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June 4, 2026 1:50 PM

Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Kerala, IMD Announces Onset of Rainy Season

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday officially declared the onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala, marking the beginning of the country's four-month rainy season. The monsoon arrived on June 4, three days later than its normal onset date of June 1. According to the weather department, the monsoon has covered the entire state of Kerala, Lakshadweep and Mahe, while also advancing over the remaining parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea. The IMD said cond...

May 29, 2026 1:30 PM

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, above-normal heatwaves in June

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall across the country during the June-September 2026 season, while warning of above-normal heatwave conditions in several states during June. In its updated long-range monsoon outlook, the IMD said the country is likely to receive seasonal rainfall amounting to 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), with a model error margin of ±4 per cent. This places the monsoon in the “below normal” ...

May 28, 2026 9:52 AM

Delhi-NCR likely to get relief from heatwave as IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms

Delhi-NCR may finally get some much-needed relief from the intense heat and heatwave conditions that have persisted over the past few days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain. The alert comes amid severe heatwave conditions in the city, with maximum temperatures hovering between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius in recent days. According to the IMD, Delhi-NCR is expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rain...

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...

May 24, 2026 6:47 PM

Heatwave to persist over northwest India for next 4-5 days; thunderstorms likely in hills: IMD

Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northwest India over the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Meteorologist Akhil Srivastava told IANS that a western disturbance was currently centred over Jammu & Kashmir, which is likely to trigger thunderstorm activity in the hilly regions, especially Jammu & Ka...

May 22, 2026 5:22 PM

IMD issues five-day heatwave warning for Madhya Pradesh, advises precautions

A severe heatwave has tightened its grip across Madhya Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red and orange alerts for several districts as temperatures continue to hover above 44 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal, the intense heatwave conditions are expected to continue for the next five days, with the warning remaining in effect till at least May 26. Districts including Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Datia, Bhi...

May 19, 2026 11:22 AM

IMD issues yellow alert as Jaisalmer temperature soars above 45°C

Severe heatwave conditions continued to grip several districts of western Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer, one of the hottest desert regions in the country. Jaisalmer and Barmer remained among the worst-affected districts, with Jaisalmer witnessing an intense heatwave. The scorching sun and relentless hot winds severely disrupted normal life, leaving residents struggling under extreme weather conditions. With temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is...

May 19, 2026 10:22 AM

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi-NCR for next three days

The spell of intense heat across Delhi-NCR is steadily worsening, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for severe heatwave conditions over the next three days. According to the latest forecast issued by the weather department, residents of Delhi-NCR are likely to face scorching temperatures, strong hot winds, and rising discomfort from May 19 to May 22. Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Monday, with temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius in se...

May 18, 2026 4:25 PM

Ayush Ministry issues heatwave advisory as temperatures soar across north India

Amid rising temperatures and intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of the country, the Ministry of Ayush, in coordination with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has issued a comprehensive public health advisory to help citizens protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related illnesses. The advisory comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast severe heat and dry weather across Delhi-NCR...

May 15, 2026 6:32 PM

Monsoon rains to hit southern Indian coast early, spurring crop planting

Monsoon rains are expected to hit India's southern coast on May 26, five days earlier than usual, the state-run weather office said on Friday, spurring hopes among farmers of early planting of crops such as rice, corn, soybean and sugarcane. The monsoon is likely to set in over the southern state of Kerala on May 26, with a margin of error of four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement. Typically, the monsoon ends across the country by mid-September and always begi...