India Meteorological Department

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Northern India braces for severe heat wave, orange alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of a severe heat wave that is expected to grip several northern states over the next four days. According to senior scientist R.K. Jenamani, the states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi are likely to experience scorching temperatures ranging from 43 to 45 degrees Celsius. The return of the intense heat wave has prompted authorities to take necessary precautions and...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

IMD forecasts heat wave conditions over Northwest & Central India to reduce

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. These conditions are very likely to prevail in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Odisha till Thursday. No significant change in maximum temperatures is predicted over Northwest and Central India for today (Wednesday). The temperat...

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Northwestern and Central India to get respite from heatwave in three days: IMD

The Deep Depression, a remnant of Cyclonic Storm Remal over Bangladesh moved east-northeastwards with a speed of 15 kilometers per hour and lay centered over Bangladesh during last night. The India Meteorological Department, IMD said that the system is likely to move east-northeastwards, and gradually weaken into a Depression today. Owing to the conditions, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over eastern districts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal today (Tuesday). Similar conditions are likely ...

May 27, 2024 8:44 AM

PM Modi reviews preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the preparedness for cyclone ‘Remal’ over North Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic storm caused rainfall in West Bengal and Northeastern States. PM said that the Government of India has extended full support to the State Governments and will continue to do so. In the meantime, fishermen have been advised not to venture into South Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. As per IMD forecasts, the cyclonic storm is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coas...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Severe Cyclone ‘Remal’ leaves trail of destruction, to gradually weaken into Cyclonic storm today

After making landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh, severe Cyclonic storm 'Remal' would continue to move nearly northwards for some more time and then north-northeastwards and weaken gradually into a Cyclonic Storm, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. The cyclone moved northwards and crossed the Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal Coasts between Sagar Islands and Khepupara close to southwest of Mongla, said IMD. "The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' ov...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Heat wave: IMD issues red alert across North India for next 5 days

Offering little respite to people reeling under a savage and searing summer wave across the vast swathes of the country's northern belt, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions to prevail over parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh as it issued a 'red alert' for the states over the next five days. The Met Department said maximum daytime temperatures in several districts of these states may breach...

May 11, 2024 12:25 PM

Two killed, over 20 injured as dust storm lashes Delhi-NCR

A severe dust storm accompanied by high-speed winds and thundershowers wreaked havoc in the national capital and its surrounding areas late on Friday night, leaving two people dead and over 20 injured. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the wind speed during the storm ranged between 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, causing widespread disruption across Delhi-NCR. The sudden onslaught of the dust storm caught residents off guard, with uprooted trees, broken branches, and flying...

May 11, 2024 11:49 AM

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across country after dust storm wreaks havoc in Delhi

Several parts of the country are likely to witness a wet spell accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. "Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan during the next 3 hours," IMD posted on X. The weather department also predicted light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning also likely over south Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and west Uttar Prades...

May 2, 2024 1:35 PM

Heatwave scorches East, South India; Telangana temperatures may hit 45°C: IMD

Vast swathes of eastern and southern India continued to reel under an intense heatwave on Thursday, with temperatures soaring well above the 40°C mark in several regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the scorching conditions are likely to persist over the next few days, with some areas in Telangana potentially experiencing maximum temperatures of up to 45°C. IMD scientist Dr. A. Sravani highlighted the severity of the heatwave gripping Telangana. "The maximum temp...

May 1, 2024 11:24 AM

Heat wave continues to scorch East and South India

Large swathes of East and South India remain in the grip of a severe heat wave, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The severe heat wave conditions are expected to persist over East India, including Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand until May 2 before gradually declining. South India experienced its second-hottest April in terms of maximum temperatures, while the average mean temperature in east and northeast India was the highest for the month in ...