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October 27, 2026 10:39 AM

Strong winds, rain forecast in UP for next 3-4 days

Under the potential impact of cyclone 'Arnab', unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are likely in Uttar Pradesh between October 28 and 31. According to the forecast, winds are likely to blow at 30 to 40 kilometres per hour on October 28 in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Ghazipur, and Ballia, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for these districts. An orange alert has been issued for October 29 due to the possibility of heavy rain...

October 25, 2026 10:41 AM

Delhi-NCR Sees Overnight Showers, Temperature Dips

Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds brought cooler weather to Delhi and neighbouring areas on Sunday, offering relief after several days of relatively warm conditions. Rain was reported late on Saturday night across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. The showers and cool winds led to a noticeable change in weather conditions across the National Capital Region. Delhi recorded a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung weather station early on Sunday. ...

October 8, 2026 12:15 PM

TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days

Heavy rain is likely over Coimbatore and the Nilgiris for three days from Thursday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms in the hill areas and rainfall across several other parts of Tamil Nadu. According to the department, a low-pressure system prevailing over interior Tamil Nadu and southern Karnataka is influencing the weather. The forecast places the hill regions of Coimbatore district and the Nilgiris among the areas likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thund...

September 5, 2026 9:26 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for another spell of rain, thunderstorms; temp likely to remain below normal

Delhi-NCR residents woke up to overcast skies and pleasant weather on Saturday as the national Capital and neighbouring areas prepared for another round of rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers across the region, with thunderstorm and lightning activity likely during the morning as well as afternoon and evening hours. The forecast comes a day after Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, with gusts reaching ...

June 15, 2026 1:02 PM

Light rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts thunderstorms, gusty winds

Light rain showers across several parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning brought relief from the humid weather conditions that had prevailed over the past few days, offering residents a pleasant start to the week. Rainfall was reported from multiple areas of the national capital region, including localities around the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The showers helped lower temperatures and provided temporary respite from the summer heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IM...

May 3, 2026 2:43 AM

No cause for panic about heat conditions in May: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday that there is no cause for panic over the predicted heat conditions in May, and that unwarranted reactions can be avoided by following weather forecasts and simple precautions. Southern peninsular India, parts of the Northeast and Northwest India may see above-normal temperatures and heatwave conditions, but most of the country is likely to experience normal to below-normal temperatures during the month, accord...

December 4, 2025 11:16 AM

Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rain forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur districts; schools closed

Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal has led authorities to close schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts as a precautionary measure. Several coastal areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur and neighbouring districts witnessed intense downpours accompanied by strong winds as the weakened system lingered over the region. Citing persistent rain and widespread waterlogging, Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagde extended the school holiday for Thursday, mark...

December 4, 2025 11:18 AM

Intense cold wave sweeps across Kashmir; no forecast for snowfall till mid December

An intense cold wave continued to sweep across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, with minimum temperatures staying several notches below the freezing point. Dense morning fog and clear night skies added to the chill in Srinagar, where pedestrians and motorists moved cautiously on slippery roads. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of –4°C, while Pahalgam registered –4.8°C and Gulmarg –1°C. In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded 8°C, Kat...

August 16, 2025 5:03 PM

IMD warns of intense rainfall in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)A on Saturday forecast widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country between August 16 and August 22, along with strong winds and thunderstorms. According to the weather department, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Saurashtra will see very heavy rain on August 16 and again between August 18–20. Telangana is likely to receive extremely heavy showers on August 16–17, while Coastal Karnataka will see similar co...

May 19, 2025 5:44 PM

IMD issues alerts for heavy rainfall and heatwave across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting intense rainfall over several regions of the country and heatwave conditions in parts of northwest India. According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected along the west coast—including Karnataka, Konkan & Goa, and Kerala—as well as adjoining areas of Peninsular India between May 19 and 25. Karnataka is likely to witness extremely heavy downpours on May 20 and 21, while the Konkan region ma...