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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...

March 30, 2026 10:44 AM

Rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, temperature likely to dip: IMD

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast a possibility of rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, bringing potential relief from the prevailing heat in parts of the state. According to an official press release issued on Monday, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to occur at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts on Monday and Tuesday. The weather department further indicated that light rainfall is also expected a...

March 19, 2026 3:15 PM

Himachal Pradesh braces for more rain, snowfall as IMD issues orange alert

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under widespread rain and snowfall triggered by an active western disturbance, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more turbulent weather over the next 48 hours. Several parts of the hill state have recorded significant precipitation in recent days, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperatures. According to IMD data, maximum temperatures have fallen by 2 to 5 degrees Celsius across many regions and are currently below normal levels. IMD H...

February 11, 2026 4:11 PM

Heavy fog in northern districts of Tamil Nadu till Feb 14; light rain likely in delta areas

Chennai and several northern districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience persistent morning fog over the next few days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting misty conditions until February 14. According to IMD, districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu are likely to witness dense fog during the early morning hours, potentially affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement, especially for commuters and motorists during peak travel ...

February 10, 2026 3:24 PM

Temperature improves remarkably in J&K as days get warmer

Temperature improved remarkably across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with Srinagar city recording a minimum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius and Jammu city 12.3 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department officials said that Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius, Gulmarg minus 3.4 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam minus 0.4 degrees Celsius. Jammu city registered a minimum temperature of 12.3 degrees Celsius, Katra town 11.2 degrees Celsius, Batote 6.1 degrees Cels...

January 23, 2026 2:00 PM

IMD reports widespread rain, snowfall across Himachal; another fresh Western Disturbance likely from January 26

Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rainfall and snowfall over the past 24 hours, with temperatures in several areas remaining above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Shimla reported on Friday. The IMD said minimum temperatures in low hills, plains, and high hill stations rose by 2–8°C, while mid-hill stations saw a drop of 2–6°C over the last 24 hours. Low and high hill stations recorded minimum temperatures 3–5°C above normal, whereas mid-...

January 15, 2026 9:57 PM

IMD to install 200 automatic weather stations across four metros in 2026: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Thursday announced a major expansion of India’s urban weather observation network, with the India Meteorological Department set to install 200 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) across four major metropolitan cities in 2026. Addressing the 151st Foundation Day celebrations of IMD, Singh said that 50 AWS each will be deployed in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune to enable hyper-local, real-...

December 27, 2025 1:53 PM

Fog, Strong Winds Forecast Across Tamil Nadu Over Next Two Days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast largely dry weather across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next two days, attributing the change to variations in the prevailing easterly wind patterns. While widespread rainfall is not expected, residents have been cautioned about early-morning fog, slightly lower night temperatures in select areas, and strong surface winds along the coastal belt. According to the IMD, light mist or fog may form in isolated pockets during th...

December 22, 2025 3:48 PM

Cold wave conditions grip parts of Telangana

Telangana continued to remain under cold wave conditions on Monday, with some places recording minimum temperatures in single digits. Kohir in Sangareddy district was the coldest location, registering a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. Reddy Palle in Moinabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district was the second coldest, with a minimum of 6.9 degrees Celsius. Out of the state’s 33 districts, 17 recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Sirpur (U) in Komaram Bheem Asifabad dis...

December 22, 2025 3:39 PM

Cold wave grips Bihar; Patna records dip in minimum temperature for fifth consecutive day

The state capital recorded a drop in minimum temperature for the fifth consecutive day on Monday, as the absence of sunshine throughout the previous day intensified the cold conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold day warning for Patna. According to the IMD, dense fog is likely during the morning hours, which may partially clear as the day progresses, though cloudy conditions are expected to persist. On Monday morning, moderate fog enveloped the city. During thi...