India Meteorological Department

October 31, 2026 2:59 PM

Cyclone Arnab’s aftermath may bring heavy rain to north Bengal

Even as Cyclone Arnab has moved away, its indirect impact may bring heavy rain to parts of north Bengal, the Meteorological Department warned on Saturday. The low-pressure area formed from the remnants of Cyclone Arnab is currently located over northern Chhattisgarh and adjoining eastern Madhya Pradesh. According to the Meteorological Department, several places in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Sikkim, particularly the sub-Himalayan regions, may receive rainfall. The system i...

October 31, 2026 2:12 PM

Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash Bihar; red alert for Sitamarhi, Madhubani

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is likely to affect several parts of Bihar on Saturday under the influence of a weather system originating in the Bay of Bengal, according to the Meteorological Department. The Patna Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for Bhojpur, Saran, Siwan, West Champaran, East Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Banka, Bhagalpur, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, and Jamui, warning of thunderstorms, rain and gusty ...

October 30, 2026 11:54 AM

Cyclone Arnab puts two Bihar districts on red alert; weather warnings issued for others

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for several districts of Bihar on Friday under the impact of Cyclone Arnab, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. A red alert has been issued for Sitamarhi and Madhubani, where extremely heavy rainfall and lightning are likely. An orange alert has been issued for Darbhanga, Sheohar, East Champaran and West Champaran, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds of 40-...

October 28, 2026 10:24 AM

Schools closed in parts of J’khand till Oct 29 in view of cyclone ‘Arnab’

Schools in four districts of Jharkhand will remain closed on October 28 and 29 due to rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, officials said on Wednesday. The district administrations of Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega have ordered the closure of schools in view of the prevailing weather conditions. According to an official statement, all government, government-aided and private schools in Ranchi district will suspend academic activities for students from Kindergarten to Class ...

October 28, 2026 9:55 AM

Aviation Ministry reviews fog preparedness, directs airlines to provide timely passenger updates

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines and airport operators to strengthen preparations for the upcoming winter fog season, with a focus on timely flight updates, operational readiness and assistance to passengers during disruptions. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha on Tuesday chaired the first fog preparedness meeting for the 2026–27 winter season. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the fog season is expected to run from December 15, 202...

October 28, 2026 8:20 AM

Cyclone Arnab begins landfall along Andhra Pradesh coast, IMD issues heavy rainfall warning

Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early Wednesday, bringing torrential rainfall and strong winds to coastal areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The cyclone is maintaining a core intensity with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching up to 150 kmph. According to the IMD, the landfall process is expected to continue for around three hours, with the storm crossing between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, south...

October 27, 2026 10:30 PM

Andhra: Cyclone Arnab likely to make landfall early on Wednesday, says Met dept

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is likely to make landfall early on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. It will cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam between 2 am and 4 am, a Met department update said. The very severe cyclonic storm over west-central Bay of Bengal moved west to north-westwards with a speed of 18 kmph in the past six hours up to 5:30 pm today and lay centered over west-central Bay of Bengal, a Met department update said....

October 27, 2026 12:03 PM

Delhi records October’s lowest minimum temperature

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the lowest October reading in three years. The city last recorded a lower minimum temperature on October 27, 2023, when the minimum settled at 15.2 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was 1.9 degrees below normal at 15.3 degrees Celsius. Palam recorded 15.5 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal, while Lodhi Road recorded 15.6 degrees Celsius, 0.4 de...

October 27, 2026 10:39 AM

Strong winds, rain forecast in UP for next 3-4 days

Under the potential impact of cyclone 'Arnab', unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are likely in Uttar Pradesh between October 28 and 31. According to the forecast, winds are likely to blow at 30 to 40 kilometres per hour on October 28 in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Ghazipur, and Ballia, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for these districts. An orange alert has been issued for October 29 due to the possibility of heavy rain...

October 27, 2026 1:43 AM

Odisha, Andhra shut schools, ban fishing as Cyclone Arnab nears; Centre stresses zero casualty

The eastern coastal states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh closed schools, prohibited sea fishing and kept rescue teams on standby, stepping up precautionary measures ahead of severe Cyclone Arnab’s expected landfall on Wednesday to ensure “zero loss of life and minimal damage to infrastructure”. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the deep depression over east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal has moved westward and has intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’. It is likely...