India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
19 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi air remains toxic, trains delayed, schools go online
Delhi continues to battle a severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) nearly touched 500 on Tuesday morning.
18 Nov 2024
AsiaDelhi airport activates low-visibility measures amid smog
Dense fog and severe air pollution have disrupted daily life in the national capital, affecting traffic and flight schedules.
15 Nov 2024
Kerala High CourtSabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.
14 Nov 2024
CPCBThis area in Delhi has 1,300 AQI today: Swiss monitor
Delhi and its neighboring regions were greeted with another day of extreme air pollution on Thursday.
14 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi's toxic air: How pollution affects pregnant women, babies
Delhi's air quality has dropped into the "severe" category for the first time this season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting a staggering 418.
14 Nov 2024
CPCBDelhi airport issues advisory as smog engulfs city
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued an advisory amid low visibility due to thick smog and rising air pollution.
13 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP demands closure of Delhi schools amid hazardous air pollution
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called on the Delhi government to immediately shut down all schools up to Class 5 in light of the city's dangerous air pollution levels.
13 Nov 2024
CPCBDelhi AQI worsens: Visibility drops to zero; 10 flights diverted
Delhi continued to battle severe pollution and dense fog on Wednesday, resulting in zero visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).
06 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 4th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, with the Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS) noting unfavorable conditions for pollutant dispersion.
26 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves slightly, but health risks loom
Delhi's air quality improved slightly with the AQI recorded at 237 on Saturday morning. It had dropped from Friday's AQI reading of 283.
25 Oct 2024
Amit ShahCyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha; trees uprooted, roads blocked
Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast shortly after midnight on Thursday.
24 Oct 2024
KolkataBanerjee monitors situation ahead of 'Cyclone Dana' landfall from Nabanna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday monitored the situation of Cyclone Dana from Nabanna, the state secretariat in Kolkata, ahead of the expected landfall between the Odisha-West Bengal coast.
24 Oct 2024
KolkataCyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal on alert ahead of landfall
Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the Odisha coast by Friday, between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port.
23 Oct 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues yellow alert for heavy rains in these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several Indian states on Wednesday.
23 Oct 2024
KolkataCyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall; trains canceled
Cyclone Dana is likely to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal in the early hours of Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
21 Oct 2024
BhubaneswarExplained: How Cyclone Dana got its name
Cyclone Dana, a tropical cyclone currently developing in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to cause heavy rains in the coastal states of Odisha and West Bengal.
20 Oct 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Anand Vihar worst hit
Delhi continued to battle poor air quality on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 265.
19 Oct 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi wakes up to blanket of smog; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to "very poor" levels.
16 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshBay of Bengal depression to bring rain to these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for southern states after a depression formed over the Bay of Bengal.
15 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshHeavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu; Kerala, Andhra Pradesh on alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense showers in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh after heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu.
15 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshChennai on high alert for heavy rain, schools shut
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed information technology (IT) companies in the state to implement work-from-home policies till October 18.
02 Oct 2024
Jammu And KashmirIndia records 6th consecutive year of 'normal rainfall'
India has just wrapped up its sixth straight year of "normal rainfall," and guess what? This year's monsoon brought the second-highest rainfall since 2019!
02 Oct 2024
Arunachal PradeshLa Nina conditions may bring harsh winter to North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a potentially severe winter for north and northwest India, including Delhi-NCR.
29 Sep 2024
BegusaraiBihar: Flood alert in 13 districts; 16L people at risk
The Bihar government has put out a flood alert for 13 districts due to the rising water levels in the Kosi, Gandak, and Ganga rivers.
26 Sep 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationRain to continue: IMD issues red alert for Maharashtra, Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for regions across Maharashtra, Konkan Goa, and Gujarat, warning of heavy rainfall.
26 Sep 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationMumbai rain: Probe ordered after woman drowns in open drain
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a high-level investigation into the tragic death of a 45-year-old woman who fell into a drain during heavy rainfall.
26 Sep 2024
MumbaiMumbai rains: 45-year-old woman drowns in open drain in Andheri
A 45-year-old woman, Vimal Gaikwad, drowned in an open drain in the MIDC area of Andheri, Mumbai, amid heavy rains on Wednesday.
26 Sep 2024
MaharashtraMumbai rain: 14 flights diverted; schools, colleges shut
The India Meteorological Department has issued a "red alert" for heavy rainfall in Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra.
25 Sep 2024
ChhattisgarhIMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
23 Sep 2024
MumbaiIMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai after rain makes comeback
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and its neighboring districts, including Thane, Palghar and Raigad.
19 Sep 2024
Madhya PradeshNo significant rainfall likely over next 4-5 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a dry spell across the country over the next four to five days.
14 Sep 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi records cleanest air of 2024 amid heavy rainfall
Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) have been experiencing continuous rainfall over the past few days, leading to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic congestion.
13 Sep 2024
DelhiHeavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, flights delayed due to waterlogging
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Delhi, warning of moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds.
13 Sep 2024
DelhiIndia government developing technology to control rain, weather: Report
Indian weather scientists are planning to develop the ability to control and enhance rainfall, hail, and lightning in specific areas within the next five years.
12 Sep 2024
Bay of BengalWhy it is still raining in mid-September in North India
Heavy rainfall drenched Delhi and its neighboring areas on Thursday morning, and it is expected to continue over the weekend.
06 Sep 2024
DelhiWaterlogging woes: Morning showers bring Delhi, Gurugram to a halt
Residents of Delhi and Gurugram experienced moderate rain on Friday morning, resulting in waterlogging and traffic jams.
04 Sep 2024
GujaratGujarat: Heavy rains claim 49 lives, over 37,000 rescued
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat in August last week has resulted in the loss of 49 lives and significant infrastructure damage.
04 Sep 2024
DelhiIMD forecasts heavy rains in these states: Check here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts predicting heavy rainfall across various regions in India.
30 Aug 2024
Andhra PradeshCyclone Asna: Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies near Gujarat
A deep depression over the Kutch coast and adjoining areas of Pakistan and northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm named "Asna," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Friday.
30 Aug 2024
DelhiDelhi records highest August rainfall in 12 years: IMD
Delhi recorded 378.5 mm of rainfall in August, marking the city's highest in 12 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
29 Aug 2024
DelhiHeavy overnight rain triggers waterlogging, traffic congestion in Delhi
Delhi woke up to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion on Thursday, following a night of heavy rainfall.
29 Aug 2024
GujaratGujarat floods: More rain likely today, PM Modi calls CM
Gujarat is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant rainfall.
28 Aug 2024
Gujarat15 dead, over 12,000 relocated: Gujarat devastated by heavy rains
Gujarat is currently grappling with severe flooding caused by relentless rainfall.
