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May 7, 2026 3:32 PM

IMD predicts heavy rain across Tamil Nadu till May 12

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu till May 12, with heavy showers expected in several western and southern districts over the next few days. According to the IMD, an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining areas is likely to trigger intense rain activity across the state. Officials said districts including Nilgiris, Erode, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Dindigul are expected to receive heavy rainfall due to t...

May 5, 2026 10:44 AM

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR; temperatures dip

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across Delhi-NCR, including Noida and Ghaziabad, on Tuesday. Rainfall recorded over the past 24 hours has led to a significant drop in temperatures, bringing relief to residents from the intense summer heat. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 19 degrees Celsius, with conditions through the day likely to remain dominated by thund...

April 29, 2026 7:07 PM

India expanded doppler radar network by over 250% since 2014, boosting forecast accuracy: Jitendra Singh

India has significantly strengthened its weather forecasting capabilities, with the Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network expanding from 14 units in 2014 to 50 currently - an increase of over 250 per cent, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. Addressing the media after inaugurating a weather radar-themed selfie point at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) headquarters in New Delhi, the minister sai...

April 28, 2026 11:18 AM

Heatwave conditions likely to ease in Delhi-NCR; rain, strong winds forecast over next four days

Heatwave conditions across Delhi-NCR are expected to moderate over the coming four days, with rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds likely to bring relief, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the IMD, maximum temperatures on Tuesday are likely to hover between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius, while the national capital may witness very light rain, thunderstorms and winds gusting up to 50 kmph. On Wednesday, temperatures are expected to ease slightly, with the maximum arou...

April 25, 2026 2:53 PM

IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Guwahati; authorities issue alert, public advised to remain cautious

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday forecast heavy rainfall across various parts of Guwahati over the next three to four days, with warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in isolated areas. According to a press release, IMD has predicted today the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall to occur at isolated places with (7-20 cm in 24 Hrs) along with thunder and lightning across various parts of the Guwahati city in the coming 3-4 days. The weather department ...

April 21, 2026 11:55 AM

India weather alert: IMD reports heatwave conditions alongside heavy rainfall and thunderstorms

Several parts of India are witnessing sharply contrasting weather conditions, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and an intensifying heatwave affecting different regions simultaneously, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm) in isolated areas of Assam, while Nagaland recorded heavy rainfall ranging between 7-11 cm. Thunderstorms accompanied by squally winds of 50-80 kmph were observed in regions including Marathwada, ...

April 13, 2026 9:42 PM

IMD forecasts below normal monsoon in 2026, rainfall to be 95-90 pc of average

The 2026 southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall over the country is most likely to be below normal or around 95-90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. Releasing its Long Range Forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season rainfall, the IMD said that the seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 92 per cent of the LPA with a model error of plus-minus 5 per cent. The LPA of the seasonal rainfal...

April 8, 2026 12:36 PM

IMD predicts rain in parts of Tamil Nadu today even as heatwave persists

Parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning expected at isolated locations, bringing some relief from the ongoing heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department. Rainfall activity is expected across south Tamil Nadu, north coastal districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. The Western Ghats regions are also likely to witness showers, while much of the north interior of Tamil Nadu may remain largely dry. In ...

April 7, 2026 10:59 AM

Western disturbance triggers rain, hailstorm alerts across Rajasthan

Several parts of Rajasthan witnessed rain, strong winds and hailstorm activity on Tuesday under the influence of an active Western disturbance, prompting the Jaipur Meteorological Centre to issue an orange alert in multiple districts, including the state capital. The weather office has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds gusting at 40–50 km per hour in districts such as Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Jodhpur, Dausa, Bikaner, Nagaur, Pali and Sri...

March 31, 2026 10:44 AM

IMD forecasts rain for next three days in South Tamil Nadu

Over the next three days, coastal districts of southern Tamil Nadu are likely to experience light rainfall, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast points to a continuation of mild pre-summer weather activity in select parts of the state. In its latest bulletin, the IMD stated that one or two places in the southern coastal belt may receive light showers during this period. Meanwhile, districts along the Western Ghats are likel...