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August 13, 2025 10:08 AM

IMD warns of ‘low to moderate risk’ of flash floods for Himachal, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Bengal, Sikkim

Certain areas in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have a 'low to moderate' flash flood risk, with 'very heavy' rainfall expected today in few watersheds and neighbourhoods, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. According to IMD's National Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin, at least 180 mm of rain is likely in some areas in the next 24 hours. Additionally, due to 62 mm rain in the last 24 hours in the Area of Concern (AoC), the departm...

August 12, 2025 2:46 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Jammu, Bengal, Assam and Sikkim; Delhi to see light showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the coming week, with extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu, Assam, West Bengal, and Sikkim on Tuesday. In the north, Uttarakhand is expected to receive isolated extremely heavy rainfall (21 cm or more) on August 13, along with heavy to very heavy showers in some areas over the next seven days. Himachal Pradesh will also see heavy to very heavy rainfall...

August 11, 2025 3:22 PM

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Telangana, Himachal and Northeast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast widespread heavy rainfall activity across several regions of the country over the next week, with extremely heavy showers expected at isolated places in Uttarakhand, parts of the Northeast, and Telangana. According to the IMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh during the next seven days. Uttarakhand could experience extremely heavy rain (21 cm or more) on Monday and Wednesday. Rainfa...

August 8, 2025 11:21 AM

Bharat Forecast System boosts extreme rainfall prediction accuracy by 30%: Jitendra Singh

India’s newly developed Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) has enhanced the country’s capability to predict extreme rainfall events, improving accuracy by 30% compared to the previous operational model, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. BharatFS, developed indigenously by Indian scientists, is powered by the advanced Triangular Cubic Octahedral (TCo) dynamical grid, enabling real...

August 7, 2025 2:11 PM

Dharali-Harsil road connectivity to be restored within 3 days after cloudburst damage: BRO chief

Following a devastating cloudburst and heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched swift operations to restore road and bridge connectivity to the affected areas of Dharali and Harsil. BRO Director General Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan said that four major landslide points and a damaged bridge are currently being addressed, with connectivity expected to be restored soon. Bridge construction work is likely to commence by tonight. Speaking to ANI, Lt Gen Srinivasan ...

August 7, 2025 2:01 PM

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Northeast, eastern India, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a prolonged spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Northeast and adjoining eastern India over the next seven days, with extremely heavy showers (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh on August 8. Several northeastern states including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to receive intense rainfall on Thursday and Friday, with Assam and Meghalaya also likely to see another roun...

August 6, 2025 3:02 PM

Heavy rainfall to persist in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Northeast; Delhi to see light showers till Aug 9

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours, with intensity likely to reduce thereafter. In contrast, subdued rainfall activity is expected over central India and Rajasthan for the next six to seven days. The Northeast and adjoining eastern India will continue to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next week, with extremely heavy showers (21 cm or more) likely in...

June 7, 2024 12:22 PM

IMD issues yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in central and southern regions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert warnings for rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in many parts of the country, including the central and southern regions, over the next four days. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has further advanced into more areas, including the central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and most of the Bay of Bengal. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expect...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

IMD forecasts heat wave conditions over Northwest & Central India to reduce

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. These conditions are very likely to prevail in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Odisha till Thursday. No significant change in maximum temperatures is predicted over Northwest and Central India for today (Wednesday). The temperat...

April 16, 2024 5:10 PM

Heat wave conditions likely over east and peninsular India this week: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted another spell of heat wave conditions over eastern and peninsular India. According to the IMD, heat wave conditions are expected to persist over parts of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan, Saurashtra, Kutch, coastal Andhra Pradesh including Yanam, and Telangana for the next five days. From Tuesday to Saturday, hot and humid weather is forecasted for Gangetic West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Rayalaseema. Coastal Karna...