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From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile

Why does a modern warning ecosystem still fail to protect people on the ground? Experts detail deeper problems in India's weather alert system

From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

Heatwave grips north India as IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi-NCR

Temperatures in Delhi-NCR remain above 43°C; IMD warns of heatwave conditions across parts of north and central India till May 24

Heatwave grips north India as IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

IMD issues heatwave alert across India; temperatures to touch 44°C in Delhi

IMD warns of intensifying heatwave across North, Central and West India with temperatures rising up to 45°C, while other regions brace for thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain

IMD issues heatwave alert across India; temperatures to touch 44°C in Delhi
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorm in several states; heat wave in west

According to the IMD, large parts of the country are likely to experience thunderstorms, rains and gusty winds, while hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in western parts of the country

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorm in several states; heat wave in west
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Heatwave intensifies in west India, Delhi may get light rain, storms today

The national capital may receive a brief spell of rain during the forenoon, with winds of 30-40 kmph gusting up to 50 kmph, according to the IMD

Heatwave intensifies in west India, Delhi may get light rain, storms today
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

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

IMD issues heatwave alert for north, west India; rain to lash south
Updated On : 10 May 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

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

Rain cools North India, Delhi; IMD forecasts more showers till May 11
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

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, thunderstorms cool North India as heatwave persists in other regions
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

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 in North India; IMD forecasts more showers ahead
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Heatwaves, warm nights sear northern states; power demand hits record high

The scorching heat, which has been slowly but steadily gripping northern states, showed no signs of abating, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released detailed guidelines and advisories on how to combat and survive heatwaves on Saturday, with Delhi logging its hottest day of the season, so far. Temperatures in several regions have been significantly above normal - by five degrees Celsius or more - indicating a developing heat stress scenario across parts of the country, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, India's peak power demand hit a record high of 252.07 GW on Friday following an intensifying heat wave, which pushed up the use of cooling devices like air conditioners and desert coolers, according to the latest power ministry data. The previous record high of 250 GW peak power demand was recorded in May 2024. Isolated areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and central India are expected to experience ..

Heatwaves, warm nights sear northern states; power demand hits record high
Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26

According to the IMD bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh till April 26

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

IMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures cross 40°C across India

IMD warns of intensifying heatwave conditions across several states, with temperatures expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius in many regions

IMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures cross 40°C across India
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

IMD issues heatwave alert for Delhi, UP as mercury set to cross 40°C

Heatwave conditions are very likely over large parts of central and northern India, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha, along with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi

IMD issues heatwave alert for Delhi, UP as mercury set to cross 40°C
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

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 sounds heatwave alert in North, rainfall warnings for Northeast
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across central and southern regions, while several states brace for rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures across India with heatwave alerts in several states, even as parts of northeast, northwest and south gear up for rainfall and thunderstorms in coming days

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts

After recent showers, temperatures are set to climb across regions, with IMD warning of heatwave conditions in parts of central and eastern India even as rainfall persists in some states

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions

Rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds have lowered temperatures across India. IMD forecasts continued weather activity across regions

India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

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

IMD has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, and issued a yellow alert for the national capital

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

Fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to impact several regions, including north and central India. Delhi may see light showers and cloudy skies with temperatures staying comfortable

IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST