Rainfall

Why El Nino could become India's next growth and inflation challenge

With rainfall turning weaker and El Nino risks rising, India could face pressure on farm output, food inflation, rural demand and overall economic growth in FY27

Why has monsoon progress stalled across parts of India despite early onset?

After a swift onset over Kerala and rapid early advances, the southwest monsoon has lost momentum across India, leaving many states facing rainfall deficits and water concerns

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over next five days

The Met Department has forecast rain activity across Delhi-NCR till at least June 21, with cloudy skies, thunderstorms and strong winds expected intermittently over the next five days

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall as monsoon advances across parts of India

Heavy rainfall warning for Northeast and southern states; thunderstorms likely over Northwest India

Rain, thunderstorms likely across India as heatwave persists in some areas

Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to continue across large parts of India, bringing relief from high temperatures

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall as monsoon advances across India

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across several regions as the monsoon advances, while heatwave conditions continue to persist in parts of north and central India

Heatwave eases as rain cools North India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi

Rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast across several states on Sunday, bringing respite from the intense summer heat

India's 1st rainfall derivatives contract starts on May 29: What to expect

A look at the challenges and benefits

Skymet to move court to challenge NCDEX's rainfall futures launch

Skymet Weather Services plans legal action against NCDEX over its rainfall futures launch, objecting to the exchange's partnership with IMD for the product

Heatwave intensifies in west India; rain, storms likely in Delhi-NCR

IMD has warned of prolonged heatwave conditions across western and central India even as thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain are expected in parts of the north, south and Northeast

IMD issues heatwave alert for north, west India; rain to lash south

IMD forecasts heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, while heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across south and northeast India

Rain cools North India, Delhi; IMD forecasts more showers till May 11

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds cool several regions as IMD forecasts continued wet spells till May 11, even as heatwave conditions persist in parts of Rajasthan

Morning showers bring relief in Delhi; rain, thunderstorms to sweep India

Widespread rainfall activity expected in multiple regions, particularly in northeast and southern states, as coastal areas brace for hot and humid conditions

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; issues yellow alert for Delhi

Rain and thunderstorms have brought relief from scorching heat, but the IMD warns of more showers, gusty winds and isolated heatwave conditions across regions

India likely to see above-normal rainfall, mixed heat trends in May: IMD

The IMD has also flagged an increase in heatwave days in specific regions, particularly along the foothills of the Himalayas, parts of the east coast, and in Gujarat and Maharashtra

Rain, thunderstorms cool North India as heatwave persists in other regions

India is witnessing a sharp weather contrast, with heatwave conditions gripping parts of central and western regions while rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds bring relief to north and eastern states

Rain, storms bring relief in North India; IMD forecasts more showers ahead

Light rain and thunderstorms bring relief across North India, lowering temperatures by up to 5°C; IMD forecasts more showers nationwide

Rain, storms bring relief to Delhi from heat; check IMD weather forecast

Delhi-NCR woke to rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms, easing heatwave conditions. IMD has forecast more showers, falling temperatures, and similar weather across several regions

IMD sounds heatwave alert in North, rainfall warnings for Northeast

IMD forecasts heatwave in North India and rainfall in other regions, with temperatures rising in northwest India, while Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies today

IMD issues orange alert as rains lash Delhi, warns of severe storms ahead

As Delhiites were greeted by an unusually cloudy day amid rising temperatures, the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert in the national capital, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light rain. The weather department has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rain later in the day in a few isolated pockets of the city. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius -- the highest so far this season -- while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 39 degrees Celsius, according to the weather office. Explaining the prevailing conditions, meteorologists said the haziness and cloud cover are due to an induced cyclonic circulation over western parts of Rajasthan and the neighbouring Pakistan. "Dust particles from these areas have travelled towards Delhi-NCR, resulting in a layer of dust haze and a deterioration in air quality," they said. Thunderstorm and light rain activity was reported in parts surrounding Delhi, including Ganganag