The India Meteorological Department (IMD)

July 8, 2026 2:35 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds over Mumbai; waterlogging disrupts Western Railway Services

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds over Mumbai and adjoining districts on Wednesday, even as heavy rain-triggered waterlogging disrupted rail traffic on the Western Railway network. According to the IMD, Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated places in Palghar expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall. Wind speeds of 60-70 kmph are also likely over parts o...

July 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Monsoon Fury: IMD forecasts heavy rain across India, alerts for Delhi, Bengal, Northeast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast widespread rainfall activity across several parts of the country over the next few days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of Northwest, Central, West Coast and Northeast India as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD's All India Weather Forecast Bulletin, heavy rainfall is likely over the states. On July 8, heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall is ve...

July 2, 2026 1:06 PM

Southwest monsoon covers entire Delhi, advances further across northern, western states: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said the southwest monsoon has further advanced into more parts of the country, covering some more areas of Gujarat, the remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, the entire Delhi, most parts of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab, and some parts of Rajasthan. According to the IMD, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) currently passes through 22°N/60°E, 22°N/65°E, Porbandar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Neemuch, Tonk, Bhiwani, Bhatinda and 32.5°N/70°E as...

June 13, 2026 9:21 AM

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi today, warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Saturday, warning residents of scattered thunderstorms, thundersqualls, gusty winds and light rainfall later in the day as weather conditions across the National Capital Region continue to shift under the influence of a fresh western disturbance. According to the weather department, Delhi is expected to have partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with thunderstorms and gusty winds developing during the afternoon o...

May 20, 2026 10:44 AM

Downpour eases Tamil Nadu heatwave; five districts brace for heavy showers

Rainfall across Chennai, several districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry brought much-needed relief to residents after days of intense summer heat, with people welcoming the sudden change in weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has meanwhile forecast heavy rainfall in five districts -- Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Erode, and Dindigul -- over the next two days. After residents in Chennai experienced sweltering heat during the day, weather conditions changed dramatically...

May 12, 2026 9:33 AM

IMD issues heavy rain alert for 10 Tamil Nadu districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the Sri Lankan coast is likely to intensify further over the next 48 hours, raising the possibility of increased rainfall activity across several parts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days. In a weather bulletin issued on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) stated that the system, which developed over the southwest Bay adjoining Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthe...

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 25, 2026 1:38 PM

IMD issues dual alert of heatwave, rains in different parts of Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a mixed weather alert for Rajasthan, warning of continued heatwave conditions alongside the possibility of storms and light rainfall in several districts over the coming days. According to the department, Rajasthan is expected to endure two more days of intense heatwave conditions (April 25–26) before a change in weather patterns brings partial relief. A western disturbance is likely to become active over the state within this period, whic...

April 25, 2026 10:54 AM

Severe heatwave grips Delhi and North India, alert issued for 32 districts in Uttar Pradesh

A severe heatwave continues to grip Delhi and large parts of North India, with residents struggling under intense temperatures and dry, scorching winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is little respite in sight, with Saturday expected to bring another day of oppressive heat and discomfort. Meanwhile, a severe heat alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh's 32 districts. Over the past 24 hours, the city has witnessed minimal fluctuation in temperatures. Minimum ...

April 23, 2026 6:08 PM

Dry spell, heatwave conditions intensify across Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe spell of heat as April draws to a close, with temperatures climbing well above the seasonal average of 40 degrees Celsius and dry weather persisting across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhopal centre, has said that maximum temperatures are likely to rise by another two to three degrees Celsius over the next four days, intensifying the already harsh conditions. A heatwave warning has been issued for isolated pockets in Ra...