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IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India

From heavy rain in the east to snowfall in the Himalayas, IMD forecast thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds nationwide as fluctuating temperatures bring a temporary cooling phase

IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Widespread rain cools India; IMD issues yellow, orange alerts across states

Rainfall cools temperatures across the country, with heavy showers forecast in eastern and hilly regions and thunderstorms, hail and strong winds likely in the plains

Widespread rain cools India; IMD issues yellow, orange alerts across states
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

IMD issues alerts as rain, storms hit large parts of India including Delhi

The weather department has forecast continued rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of the country over the next few days

IMD issues alerts as rain, storms hit large parts of India including Delhi
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, with light drizzle expected in Delhi, as temperatures fluctuate across regions

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Weather update: Rain forecast across several states, snowfall in hills

Pleasant mornings return in several regions after rainfall, while strong sunshine keeps afternoons warm; IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rain across most states

Weather update: Rain forecast across several states, snowfall in hills
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across several states

Winds of up to 60 kmph may accompany storms in parts of east and north India, while heavy rain is forecast in the northeast; western disturbance could bring showers and snowfall in Himalayan states

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across several states
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Northeast, storms in central and northwest India, while heat wave and hot-humid conditions persist in parts of east and coastal regions

Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:26 AM IST

IMD weather update: Heatwave in west, rain and snow in northern hills

IMD forecasts snowfall and thunderstorms in Himalayan states over the next few days, while parts of Gujarat and western India face heatwave conditions

IMD weather update: Heatwave in west, rain and snow in northern hills
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 8:21 AM IST

Mission Mausam boosts cyclone forecast accuracy in coastal states

Mission Mausam and upgraded weather monitoring systems have improved cyclone forecast accuracy and lead time, helping coastal states reduce disaster losses

Mission Mausam boosts cyclone forecast accuracy in coastal states
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

IMD forecasts rain across North India, heat wave conditions in west

Rain, snowfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across parts of north, east and central India over the next few days, while heat wave conditions may continue

IMD forecasts rain across North India, heat wave conditions in west
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Weather today: Rain in north India, heat wave in west; Rajkot hits 41.6°C

Residents across India face extreme weather, heavy rain and storms lash the north, while west and central regions struggle with intense heat and soaring temperatures

Weather today: Rain in north India, heat wave in west; Rajkot hits 41.6°C
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Weather update: Rain likely in northeast; heat wave in other parts of India

Above-normal temperatures and heat wave conditions persist in parts of west and central India while thunderstorms may bring rain to eastern regions

Weather update: Rain likely in northeast; heat wave in other parts of India
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Early summer conditions grip most parts of India as temperatures rise

Early summer-like conditions are emerging across large parts of India as temperatures rise above seasonal averages, with the IMD warning of warmer days ahead

Early summer conditions grip most parts of India as temperatures rise
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Parts of India see early heatwave; rain, snowfall likely in hills today

Temperatures soar above normal across many states, with central India remaining over 30 degrees Celsius. However, a western disturbance may bring light rain and snowfall to parts of western Himalayas

Parts of India see early heatwave; rain, snowfall likely in hills today
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Early summer heat grips plains; rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan region

IMD forecasts sharp rise in temperature across plains with mercury up to 6 degrees Celsius above normal in northwest India; rain, snowfall and thunderstorms likely in Himalayan states this week

Early summer heat grips plains; rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan region
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Clear skies, rising mercury across India on Holi; check weather forecast

According to the IMD, plains are expected to remain hot and dry, even as parts of the western Himalayan region may see light rain and snowfall in the coming days

Clear skies, rising mercury across India on Holi; check weather forecast
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 8:12 AM IST

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD

Above-normal heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday. These parts include West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, southern and eastern Maharashtra, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of north Karnataka and north Tamil Nadu. "During the MarchAprilMay (MAM) season, the increased likelihood of heatwave conditions may pose significant risks to public health, water resources, power demand, and essential services, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, outdoor workers, and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions," IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said at a press conference here. During March, however, maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country, except northeast and east India, and some part

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:42 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Kerala, Northeast India; Delhi stays warm

Light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms expected over northeast India, Kerala, and Bengal till March 1; temperatures likely to rise gradually in northwest, central India, and Maharashtra

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Kerala, Northeast India; Delhi stays warm
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

IMD warns of thunderstorms in east; North India sees rising temperatures

IMD forecasts isolated thunderstorms in West Bengal and Kerala, dense fog in Punjab, and a 2-4 degrees Celsius rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India

IMD warns of thunderstorms in east; North India sees rising temperatures
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:30 AM IST