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Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June, shows IMD data

Between June 1-7, India has received 14.5 mm of rain as against a normal of 23.1 mm; huge shortfall in Kerala, Puducherry; North-East gets adequate rainfall

Death toll rises to 126 from heavy rains in Brazil; 9,302 people affected

A total of 31 municipalities in Pernambuco have declared a state of emergency due to the rains, while 51 towns suffered some type of damage

Mercury dips in Delhi to 20 deg C; light rain or drizzle expected

The mercury dipped in Delhi today morning to 20.4 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal, a day after heavy rains and a thunderstorm lashed the city

Delhi gets relief from scorching heat with heavy downpour and thunderstorm

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi on Monday with strong winds causing power outages at several places in the city. The change in weather brought much-needed respite to the residents who suffered under a sultry morning, and days of scorching heat. The rain was accompanied by roaring clouds and pleasant winds that swept the city at a speed of 50 km/hr. Delhi had recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, with the weather department predicting overcast conditions for the city on Monday. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 63 per cent. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 41 degrees Celsius. Parts of the national capital received light rain on Sunday evening with the maximum temperature settling at 40.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season.

Delhi records minimum temp at 26.9 deg C; IMD predicts light rains

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday morning settled at 26.9 degrees Celsius, while the IMD predicted light to moderate rains during the day

Rain, thunderstorm lash Delhi again, bring down temp by 11 deg Celcius

Another spell of rain and thundershowers lashed Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Monday night bringing down the temperature.

Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR regions, flight operations affected

The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information

Heavy rains to continue in Kerala over the weekend; 2 dams opened

Atleast 10 districts in Kerala will receive heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday with the IMD issuing a Yellow alert

Delhi: Showers, thunder ends hot day; no heatwave predicted for a week

A heatwave seared Delhi on Friday before thundershowers and gusty winds brought some respite towards the evening. Delhi's primary weather station, Safdarjung Observatory, recorded a maximum temperature of 44.4 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal. It had logged a high of 45.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest so far this year. The mercury jumped to 47.5 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh in southwest Delhi and 47.1 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur in the northwestern parts of the city. The weather stations at Pitampura, Sports Complex, Jafarpur, Ridge and Palam saw the mercury leaping to 47 degrees Celsius, 46.2 degrees Celsius, 46.1 degrees Celsius, 46 degrees Celsius, 45.7 degrees Celsius and 45.1 degrees Celsius respectively. A partly cloudy sky, a drizzle and hail brought temporary relief to some parts of the city in the evening. A cyclonic circulation persisting over Punjab and Haryana will lead to intermittent thundershowers on Saturday, weather forecasters said. A fresh

IMD issues 'orange alert' for Bengaluru, predicts rains for next 4-5 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued Orange alert for urban and rural districts of Bengaluru, predicting heavy rainfall for the next 4-5 days in the city.

IMD issues two-day red alert in five Kerala districts ahead of monsoons

As rains continue to lash across Kerala days ahead of expected onset of Southwest monsoon, IMD issued red alert in five districts of the state for Sunday and Monday indicating extremely heavy rainfall

Low pressure area formed over South Andaman Sea, neighbouring region: IMD

Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands till May 8 because of this system and fishermen have been asked not to venture into Andaman Sea

April 2022: Record not just for max, but also for min, mean temp & rainfall

The average minimum temperature was also the second highest at 23.51 degrees Celsius after the year 2010 (23.54 degrees Celsius) since 1901.

Western disturbances and missing rains from northwest India in April

After reeling from February 25 till possibly May 1, one of the longest dry spells, the plains of northwest India -- including Delhi are expecting a reprieve due to a Western Disturbance (WDs)

Light rain with gusty winds likely in parts of Delhi-NCR, says IMD

Light rain with gusty winds are likely in parts of Delhi-NCR on Sunday, a much needed respite from the blistering heat, according to the India Meteorological Department

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

Relentless rains submerge Australian towns for second time in a month

Heavy rains deluged Australia's east coast on Wednesday, submerging roads and bridges, while tens of thousands fled their homes for the second time within weeks

Australia's New South Wales issues fresh flood warnings, evacuation orders

Just as flood waters from record rainfall in Australia's eastern states began to recede, a return of extreme weather has renewed warnings for recovering residents.

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

Heavy, very heavy rainfall likely in Tamil Nadu on Mar 3, 4, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) on Wednesday forecast heavy to very heavy rains for Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas owing to a low pressure area likely to intensify into depression.