The India Meteorological Department (IMD)

January 20, 2026 12:39 PM

Northeast monsoon withdraws from Tamil Nadu; dry weather to persist

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday announced that the northeast monsoon has withdrawn from Tamil Nadu, marking the formal end of the season that brings winter rainfall to the region. With the withdrawal of the monsoon, the impact of fog and mist is expected to gradually reduce, and largely dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across most parts of the state over the next few days. According to the IMD, dry weather will continue over Puducherry and Karaikal until Thursd...

January 12, 2026 9:21 AM

IMD predicts heavy rain in seven Tamil Nadu districts as low-pressure system persists

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in seven districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as an atmospheric low-pressure system continues to prevail over the southern coastal region of the state and the adjoining Gulf of Mannar. The weather system is expected to trigger intense showers across parts of the Cauvery delta and surrounding regions, prompting authorities to advise caution. According to the IMD, districts likely to receive heavy rainfall today include Cuddalor...

January 9, 2026 9:37 AM

Sudden rain spell deepens cold wave in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said an unexpected spell of rain across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has intensified the prevailing cold wave conditions. Dark clouds covered the capital in the early hours, with rainfall beginning around 6 a.m. in several parts of Delhi. The rain was moderate to heavy initially before tapering off to light showers. Cold northwesterly winds accompanied the rainfall, further increasing the chill. Gurugram also received rain, desp...

January 5, 2026 9:20 AM

Rain forecast across Tamil Nadu for five days as weather systems intensify

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next five days under the influence of prevailing low-pressure systems over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The department said these weather systems are expected to trigger intermittent rainfall, particularly along the coastal belt, while interior regions may continue to experience largely dry conditions. According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, moderate rain is likely on Monday ...

January 2, 2026 1:22 PM

Clear skies bring down minimum temperature in J&K; cold wave intensifies

Due to clear night skies, minimum temperatures dropped across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cloudy but largely dry weather for the next 48 hours. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 1 degree Celsius, while Gulmarg registered minus 7 degrees and Pahalgam minus 6.2 degrees Celsius. In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a minimum of 6 degrees Celsius, Katra 6.5 degrees, Batote 2.8 degrees, Banihal minus 1.1 degrees and Bhaderwah minu...

December 31, 2025 10:53 AM

Cold conditions prevail in Rajasthan; light rain forecast for today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain or drizzle in some areas of the Bikaner, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions of Rajasthan on Wednesday. A weather alert has been issued for several parts of the state due to the influence of an active Western Disturbance. The department has also forecast light rainfall in some areas of the Bikaner, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on Thursday. Weather conditions are expected to turn dry again across the state from January 2 onwards. ...

December 30, 2025 8:59 AM

IMD predicts rain in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats; fog likely in some areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across the Western Ghats and parts of southern Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, under the influence of multiple atmospheric systems prevailing over the region. According to the weather bulletin, an atmospheric circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. Another similar system is present over the southeast Bay of Bengal, while a third circulation has formed over the...

December 28, 2025 11:33 AM

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Flight and rail services across large parts of North India were disrupted on Sunday morning as dense fog conditions prevailed over several states, sharply reducing visibility and affecting normal movement. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Delhi and adjoining regions, warning of dense fog and cold wave-like conditions during the morning hours. Rail services were severely affected, with dozens of trains running several hours behind schedule and some being d...

December 17, 2025 12:52 PM

Forecast for Thunderstorms and Rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Wednesday, with lightning likely at isolated places. Chennai is expected to witness cloudy skies through the day, with light to moderate rain possible in several parts of the city. The forecast comes in the wake of widespread rainfall recorded across several districts on Tuesday, which disrupted traffic and caused inconvenience to residents, particularly motorists, in bot...

December 2, 2025 11:56 AM

Cold wave alert in Rajasthan as temperatures dip below 10°C in several cities

A fresh spell of cold winds is sweeping across Rajasthan, marking the onset of severe winter conditions in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert for Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, and Churu districts starting Wednesday. A yellow alert has also been announced for Sikar and Jhunjhunu on December 3 and 4, warning of further temperature drops and cold wave conditions. According to the IMD, temperatures in the Shekhawati region are expected to fall sharply, rea...