India Meteorological Department

October 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Rains bring relief to Keralam; IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

Rains lashed several parts of Keralam, bringing relief from weeks of rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in three districts. The IMD issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Thursday. The weather agency also issued a yellow alert in six districts. An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall between 11 cm and 20 cm, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. The IMD foreca...

September 25, 2026 1:40 PM

As monsoon bids goodbye, heat returns to Rajasthan; six districts cross 40 degrees

The monsoon may be bidding farewell to Rajasthan, but the heat is making a strong comeback. Day temperatures have surged across western parts of the state, with six districts recording over 40 degrees Celsius. The mercury, on Thursday, crossed 40 degrees in six districts - Barmer recorded the state's highest temperature at 43.6 degrees, followed by Jaisalmer at 43.2 degrees. Both districts also recorded their highest September temperatures in the past decade, according to the Meteoro...

September 25, 2026 1:38 PM

Rain likely to return to Delhi from Sept 26; IMD issues alerts across India

With the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from Delhi, the weather in the national capital is set to change once again. According to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather is expected to remain mainly warm and partly cloudy on Friday. However, rainfall activity may increase from Saturday. According to the IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday is expected to be around 23 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to settle ar...

September 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Rain lashes parts of Delhi as IMD forecasts heavy showers across several states

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday as a low-pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas continued to influence weather conditions in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places across several states, including Delhi. According to the IMD, the low-pressure area, which was earlier located over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh, was centred over southwest Uttar Pradesh and the neighbo...

August 17, 2026 12:24 PM

Incessant rain pours misery on Kolkata, adjoining areas; waterlogging, traffic snarls disrupt life

Incessant rains induced by a deep depression since early Monday morning heavily affected normal life in Kolkata and its adjoining areas, with waterlogging exacerbating traffic snarls during office hours. The India Meteorological Department said the depression over coastal West Bengal and northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move towards Jharkhand across Gangetic West Bengal by Tuesday. Haldia in Purba Medinipur district recorded the maximum rainfall of 134 mm in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Monday...

August 12, 2026 1:17 PM

Fresh low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal likely to bring heavy rain in Odisha till Aug 17

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said a fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could trigger heavy rainfall across Odisha till August 17. The weather system is likely to be more marked and move northwestwards during the next 48 hours, the IMD said in a morning bulletin. “Under the influence of yesterday’s upper air cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood, a low-pressure area has formed over the North Bay of Bengal off West Bengal-Banglade...

August 7, 2026 12:25 PM

IMD warns of intense monsoon spell; Odisha on alert for extremely heavy rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a widespread rainfall warning for several parts of the country over the next 24 hours, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple states and isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall over Odisha. According to the IMD's latest weather bulletin, the warning will remain in effect until 8:30 AM IST on August 8. The department has advised residents and local authorities in the affected regions to remain alert as intense monso...

July 7, 2026 4:47 PM

IMD issues Yellow alert for Delhi-NCR as light rain brings relief from heat

With rain in the national capital, Delhi residents got relief from the heat as the India Meteorological Department forecast more showers and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over the next five days. Delhi-NCR is likely to witness cloudy skies with spells of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. The IMD has forecast temperatures to remain between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius during this period. According to the district-wise forecast issued by Urban Meteorolog...

June 22, 2026 1:07 PM

Delhi-NCR may get rain relief as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience cloudy skies, gusty winds and isolated showers due to an active weather system influencing parts of N...

June 22, 2026 12:28 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences, IMD mark International Yoga Day with focus on healthy ageing and well-being

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga at Mausam Bhawan in New Delhi, reinforcing the importance of holistic health, mindfulness and healthy ageing through the practice of yoga. Held under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the event brought together officials and staff members of the Ministry and IMD, who participated in yoga sessions and wellness activities aimed at promoting physical fi...