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August 6, 2026 12:28 PM

Met Department Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across South Bengal Over Next 24 Hours

A day after thunderstorms accompanied by lightning lashed parts of south Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast more rain across the region over the next 24 hours, citing favourable weather conditions. According to the Met office, a cyclonic circulation persists over northeast Bihar and the adjoining north Bengal-Sikkim region. Coupled with a significant influx of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, these systems are expected to trigger widespread rainfall across so...

August 6, 2026 10:56 AM

Debris Blocks Badrinath National Highway Near Helang in Chamoli; Restoration Underway

The Badrinath National Highway was blocked near Helang in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday after debris fell onto the road, disrupting vehicular movement along one of the state’s most important pilgrimage and strategic routes. According to the Chamoli district administration, debris and loose rocks came crashing down onto the highway following continuous rainfall in the region, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend traffic movement on the stretch. The administration said ro...

August 5, 2026 9:31 AM

TN to receive moderate rain with thunderstorms, gusty winds today

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted unsettled weather across several districts of Tamil Nadu today, with moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected in parts of the state. The weather department said a weak low-pressure circulation persists in the lower atmospheric levels over the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu. The system is expected to influence weather conditions across the state and trigger thunderstorms and rainfall in several places. Accordi...

July 24, 2026 9:44 AM

MHA steps up monsoon monitoring as heavy rains lash several states

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is closely monitoring the monsoon situation across the country and extending all necessary support to states and Union Territories affected by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, the government said on Thursday. According to the MHA, the Integrated Control Room (ICR-ER) is working round the clock in coordination with central agencies, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Indian National Centre for O...

June 22, 2026 1:07 PM

Delhi-NCR may get rain relief as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience cloudy skies, gusty winds and isolated showers due to an active weather system influencing parts of N...

June 22, 2026 1:03 PM

Heavy rain likely in five Tamil Nadu districts today; thunderstorms forecast

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as a cyclonic circulation persists over parts of south India. According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation is prevailing over Rayalaseema and adjoining areas at an altitude of 3.1 km to 4.5 km above mean sea level. The system is expected to influence weather conditions across several parts of Tamil Nadu...

June 20, 2026 12:56 PM

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers likely across state for a week

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday and predicted moderate rainfall across several parts of the state, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. According to the weather department, an atmospheric trough extends from East Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, a system expected to enhance rainfall activity across the region in the coming days. The RMC has issued a he...

May 2, 2026 9:28 AM

May begins with below-average temperatures ; IMD predicts partly cloudy skies

Residents of Delhi are currently experiencing noticeable relief from the intense heatwave that gripped the city in April. For Saturday as well, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies throughout the day, which is expected to keep the rise in temperature in check. Meanwhile, air quality in the capital remained in the ‘moderate’ category. Following rainfall and hailstorms that lashed parts of the city on Thursday, temperatures dropped below normal levels on...

April 29, 2026 10:27 AM

Delhi Gets Rain Relief After Week-Long Heatwave, Temperatures Dip

After nearly a week of intense heat, with temperatures hovering close to 44°C, residents of the national capital finally got some relief on Wednesday morning as rain lashed several parts of the city. Showers began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the skies across Delhi. The rainfall brought down temperatures and eased the persistent humidity. A sudden shift in weather patterns led to dark clouds, strong winds, and refreshing showers across various parts of the city, in...

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, ...