India Meteorological Department (IMD)

July 22, 2026 12:09 PM

Moderate rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD forecasts more showers over next 3 days

Moderate rainfall lashed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions that had persisted across the region over the past several days. The showers led to a noticeable drop in humidity, making the weather significantly more comfortable for residents. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to remain around 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to settle near 2...

July 22, 2026 10:50 AM

Heavy rainfall alert issued in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath pedestrian route disrupted

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall on Wednesday in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand. It has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and spells of heavy to very heavy rain across several other parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, the prevailing weather conditions are expected to continue until July 25. Persistent rainfall over the past few days ha...

July 21, 2026 1:51 PM

Monsoon revives in Rajasthan after two-week lull; IMD issues orange, yellow alerts

The southwest monsoon has regained momentum across Rajasthan after a nearly two-week lull, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms and rainfall across all 33 districts on Tuesday. The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of the state over the next three days, bringing relief from the recent spell of intense heat. Rainfall was reported on Monday in districts including Jaipur, Udaipur, Alwar, Bhilwara, Kota, C...

July 21, 2026 8:48 AM

Uttarakhand rains: Kedarnath route restored after blockages, over 1 lakh cusecs released from Sharda Barrage amid alerts

Heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand disrupted movement on the Kedarnath Yatra route and triggered a sharp rise in the Sharda River's water level, prompting authorities to restore blocked roads, issue weather advisories and step up disaster preparedness measures. In Rudraprayag district, Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for the Kedarnath pilgrimage. Overnight rainfall caused road blockages at several locations, includ...

July 20, 2026 9:24 AM

Fresh spell of rain brings down heat in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert

Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday morning, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions that had prevailed in the national capital over the past several days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rainfall over the next two days and issued a yellow alert for the city, warning of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated places. According to the IMD, Delhi's maximum temperature is expected to remain between 32 degrees Cels...

July 17, 2026 10:55 AM

Monsoon recovery gains pace in Himachal; utility restoration accelerates as IMD warns of heavy rain next week

Restoration of essential services gathered pace across Himachal Pradesh on Thursday following recent monsoon-related disruptions, with the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reporting a significant reduction in blocked roads, power outages and water supply interruptions. The improvement came even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast another active spell of rainfall across the state beginning July 18. According to the SEOC’s evening report, 50 roads remained blocked acros...

July 16, 2026 10:35 AM

Heatwave alert for 19 TN districts; humid conditions to prevail in Chennai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for 19 districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, cautioning that soaring temperatures and high humidity could lead to heat-related illnesses across several parts of the state. According to the weather department, districts likely to experience heatwave conditions today include Madurai, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Kancheepuram, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Erode, Tiruchy, Ariyal...

July 15, 2026 1:29 PM

Heavy rains likely in Kolkata during Jagannath Rath Yatra tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across Kolkata and several south Bengal districts over the next four days, with adverse weather likely to affect Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations on Thursday. According to an official of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata's Alipore, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain across south Bengal districts, including Kolkata, over the next four days. The weather may change in the southern ...

July 15, 2026 9:46 AM

IMD issues ‘Extremely Heavy Rainfall’ alert for Odisha; warns of intense monsoon activity

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for several parts of the country, forecasting isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Odisha and intensified monsoon activity across 22 states over the next 60 hours due to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal. According to the IMD, the weather system is expected to enhance rainfall and thunderstorm activity over East and Northeast India, East Uttar Pradesh, and the Western Himalayan region during t...

July 14, 2026 9:48 AM

Monsoon: Intense deluge anchors East while heatwaves scorch South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast contrasting weather conditions across the country over the next week, with intense monsoon activity expected in eastern and northeastern regions, while parts of South India continue to face hot and humid conditions. IMD scientist Akhil told ANI that the focus of weather activity has shifted towards East and Northeast India, where a strong convective system is likely to trigger heavy rainfall over the next seven days. “We anticipate that ...