India Meteorological Department (IMD): News
18 Jun 2024
AssamAssam: Over 1.05 lakh people affected as Brahmaputra river swells
Over the past few days, torrential rainfall has triggered floods affecting over 1.05 lakh people across 14 districts of Assam, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
18 Jun 2024
DelhiDelhi on 'red alert' for heatwave, expect relief from tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for Delhi as the city battles a severe heatwave.
17 Jun 2024
AmravatiDelayed monsoon progress likely to revive by late June
The monsoon in India has been weaker than usual, with meteorologists predicting a revival only by the last week of June.
16 Jun 2024
AmravatiHeat stress to subside from June 19; monsoon progress delayed
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the ongoing heat wave conditions across North India will gradually ease after the next three days.
09 Jun 2024
AhmedabadHeavy rains lash Mumbai, other districts; road caves in
Mumbai and its surrounding areas have experienced significant rainfall in the past 24 hours, providing a respite from recent high temperatures.
02 Jun 2024
BengaluruIMD forecasts weather conditions for Delhi, Bengaluru, other cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for several major cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
01 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 9 other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and nine other states on Saturday (June 1).
30 May 2024
RajasthanExplained: Why Indian city temperatures are reaching unprecedented highs
Metropolitan cities in India have seen record-breaking temperatures in May, June, and July over recent years.
30 May 2024
AssamNortheastern states isolated from mainland due to flooded railway tracks
Several northeastern states of India, including Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and the southern part of Assam, have been cut off from the rest of the country due to waterlogged and damaged railway tracks.
30 May 2024
Delhi Fire ServicesVideo: Fire at Noida residential society after AC blast
A massive fire broke out in a flat at the Lotus Boulevard society, located in Noida's Sector 100, due to an explosion in an air conditioner.
30 May 2024
Bay of BengalRelief from heat soon as monsoon advances over Kerala, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the monsoon season has arrived two days ahead of schedule in Kerala and most parts of northeast India.
30 May 2024
AntarcticaNot just Delhi, temperatures across the world are soaring
In recent years, there has been a global trend of record-breaking heat, with many locations reporting their highest-ever temperatures.
30 May 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi weather claims 1st life: Bihar man dies of heatstroke
A 40-year-old man from Darbhanga, Bihar died of heatstroke at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on Wednesday—the first heatstroke related death in the national capital this summer.
30 May 2024
DelhiDelhi: IMD probes possible 'sensor error' in record-breaking heatwave
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is investigating the temperature sensor at the Mungeshpur automatic weather station in Delhi, according to the office's Director General M Mohapatra.
29 May 2024
AtishiRain in Delhi after temperature hits record high at 52.3°C
Delhi experienced an unprecedented heatwave on Wednesday (May 29), with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 52.3°C in the suburb of Mungeshpur.
29 May 2024
RajasthanExplained: Why is Delhi so hot? When to expect respite?
Delhi is witnessing extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.
29 May 2024
DelhiNo relief from heatwave in northern India, 'red alert' issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several regions of the country, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.
29 May 2024
BangladeshCyclone Remal: Death toll 37 in northeastern states
Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead in northeastern states.
28 May 2024
Aizawl15 killed in stone quarry collapse, landslides in Mizoram
At least 15 people were killed in multiple landslides across Aizawl on Tuesday, including 11 in a stone quarry collapse, as Mizoram faced storms triggered by Cyclone Remal.
27 May 2024
KeralaWhen will monsoon arrive in major Indian cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the arrival of the much-anticipated southwest monsoon in Kerala on May 31.
27 May 2024
Indian NavyBengal: 1 dead in Kolkata as Cyclone Remal makes landfall
The severe cyclonic storm "Remal" made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, with winds reaching up to 135 kmph, late on Sunday.
26 May 2024
BangladeshCyclone 'Remal' to hit Bengal tonight; Kolkata airport suspends operations
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday that Cyclone 'Remal' is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next six hours.
25 May 2024
IndiaIndia's power demand nears all-time high as heatwave intensifies
India's peak power demand soared to a new seasonal high of 239.96GW on Friday, driven by rising temperatures across the country.
25 May 2024
BangladeshCyclone Remal to make landfall in Bengal, red alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on Sunday.
24 May 2024
Delhi University'Boycott elections' graffiti come up on DU walls; FIRs filed
Two First Information Reports (FIRs) were lodged following the discovery of graffiti advocating for an election boycott on Delhi University walls.
23 May 2024
DelhiAmid 'red alert', Delhi may witness hottest poll day
Delhi is bracing for its hottest polling day ever, with temperatures expected to exceed 47 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
23 May 2024
KeralaKerala rains: 4 dead, IMD sounds 'orange' alert
At least four people have lost their lives due to heavy rains in Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several districts on Thursday.
22 May 2024
KaraikalNorth India on red alert; temperature to soar over 45°
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe heatwave warning for several states in North India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh for Wednesday.
21 May 2024
DelhiSevere heatwave in north India for 3 days
North India is currently in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several parts of Delhi surpassing the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday.
20 May 2024
RajasthanRed alert issued for heatwave in Delhi and surrounding areas
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert due to escalating temperatures in Delhi and neighboring states.
17 May 2024
PunjabIMD forecasts severe heatwave in North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, effective from Saturday to Monday (May 18 to 20).
16 May 2024
KeralaHeatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.
13 May 2024
MumbaiBillboard falls in Mumbai dust storm, 7 injured
At least seven people were injured after a metal billboard crashed on them amid a strong dust storm in Mumbai.
13 May 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsIMD predicts fresh heatwave over Northwest India from May 16
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Monday, predicted that a fresh heatwave would sweep across northwest India starting Thursday.
03 May 2024
KeralaKerala shuts educational institutions till Monday amid heatwave
The government of Kerala has ordered all educational institutions to remain closed until Monday in light of the severe heatwave.
01 May 2024
West Bengal2024 likely to be India's hottest year on record: Report
India is currently grappling with intense heat, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a "red alert" for West Bengal and Odisha in May.
30 Apr 2024
TelanganaSevere heatwave sweeps across India, prompting warnings and closures
India is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 45°C on Monday.
26 Apr 2024
IndiaIMD issues severe heatwave warning for several regions across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for several regions across the country, forecasting potentially record-breaking temperatures.
26 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsPhase 2 polling: Heatwave conditions to prevail in some states
The polling for the second phase of 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 89 constituencies in 13 states and one Union territory.
24 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsIMD issues 'heatwave to severe heatwave' warning for several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Wednesday, issued a "heatwave to severe heatwave" warning for several states across India.
