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July 7, 2025 1:59 PM

IMD predicts widespread rainfall across India; Delhi-NCR to see cooler, wet days ahead

A low-pressure area over southwest Gangetic West Bengal and surrounding regions is expected to bring widespread heavy rainfall to several parts of India over the next few days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. Central and eastern India are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next three to four days, with isolated pockets - particularly in east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and interior Odisha - experiencing extremely heavy downpour (21 cm or...

July 7, 2025 10:54 AM

Delhi: Rain brings much-needed relief from humid weather

Several parts of Delhi received rainfall on Monday morning, offering much-needed relief from the hot and humid conditions that had gripped the city over the past few days. Rain began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the sky across the capital. The showers helped bring down temperatures and eased the persistent humidity. However, the downpour also led to waterlogging in several areas, including the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, where vehicles were seen wading through waterlogged s...

July 6, 2025 2:33 PM

Heavy rain likely in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, central Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan are expected to witness intense rainfall activity between July 6 to July 9. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of Northwest, West Coast, and Northeast India over the next 6–7 days, with extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated locations, the IMD added. A low-pressure area is also f...

July 6, 2025 1:11 PM

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more showers in next two days

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday morning, offering some relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the national capital over the next two days. In its latest update, IMD Delhi said, "The sky will remain generally cloudy. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur over Delhi during the next two days." According to the IMD, there has been no significan...

July 4, 2025 2:29 PM

Widespread rainfall predicted across India; peak intensity likely in northwest region on July 6–7

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy rainfall activity over northwest and central India over the next seven days, with peak intensity expected in the northwest region on July 6 and 7. Eastern India is also likely to witness significant rainfall until July 7. Isolated places in eastern Madhya Pradesh are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) today, while the ghat areas of central Maharashtra are likely to witness similar intensity on July 6...

July 3, 2025 3:18 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand over next 5 days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the next five days. As per IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is likely to continue over large parts of northwest, central, eastern, and northeastern India, as well as along the west coast, over the next six to seven days. Extremely heavy rainfall - measuring 21 cm or more - is likely at isolated locations in east Rajasthan, the ghat areas of central Mah...

July 2, 2025 3:02 PM

Extremely heavy rainfall likely at several places in Rajasthan, Maharashtra: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted active monsoon conditions will continue over several parts of northwest, central, and east India for the next six to seven days, with widespread rainfall expected across multiple regions. Extremely heavy rainfall (20 cm or more) is very likely at isolated places over east Rajasthan and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra today. The IMD has also issued extremely heavy rainfall warnings for Meghalaya on July 5 and 6. Very heavy r...

July 1, 2025 2:50 PM

Active monsoon to persist across north, central, and east India; heavy rainfall forecast in multiple states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that active monsoon conditions are likely to continue across many parts of northwest, central, and east India over the next six to seven days. The forecast indicates widespread rainfall activity, with extremely heavy rainfall - measuring 20 cm or more - very likely at isolated locations in Madhya Pradesh, west Uttar Pradesh, and east Rajasthan today and tomorrow. According to the IMD, very heavy rainfall is also expected in Himachal Prad...

July 1, 2025 1:44 PM

Rajasthan records 128% excess rainfall than normal in June

Rajasthan has recorded 128 per cent more rainfall than normal during June in the ongoing monsoon season, the weather department officials said on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy showers have filled ponds and dams across the state much earlier than usual. The rainfall has been particularly abundant in eastern Rajasthan, which received 160 per cent more than average, while western Rajasthan saw a 79 per cent increase. As a result, rivers and seasonal drains are flowing...

June 29, 2025 5:28 PM

Monsoon reaches Delhi, covers entire country 9 days ahead of schedule: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon has covered the entire country on Sunday, June 29 - nine days ahead of its normal schedule of July 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With its further advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and the entire Delhi region, the monsoon’s early arrival signals a robust spell of rain across India. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across large swathes of Northwest, Central, East, and Northeast India ov...