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October 27, 2026 11:52 AM

Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Andhra Pradesh

Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab could affect flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on October 27. The airline urged passengers to check their flight status on its official website and allow additional time to reach airports, cautioning that adverse weather could also disrupt road travel. In an advisory posted on X, Air India said weather conditions associated with the cyclone might affect...

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 24, 2026 11:46 AM

Bay of Bengal System Likely to Intensify into Cyclonic Storm by October 26: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression on Saturday and develop into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 26. According to the IMD's latest update, issued on October 24, the weather system was located over the east-central Bay of Bengal at 5:30 AM. It is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression on October 25 before developing int...

October 22, 2026 1:36 PM

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Thoothukudi, IMD forecasts more rain in coming days

Schools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days. In Thoothukudi, continuous rainfall has affected urban and suburban areas, prompting the district administration to announce a holiday for schools. District Collector Vishu Mahajan announced the closure in view of the heavy rain. Meanwhile, mechanised boat fishe...

October 15, 2026 3:47 PM

Gloomy skies prevail as rain lashes Delhi, IMD predicts another wet spell around midnight

Rain swept across Delhi on Thursday, with the skies appearing gloomy and overcast with dark clouds throughout the day, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for moderate showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. In its district-level nowcast issued at 1 pm, the IMD predicted moderate rain at many places across the city, to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and winds with speeds of 30-40 kilometres per hour gusting up to 50 kilometres per hour. Th...

October 13, 2026 12:46 PM

IMD launches interactive cyclone and marine weather platform to strengthen preparedness

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday launched an interactive Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System to help disaster management authorities, government agencies and the public assess weather hazards and take timely action. The WebGIS-based platform brings together cyclone tracks, intensity forecasts, wind distribution, rainfall warnings, storm surge information and rainfall forecasts for river catchments through interactive maps and visualisations. I...

October 12, 2026 1:47 PM

Delhi records wettest October day in four years, minimum temperature drops to 18.7 deg C

Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi early Monday made it the wettest October day in four years, bringing the temperature down to the lowest recorded so far this month, the weather office said. Delhi logged a minimum temperature of 18,7 degrees Celsius as the Safdarjung observatory logged 41.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours till 8.30 am. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) the last time the city recorded more rainfall in the month was on October 9, 2022, when Safdarjung log...

October 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Rains bring relief to Keralam; IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

Rains lashed several parts of Keralam, bringing relief from weeks of rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in three districts. The IMD issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Thursday. The weather agency also issued a yellow alert in six districts. An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall between 11 cm and 20 cm, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. The IMD foreca...

September 26, 2026 9:06 AM

Delhi-NCR wakes up to pleasant weather as rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days

Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool winds on Saturday, with light to moderate rainfall expected over the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 30 kmph. The expected rainfall is likely to provide some relief from the recent heat as the national Capital moves into the post-monsoon period. Rainfall is expected on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as a depression over Chhattis...

September 25, 2026 1:40 PM

As monsoon bids goodbye, heat returns to Rajasthan; six districts cross 40 degrees

The monsoon may be bidding farewell to Rajasthan, but the heat is making a strong comeback. Day temperatures have surged across western parts of the state, with six districts recording over 40 degrees Celsius. The mercury, on Thursday, crossed 40 degrees in six districts - Barmer recorded the state's highest temperature at 43.6 degrees, followed by Jaisalmer at 43.2 degrees. Both districts also recorded their highest September temperatures in the past decade, according to the Meteoro...