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November 17, 2025 9:26 AM

Orange alert for seven Tamil Nadu districts as low pressure system strengthens in Bay of Bengal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for seven districts in Tamil Nadu, warning of extremely heavy rain on Monday. According to the IMD, a low-pressure area that developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the Sri Lankan coast on Sunday morning has since intensified and is moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast. Weather models indicate that the system is likely to move west-northwestwards over the next 24 hours, bringing widespread rainfall to several parts of ...

October 27, 2025 9:20 AM

IMD issues orange alert for three Maharashtra districts, moderate rain and thunderstorm likely

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three Maharashtra districts and predicted moderate spells of rain and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning as well as likely gusty winds reaching 30-40 km per hour from Monday till Tuesday, the Weather department said in a press statement. The three Maharashtra districts which have been issued an orange alert are Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, the statement said on Sunday. From Sunday at 8:30 p.m. till Monday till 8:30 a.m.,...

September 1, 2025 5:31 PM

Red and orange alerts issued across Uttarakhand, CM Dhami assures relief measures

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that red and orange alerts have been issued across the state after several districts were hit by cloudbursts and heavy rainfall. He assured that the government is working round the clock to provide relief to affected people and support ongoing rescue efforts. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said, “At this time, red and orange alerts have been issued across the entire state. Every district in Uttarakhand has been affected ...

June 12, 2025 10:16 AM

Orange alert issued for TN’s Ghat region, Nilgiris braces for extremely heavy rain

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for several ghat districts in Tamil Nadu, forecasting intense rainfall between June 13 and 16. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and adjoining hilly regions are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rain, with isolated areas in the Nilgiris likely to witness extremely heavy downpours exceeding 204.4 mm on June 14 and 15. Authorities have urged residents in these districts to remain alert and take necessary precautions against potent...

June 11, 2025 11:34 AM

Delhi swelters as mercury soars: IMD sounds Orange Alert amid scorching heatwave

Delhi continues to reel under an intense heatwave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the national capital on Wednesday. The IMD has warned that daytime temperatures in Delhi could reach as high as 45 degrees Celsius, with night-time lows hovering around 29 degrees Celsius, providing little relief even after sunset. The ongoing weather conditions are part of a prolonged heatwave affecting large parts of northwestern India. "Very hot weather conditions are...

June 11, 2025 8:53 AM

Thunderstorms, heavy showers likely in many states; IMD issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an Orange Alert for several regions, warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph over the next two to three hours. The alert covers large parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, with the IMD urging residents to remain cautious and follow official weather advisories. In Madhya Pradesh, districts including D...

May 30, 2025 9:03 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for rain, thunderstorms today as IMD issues orange alert

Delhi-NCR is set to witness more rain and stormy weather on Friday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h. According to the IMD forecast, partly cloudy skies will persist throughout the day, with light to moderate rainfall expected across various parts of the city. Maximum temperatures are likely to hover between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may ...

July 12, 2024 8:58 AM

Maharashtra: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Mumbai, issuing orange alert

The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, for Mumbai on Friday and Saturday. There is a monsoon trough and a cyclonic circulation has also developed over Mumbai which has resulted in strong westerly winds, the Met Department said. An orange alert is issued in case of extremely bad weather. It affects the transport facilities including rail, road and air. The Palghar region of Maharashtra has also been experiencing h...

September 16, 2024 6:35 PM

IMD issues orange alert for heatwave In North-West, North and East India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Northwest, North and Eastern parts of the country. The IMD said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will prevail over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha for the next three to four days. Senior Scientist at IMD Dr RK Jenamani said that the average temperature is expected to rise by 5 to 6 degrees celsius over these regions in the upcoming days. The w...