meteorological Department

Burevi is unlikely to be as intense as Nivar, IMD director general Mrutunjay Mohapatra said

Cyclone Nivar crosses TN, Puducherry, felling trees, disrupting power

The very severe cyclonic storm Nivar, crossed the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast late night and early Thursday morning with an estimated wind speed of 120-130 kmph, said the IMD

Nivar crosses coast near Puducherry, weakens into severe cyclonic storm

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar has crossed coast near Puducherry and weakened into a severe cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday

Decoded: Wind speed to extent of damage, things to know about Cyclone Nivar

So what are the key features of this cyclone and what could be its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has an assessment

Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar to cross coast around midnight: IMD

Severe cyclonic storm Nivar is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts around midnight or early hours of Thursday as a very severe cyclonic storm