India Meteorological Department

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...

April 21, 2026 11:55 AM

India weather alert: IMD reports heatwave conditions alongside heavy rainfall and thunderstorms

Several parts of India are witnessing sharply contrasting weather conditions, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and an intensifying heatwave affecting different regions simultaneously, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm) in isolated areas of Assam, while Nagaland recorded heavy rainfall ranging between 7-11 cm. Thunderstorms accompanied by squally winds of 50-80 kmph were observed in regions including Marathwada, ...

April 20, 2026 10:21 AM

Delhi-NCR temp crosses 40; yellow alert issued for heatwave; air quality worsens

The heat across Delhi-NCR has begun to intensify, with temperatures soaring past the 40 degrees Celsius mark. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department, the region is set to experience even higher temperatures in the coming days. In view of the rising heat, the department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for a heatwave, effective over the next two days, urging residents to remain cautious. As per the IMD, the maximum temperature across NCR is expected to hover aroun...

April 13, 2026 12:51 PM

Weather department predicts rain in southern TN; heat to intensify in interior regions

The India Meteorological Department has forecast moderate rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts, even as rising temperatures are expected across several interior regions of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, one or two places in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Monday. These isolated showers are likely to bring brief relief from the prevailing ...

March 2, 2026 12:39 PM

India set to witness total lunar eclipse tomorrow, confirms IMD

A total lunar eclipse will take place across several time zones on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. In this, the Moon moves from right to left, passing through Earth's shadow. According to the India Meteorological Department, a total lunar eclipse will occur when the whole Moon comes under the umbral shadow of the Earth, and a partial lunar eclipse occurs only when a part of the Moon comes under the shadow of the Earth. India Meteorological Department, in a post on X, mentioned that a total lunar eclip...

February 21, 2026 11:19 AM

Heavy rain forecast for six districts in Tamil Nadu today

A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday, the Meteorological Department said, even as parts of south Tamil Nadu brace for heavy rainfall under the influence of prevailing atmospheric conditions. According to officials, an atmospheric circulation persisting over south Tamil Nadu and adjoining south Kerala is expected to trigger widespread showers accompanied by thunderstorms in several districts. Heavy rain is forecast for Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli...