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August 16, 2026 3:36 PM

Fresh low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal, IMD issues red warning of heavy rainfall in Odisha

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a ‘red warning’ for extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha as a fresh low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal. It advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh, Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh coasts from August 16 to 18. A fresh low-pressure area has formed as Odisha faces a flood situation in six districts, where around one lakh people have been evacuated to re...

August 16, 2026 3:31 PM

Fresh low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal, IMD issues red warning of heavy rainfall in Odisha

August 11, 2026 11:16 AM

Intermittent showers lash Mumbai after brief lull

Mumbai witnessed intermittent rain early Tuesday morning after a brief dry spell, bringing relief from the humid and sweltering weather. Overcast skies persisted through the morning, with showers ranging from drizzle to brief heavy spells reported in parts of the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain in Mumbai and its suburbs during the day. The showers eased the humidity, offering respite to people afte...

August 6, 2026 12:28 PM

Met Department Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across South Bengal Over Next 24 Hours

A day after thunderstorms accompanied by lightning lashed parts of south Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast more rain across the region over the next 24 hours, citing favourable weather conditions. According to the Met office, a cyclonic circulation persists over northeast Bihar and the adjoining north Bengal-Sikkim region. Coupled with a significant influx of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, these systems are expected to trigger widespread rainfall across so...

July 28, 2026 9:39 AM

Delhi-NCR under yellow alert as IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms till Wednesday

Delhi woke up to rain on Tuesday morning as showers lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing relief from the humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of very light to light rain across most parts of the city and moderate rainfall at a few places from morning until noon. Another spell of rain is expected towards the evening or night. The weather department has also predicted moderate rainfall on Wed...

July 10, 2026 9:31 AM

Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Uttarakhand; IMD Issues Orange Alert

Continuous torrential rainfall disrupted normal life in Khatima on Friday morning, with dense cloud cover prevailing across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the area is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with intermittent spells of rain or thundershowers. The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand on...

June 22, 2026 1:07 PM

Delhi-NCR may get rain relief as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience cloudy skies, gusty winds and isolated showers due to an active weather system influencing parts of N...

June 22, 2026 12:28 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences, IMD mark International Yoga Day with focus on healthy ageing and well-being

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga at Mausam Bhawan in New Delhi, reinforcing the importance of holistic health, mindfulness and healthy ageing through the practice of yoga. Held under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the event brought together officials and staff members of the Ministry and IMD, who participated in yoga sessions and wellness activities aimed at promoting physical fi...

June 15, 2026 5:14 PM

Southwest monsoon advances further into eastern, southern India, heavy rains forecast for northeast

The Southwest monsoon has made significant progress, advancing into the remaining parts of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and the west-central Bay of Bengal, along with additional areas of Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The northern limit of the Monsoon currently passes through Harnai, Solapur, Hyderabad, Bhadrachalam, Koraput, Phulbani, Ranchi, Jamui, and Muzaffarpur. Conditions remain favourable for further advancement...

June 7, 2026 7:24 PM

Southwest monsoon set to advance in Tamil Nadu; heavy rain alert issued for Western Ghats districts

Conditions have become increasingly favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over Tamil Nadu, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting widespread rainfall across several districts, particularly along the Western Ghats, in the coming days. The weather office has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph in parts of the state over the next few days. The most inte...