India Meteorological Department

May 26, 2025 10:30 AM

Heavy rain batters Mumbai; IMD issues alerts for more showers

Heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai on Monday, marking the arrival of the monsoon season, with visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) capturing the downpour. Several areas across the city recorded substantial rainfall, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In the western suburbs, Supari Tank and Nariyalwadi Santacruz received the highest rainfall at 25 mm, followed by Khar Danda Pali Hill with 24 mm. Other notable readings included 18 mm at the H...

May 6, 2025 2:54 PM

Unseasonal showers lash Gujarat; Kapadvanj records highest rainfall at 1.57 inches

Widespread unseasonal showers lashed Gujarat over the past 24 hours, bringing cloudy skies and intermittent rain to several parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that this spell of unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorms will persist across the state until May 9. According to data from the State Emergency Centre in Gandhinagar, Kapadvanj in Kheda district recorded the highest rainfall at 40 mm (1.57 inches). Close behind were Mansa (Gandhinagar) and Sihor (Bha...

April 28, 2025 3:03 PM

Guwahati reels under heavy rainfall, power outages and flooding amid pre-monsoon storm

Guwahati woke up to a chaotic Monday morning as heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and overcast skies, swept through the city, leading to widespread power outages and severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the downpour is expected to persist throughout the day. The abrupt change in weather disrupted daily life, with several areas reporting flash floods and traffic gridlocks. Localities such as Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, and Chandm...

April 28, 2025 1:00 PM

Heatwave set to intensify across Rajasthan; warns meteorological department

The heatwave gripping parts of Rajasthan is expected to intensify over the next few days, the Meteorological Department has warned. With the recent impact of western disturbances having subsided, heatwave conditions are likely to worsen across many districts, officials said. The Meteorological Centre has issued specific warnings for the Jodhpur division and parts of western Rajasthan. Additionally, hot nights are forecast for April 28 and 29. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in ...

April 16, 2025 9:00 AM

Monsoon likely to be above normal this year, says IMD’s Long Range Forecast

The seasonal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September) over the country as a whole this year is most likely to be above normal, at over 104 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday. Quantitatively, the seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole, based on both dynamical and statistical models, is likely to be 105 per cent of LPA, with a model error of plus/minus 5 per cent, the IMD said, as per an Earth Sciences ...

April 7, 2025 11:15 AM

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, red alert for Gujarat as heatwave intensifies across states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Monday, warning of rising temperatures and heatwave conditions over the next two days. A red alert has also been issued for Gujarat, particularly for the Saurashtra and Kutch regions, which are already reeling under extreme heat. An orange alert will be in place for Gujarat from April 8 to 10. Meanwhile, air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the ‘poor’ category. According to the IMD, Kandla in Gu...

February 19, 2025 10:51 AM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first ‘Open-Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'Open Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital on Tuesday, depicting and celebrating the 150-year milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The initiative, developed in collaboration with 'Delhi Street Art', transforms the walls of IMD's headquarters on Lodhi Road into a vibrant visual narrative of...

February 6, 2025 6:23 PM

Western disturbance triggers temperature drop across North India: IMD

A significant temperature drop has been observed across North India due to a western disturbance currently positioned over North Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. The western disturbance, along with its associated trough, has been gradually moving eastward, impacting weather patterns in the region. According to IMD scientist Soma Roy, this movement has led to a noticeable temperature drop across the northwestern parts of the country. "The western disturb...

January 14, 2025 11:30 AM

IMD’s 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch ‘Mission Mausam’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at making India a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, as part of the celebrations marking the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The event, set to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marks a significant step in the country's efforts to strengthen its weather surveillance and climate resilience capabilities. Mission Mausam focuses on enhancing a...

January 6, 2025 9:04 AM

Delhi shivers as mercury drops, IMD issues yellow alert for light rain

The inclement weather and cold wave conditions gripped the national capital in the early hours of Monday accompanied by a temperature dip and chilly winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in the national capital during the early hours of Monday. As per the data of the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Monday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), from January 6 to 10, ...