India Meteorological Department (IMD)

October 30, 2026 12:19 PM

More showers expected in Delhi after overnight rains; IMD says wettest October day in 4 years

Dark clouds and mist enveloped the capital on Friday morning after overnight rain brought a chill to the air, as Delhi recorded its wettest October day in four years and its highest monthly rainfall since 2022. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for the next few hours, warning of more rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the capital. The city received 61.4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Friday, with the month's cumulative rainfall reac...

October 29, 2026 3:24 PM

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms, gusty winds

Moderate rainfall lashed Delhi-NCR on Thursday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert, forecasting cloudy skies, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region. The weather department said unsettled conditions are likely to persist on Friday, with isolated hailstorms expected in Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh until October 30. According to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall is likely at several places, accompanied by lightning and strong winds. Wind speeds could re...

October 29, 2026 3:02 PM

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in eastern Madhya Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh on Thursday under the influence of Cyclone Arnab. The alert covers Mauganj, Sidhi and Singrauli districts, while several other parts of the state are likely to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning. According to the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal, moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and rainfall are expected in Balaghat, Man...

October 27, 2026 12:29 PM

Heavy rains lash parts of Odisha as cyclone Arnab hurtles towards east coast

Heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, lashed parts of Odisha on Tuesday as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab moved towards the east coast, with landfall expected along the Andhra Pradesh shore within the next 24 hours, the IMD said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange warning, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall of 12-20 cm, for six districts -- Puri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri. The districts under the yellow warning, indicating rainfall o...

October 27, 2026 9:13 AM

Cyclone Arnab Intensifies, 16 Andhra Pradesh Districts on High Alert Ahead of Landfall

Cyclone Arnab is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting authorities to intensify disaster preparedness measures across 16 districts ahead of its expected landfall near Yanam on Wednesday morning. The severe cyclonic storm, moving across the west-central Bay of Bengal at a speed of 25 kmph during the preceding six hours, is likely to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, bringing strong winds and extremely heavy rainfall. According to the India Meteorolo...

October 26, 2026 3:38 PM

Heavy rain likely in several districts of West Bengal due to cyclone ‘Arnab’: IMD

Cyclonic storm 'Arnab' is likely to bring heavy rain in several districts of West Bengal from October 28-30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. It also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal coast from Monday, as squally winds will prevail over the region, and warned of possible landslides in the sub-Himalayan district of Darjeeling in the wake of the cyclone. The weather system, which lay over east-central and adjoining west-central ...

October 26, 2026 10:39 AM

Odisha “Fully Prepared” for Cyclone Arnab; 60 ODRAF Teams to Be Deployed in Three Phases

The Odisha government has stepped up preparations ahead of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast around October 27 or 28, with officials saying the state is fully prepared to deal with the approaching storm. Odisha Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar said high-level meetings were being held with various departments, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), to review preparedness and coordinate emergency...

October 19, 2026 12:20 PM

Madhya Pradesh: IMD issues thunderstorm, rain alert for several districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and rain in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar and Niwari, as well as Ratangarh and Orchha. According to the IMD's Bhopal centre, rainfall intensity is expected to remain below 5 mm per hour, while the probability of cloud-to-ground lightning is estimated at less than 30 per cent. The weather department ha...

October 17, 2026 10:06 AM

Delhi Likely to Witness Warmer Weather, Partly Cloudy Skies on Saturday

Delhi is expected to witness partly cloudy skies and warmer weather on Saturday following recent rainfall and thunderstorms, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting dry conditions in the national capital over the coming days. According to the IMD's October 16 bulletin, no rainfall is expected in Delhi until October 22. Skies are likely to remain mainly clear from October 18, while maximum temperatures are projected to rise to 32–34 degrees Celsius on October 21 and 22. Mea...

October 14, 2026 11:06 AM

Light rain, strong winds likely in Delhi-NCR from Thursday; temperatures set to dip

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a change in weather conditions from Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rainfall and strong winds across several parts of the national capital. The weather activity is expected to bring a further decline in temperatures. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to range between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. Following th...