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April 16, 2026 1:14 PM

Thunderstorms with gusty winds forecast over Kolkata, south Bengal

Coming as a respite from the sweltering heat in West Bengal, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Alipore, on Thursday predicted Nor’wester over Kolkata and south Bengal districts later in the day and on Friday. There is a high probability of thunderstorms with lightning and rain, locally known as 'Kal baisakhi'. Scattered rains are likely to occur in all districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. A yellow alert has already been issued in Howrah and South 24 Parganas districts. There will b...

April 7, 2026 10:47 AM

Light Rain Brings Relief from Heat in Delhi, IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms

A change in weather was witnessed across the national capital on Tuesday morning, as light rainfall brought temporary relief from rising temperatures. Overcast skies, damp roads, and a noticeable dip in temperature were observed in several parts of the city, with commuters navigating through light showers during the early hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to record a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius dur...

March 23, 2026 10:35 AM

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in South Tamil Nadu, Western Ghats; temperatures to remain above normal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats on Monday, offering some relief amid rising temperatures across the region. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, a low-pressure system prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining south-central Maharashtra is influencing weather patterns across southern India. Under its impact, several districts in south Tamil Nadu and along...

January 23, 2026 11:23 AM

Rain, thunderstorms lash Delhi-NCR, temperature set to drop sharply

Residents of the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a rainy and cloudy Friday morning as several parts of the region received moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The change in weather is expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures, intensifying the winter chill across the region, the weather department said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi-NCR and parts of neighbouring Punjab and Haryana. Accor...

November 4, 2025 9:08 AM

Weather department predicts thunderstorms, rain in TN, Puducherry today

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday (November 4). The centre’s bulletin noted that although the northeast monsoon has officially set in, its full impact is yet to be felt due to weak easterly winds and the lingering influence of westerlies. According to 24-hour rainfall data ending Monday morning, Malai in Ranipet district, Sethupattu in Tiruvannamalai dist...

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 ...

May 29, 2025 5:23 PM

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rainfall; monsoon advances further into eastern India

A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is set to cross the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara (Bangladesh) by Thursday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Under its influence, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected across the Northeastern states, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim until May 31. The IMD has also warned of isolated exceptionally heavy rainfall exceeding 30 cm over parts of Meghalaya on May 29 and 30...

April 19, 2025 11:20 AM

Delhi-NCR to see more thunderstorms as temperatures hold steady

A day after several parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed sudden thunderstorms, lightning, and rain, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat, the weather department has forecast more such weather conditions over the weekend and into the coming week. On Friday evening, many areas in the national capital, including Central, Southern, and Western Delhi—such as Burari, Rohini, Badli, Model Town, and Karawal Nagar—experienced light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and thunderst...

June 24, 2024 10:09 AM

IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall at various places, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning

The India Meteorological Department said on Monday that the recent satellite imagery suggest light to moderate rainfall at many places, with occasional intense spells accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the next couple of hours, bringing much respite from the scorching heat. "Recent satellite imagery suggests: (i) Light to moderate rainfall at many places, with occasional intense spells accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds likely ove...