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June 11, 2025 8:53 AM

Thunderstorms, heavy showers likely in many states; IMD issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an Orange Alert for several regions, warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph over the next two to three hours. The alert covers large parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, with the IMD urging residents to remain cautious and follow official weather advisories. In Madhya Pradesh, districts including D...

June 2, 2025 4:33 PM

Mizoram schools shut for third day due to rain

All the government and private schools in Mizoram remained closed on Monday due to heavy rains that triggered landslides, rockfalls, and waterlogging in different parts of the mountainous state, officials said. A senior official of the School Education Department said that Deputy Commissioners of all 11 districts issued separate notifications closing the schools on Monday as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students. After the beginning of the current spell of heavy rain, ea...

June 1, 2025 9:59 AM

IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall in four Kerala districts, fishermen advised caution

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert for four districts in Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall and cautioning local authorities and residents to remain alert for weather-related disruptions. The districts under alert include Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, where rainfall is likely to range between 7 cm and 11 cm, according to the latest IMD bulletin. The rest of the state is expected to receive moderate rainfall as monsoon conditions continue to...

May 31, 2025 4:06 PM

Delhi records wettest May; IMD issues ‘Orange Alert’ for May 31

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, marking one of the warmer days of the season. However, despite the high morning temperature, this May has been unusual in many ways, including below-normal daytime temperatures, unprecedented frequent rainfall, and the absence of any heatwave conditions. In terms of precipitation, May 2025 has been historic for Delhi, with the capital receiving 188.9 mm of rainfall — the highest-ever recorded in the month of May...

May 30, 2025 5:06 PM

Heavy rain forecast for Assam during next two days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a weather alert for Assam, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 2–3 days, particularly across the western and southern districts of the state. The inclement weather is expected to intensify within the next 24 hours, prompting authorities to ramp up emergency preparedness. According to the IMD's latest bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area lay over the northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast, at 8:30 a...

May 30, 2025 9:03 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for rain, thunderstorms today as IMD issues orange alert

Delhi-NCR is set to witness more rain and stormy weather on Friday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h. According to the IMD forecast, partly cloudy skies will persist throughout the day, with light to moderate rainfall expected across various parts of the city. Maximum temperatures are likely to hover between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may ...

May 28, 2025 3:22 PM

Above-normal monsoon to boost farm output, ease inflation: report

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to drive higher agricultural production and rural demand, while helping to keep inflation under control, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday. The IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season (June to September), estimating it at 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). “If the forecast—which would mark the second consecutive year of an above-norm...

May 27, 2025 8:46 PM

India likely to witness above-normal monsoon rainfall in 2025: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday released its updated long-range forecast for the 2025 southwest monsoon season (June to September), projecting a promising outlook for the upcoming rainy season. According to the latest estimates, the country is likely to receive 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall, with a model error margin of ±4%. This forecast indicates a strong likelihood of above-normal rainfall across the country. Regional Outlook: Central and Southern Indi...

May 26, 2025 6:37 PM

IMD predicts more rain for Mumbai, Maharashtra; urges citizens to exercise caution

Heavy rains have been battering Mumbai and several regions across Maharashtra since Sunday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue multiple weather alerts and advise residents to remain The Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has forecast heavy rainfall for Mumbai, Konkan, and western Maharashtra on Monday. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Raigad, while Thane and Palghar are under an orange alert. A yellow alert has been sounded for Ratnagiri, ...

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...