Heavy rainfall alert for Northwest and Central India; Monsoon to cover Delhi, Punjab, Haryana in 2 days

June 23, 2025 2:24 PM

Heavy rainfall alert for Northwest and Central India; Monsoon to cover Delhi, Punjab, Haryana in 2 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across several regions of the country, with heavy to very heavy rain expected over northwest India from June 25 onwards. Many parts of central, eastern, and northeastern India are likely to continue experiencing intense rainfall over the next seven days, with isolated extremely heavy showers over West Madhya Pradesh on June 23 and 24. Favourable conditions are also in place for the further advance of the Sou...

High humidity persists in Delhi despite temperature dip; IMD issues yellow alert for rain

June 20, 2025 1:16 PM

High humidity persists in Delhi despite temperature dip; IMD issues yellow alert for rain

Residents of the national capital continued to reel under oppressive humidity on Friday, even as both maximum and minimum temperatures dropped slightly, offering little to no respite from the discomfort. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi over the next five days, forecasting intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the region. According to the IMD, Delhi’s maximum temperature on Friday is expected to remain below 36°C, with the ...

Light to moderate rain likely in Delhi till June 22: IMD

June 19, 2025 3:34 PM

Light to moderate rain likely in Delhi till June 22: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that Delhi is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with spells of rain and thunderstorms over the next four days, providing some relief from the heat. According to the IMD, the national capital will see very light to light rain or thunderstorms on June 19 evening/night, accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph. The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 34°C and 36°C, around 2 to 4 degrees below normal. On ...

Heavy rainfall to continue in Northeast; rain and thunderstorms predicted in Delhi: IMD

June 18, 2025 2:43 PM

Heavy rainfall to continue in Northeast; rain and thunderstorms predicted in Delhi: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northeast India for the next five days, with extremely heavy showers expected in Meghalaya on June 18. The department also confirmed the further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon over parts of the North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. On June 18, very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over isolated areas in Gujar...

Southwest Monsoon advances further; heavy rainfall expected in several regions: IMD

June 16, 2025 3:47 PM

Southwest Monsoon advances further; heavy rainfall expected in several regions: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported significant progress in the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon, with favourable conditions likely to push it further into more parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, the remaining areas of Vidarbha, and additional parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim within the next 24 hours. Over the following two days, the monsoon is expected to spread into parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and east Uttar Pradesh. Th...

Fog disrupts flights and trains in Delhi, low visibility across northern India

January 24, 2025 11:45 AM

Fog disrupts flights and trains in Delhi, low visibility across northern India

Several flights and trains were delayed in the national capital on Friday due to foggy weather conditions.  Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 8.9°C at Palam and 9.8°C at Safdarjung, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).  Meanwhile, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 207, categorized as ‘poor,’ as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The IMD also reported foggy conditions across northeast Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, north coastal Odisha, an...

Delhi residents wake up to light rain, reduced visibility

December 27, 2024 9:32 AM

Delhi residents wake up to light rain, reduced visibility

Light rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday morning, as a layer of fog covered the city, resulting in reduced visibility. As per the India Meteorological Department, the lowest recorded temperature on Friday is 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. The IMD has predicted a "thunderstorm with rain" for Delhi on Friday and Saturday. With this, more showers are expected to drizzle over the city. A local resident, Deepak Pandey, said, "The w...

Delhi AQI over 400 triggers GRAP IV emergency measures

December 17, 2024 9:51 AM

Delhi AQI over 400 triggers GRAP IV emergency measures

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the air quality index (AQI) exceeding 400 and entering the 'severe' category, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).   At 7 AM on Tuesday, Delhi's AQI was recorded at 421. Areas like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Alipur reported AQI values ranging from 400 to 470, indicating hazardous air quality.   The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has classified the local air quality as "Very Poor," ...