Mission Mausam and upgraded weather monitoring systems have improved cyclone forecast accuracy and lead time, helping coastal states reduce disaster losses
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
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
Above-normal temperatures and heat wave conditions persist in parts of west and central India while thunderstorms may bring rain to eastern regions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 forecasts widespread rainfall, gusty winds and heavy showers in parts of south and islands, while northwest India braces for rising temperatures and morning fog in select areas
IMD forecasts rain with lightning and gusty winds over eastern and central states, dense fog in Punjab, snowfall in western Himalayas and a gradual rise in maximum temperatures over northwest India
Temperatures set to rise across North India while Tamil Nadu and Kerala brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds; Delhi likely to see above-normal readings this week
IMD forecasts heavy rain over Kerala and Tamil Nadu on February 21 and 22, thunderstorms in several states and a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across northwest and central India
In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for rainfall and snowfall across several states and forecast changes in minimum temperatures
With temperatures climbing beyond seasonal norms, IMD forecasts contrasting weather - rain in northwest states, snow in the hills and humid, unsettled conditions along the southern coast
IMD forecasts rain and snowfall in Himalayan states, possible thundershowers in north and central India, and hot, humid conditions along the west coast from February 16
Winter eases as temperatures rise across North India, with IMD forecasting rain and snowfall from February 16 and issuing thunderstorm and heat alerts in several regions
Mainly clear sky is likely in the national capital on February 15, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the meteorological department said. The minimum temperature settled at 9.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, it said. A generally clear sky with temperatures around 26 degrees Celsius is expected on Sunday, it added. The relative humidity was recorded at 41 per cent at 5.30 pm. Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "poor" category at 6 pm on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 229, Central Pollution Control Board data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.