India Meteorological Department

April 16, 2025 9:00 AM

Monsoon likely to be above normal this year, says IMD’s Long Range Forecast

The seasonal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September) over the country as a whole this year is most likely to be above normal, at over 104 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday. Quantitatively, the seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole, based on both dynamical and statistical models, is likely to be 105 per cent of LPA, with a model error of plus/minus 5 per cent, the IMD said, as per an Earth Sciences ...

April 7, 2025 11:15 AM

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, red alert for Gujarat as heatwave intensifies across states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Monday, warning of rising temperatures and heatwave conditions over the next two days. A red alert has also been issued for Gujarat, particularly for the Saurashtra and Kutch regions, which are already reeling under extreme heat. An orange alert will be in place for Gujarat from April 8 to 10. Meanwhile, air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the ‘poor’ category. According to the IMD, Kandla in Gu...

February 19, 2025 10:51 AM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first ‘Open-Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'Open Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital on Tuesday, depicting and celebrating the 150-year milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The initiative, developed in collaboration with 'Delhi Street Art', transforms the walls of IMD's headquarters on Lodhi Road into a vibrant visual narrative of...

February 6, 2025 6:23 PM

Western disturbance triggers temperature drop across North India: IMD

A significant temperature drop has been observed across North India due to a western disturbance currently positioned over North Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. The western disturbance, along with its associated trough, has been gradually moving eastward, impacting weather patterns in the region. According to IMD scientist Soma Roy, this movement has led to a noticeable temperature drop across the northwestern parts of the country. "The western disturb...

January 14, 2025 11:30 AM

IMD’s 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch ‘Mission Mausam’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at making India a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, as part of the celebrations marking the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The event, set to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marks a significant step in the country's efforts to strengthen its weather surveillance and climate resilience capabilities. Mission Mausam focuses on enhancing a...

January 6, 2025 9:04 AM

Delhi shivers as mercury drops, IMD issues yellow alert for light rain

The inclement weather and cold wave conditions gripped the national capital in the early hours of Monday accompanied by a temperature dip and chilly winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in the national capital during the early hours of Monday. As per the data of the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Monday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), from January 6 to 10, ...

January 1, 2025 1:45 PM

Cold wave tightens grip on Kashmir Valley, MeT predicts more snow and rain

The cold wave continues to intensify in the Kashmir Valley, with the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday forecasting more snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. According to a statement from the MeT Department, two western disturbances (WD) are set to pass over the region in quick succession, starting from January 1. The first disturbance, expected from January 1 to 2, will bring generally cloudy weather with light snow at scattered locations from the evening o...

December 27, 2024 9:32 AM

Delhi residents wake up to light rain, reduced visibility

Light rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday morning, as a layer of fog covered the city, resulting in reduced visibility. As per the India Meteorological Department, the lowest recorded temperature on Friday is 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. The IMD has predicted a "thunderstorm with rain" for Delhi on Friday and Saturday. With this, more showers are expected to drizzle over the city. A local resident, Deepak Pandey, said, "The w...

November 26, 2024 8:05 PM

Seven NDRF teams deployed as IMD warns of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

In anticipation of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, seven teams from the 4th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), each comprising 30 rescuers and two canine units, have been mobilized across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The teams are set to be deployed in key districts, including Karaikal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, to assist in rescue and relief operations. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai repor...

October 25, 2024 8:52 AM

Odisha: Trees uprooted due to gusty winds and heavy downpour as Cyclone Dana makes landfall

Several trees were uprooted due to gusty winds and heavy incessant rains in the Bhadrak district of Odisha as the landfall process of Cyclone 'Dana' continues in the early hours of Friday. Several roads were blocked in the area after trees were uprooted following strong winds and heavy downpours. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha is currently experiencing strong winds at a speed of 100-110 Kmph gusting to 120 kmph. The IMD posted on X and said, "The severe cyclonic storm...