IMD weather forecast

July 16, 2026 3:54 PM

IMD forecasts enhanced rainfall across East, Northeast India over next seven days; Odisha on red alert today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast enhanced rainfall across East and Northeast India, East Uttar Pradesh and the Western Himalayan Region over the next seven days under the influence of a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal. Odisha is expected to receive isolated extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday, prompting a red alert. The weather system, currently positioned over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-West Bengal coasts...

July 10, 2026 11:44 AM

IMD forecasts widespread rain across Uttar Pradesh; Prayagraj on flood alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Uttar Pradesh on Friday, prompting the Prayagraj administration to step up flood preparedness as water levels in several rivers approach the danger mark. Speaking to ANI, Prayagraj District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma said the administration had completed preparations to deal with any flood situation. "The water levels of several rivers in Prayagraj are approaching the danger mark; however, the rivers t...

May 27, 2026 10:37 AM

IMD issues severe heatwave warning for Delhi-NCR, relief likely from May 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a two-day severe heatwave warning for the Delhi-NCR region, with the maximum temperature likely to touch 45 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. However, residents may get relief from the intense heat later this week as thunderstorms and rain are expected from May 29 onwards. According to the Met Department, the maximum temperature on Wednesday is expected to hover around 45 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain close to 28 degre...

October 6, 2025 10:27 AM

Air quality improves in Delhi after overnight rain, IMD issues yellow alert

The national capital witnessed a spell of overnight showers early Monday, bringing relief from humid conditions while improving air quality across the Delhi-NCR region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. According to the IMD, wind speeds may reach 30–40 kmph, accompanied by intermittent showers across various parts of the city. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around ...

September 5, 2025 12:29 PM

IMD forecast: Light rain in Delhi-NCR, red alert issued for Gujarat

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of very light to light rain or thundershowers for Delhi-NCR. The maximum temperature is likely to hover between 32–34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain around 22–24 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the Yamuna River’s water level at Old Railway Bridge stood at 207.31 metres at 8 am on Friday, still well above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Elsewhere, the IMD has...