India Meteorological Department

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...

May 29, 2026 1:30 PM

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, above-normal heatwaves in June

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall across the country during the June-September 2026 season, while warning of above-normal heatwave conditions in several states during June. In its updated long-range monsoon outlook, the IMD said the country is likely to receive seasonal rainfall amounting to 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), with a model error margin of ±4 per cent. This places the monsoon in the “below normal” ...

May 27, 2026 10:37 AM

IMD issues severe heatwave warning for Delhi-NCR, relief likely from May 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a two-day severe heatwave warning for the Delhi-NCR region, with the maximum temperature likely to touch 45 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. However, residents may get relief from the intense heat later this week as thunderstorms and rain are expected from May 29 onwards. According to the Met Department, the maximum temperature on Wednesday is expected to hover around 45 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain close to 28 degre...

May 18, 2026 4:25 PM

Ayush Ministry issues heatwave advisory as temperatures soar across north India

Amid rising temperatures and intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of the country, the Ministry of Ayush, in coordination with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has issued a comprehensive public health advisory to help citizens protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related illnesses. The advisory comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast severe heat and dry weather across Delhi-NCR...

May 18, 2026 9:45 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for intense heatwave as temperatures may touch 45°C: IMD

Residents across Delhi-NCR are likely to face intense heatwave conditions over the next few days as temperatures continue to rise sharply across the region. The India Meteorological Department has forecast severe heat and dry weather till May 23, with daytime temperatures expected to range between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for May 19 and 20, warning people about possible heatwave conditions and advising them to avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure...

May 15, 2026 6:32 PM

Monsoon rains to hit southern Indian coast early, spurring crop planting

Monsoon rains are expected to hit India's southern coast on May 26, five days earlier than usual, the state-run weather office said on Friday, spurring hopes among farmers of early planting of crops such as rice, corn, soybean and sugarcane. The monsoon is likely to set in over the southern state of Kerala on May 26, with a margin of error of four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement. Typically, the monsoon ends across the country by mid-September and always begi...

May 12, 2026 12:41 PM

IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ for Delhi-NCR, forecasts thunderstorms and light rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Delhi and adjoining NCR areas, forecasting light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the national capital on Tuesday. According to the weather agency, Delhi is likely to witness “very light to light rainfall” during the day, along with thunderstorms and lightning activity. Wind speeds are expected to range between 30-40 kmph during the forenoon and may intensify to 40-50 kmph later...

April 29, 2026 7:07 PM

India expanded doppler radar network by over 250% since 2014, boosting forecast accuracy: Jitendra Singh

India has significantly strengthened its weather forecasting capabilities, with the Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network expanding from 14 units in 2014 to 50 currently - an increase of over 250 per cent, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. Addressing the media after inaugurating a weather radar-themed selfie point at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) headquarters in New Delhi, the minister sai...