IMD

In a much-needed respite from the scorching heat, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted wet spells over northwest India from May 23 to May 25 due to the influence of an active Western Disturbance. According to IMD officials, pockets of Himachal Pradesh may experience hailstorms on May 23, while Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim […]

India gears up for Mocha storm as NDRF deploys 8 teams, fishermen asked not to venture out

IMD official explains that climate change is a long period pattern

Weather department issues warning of heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions over Bay of Bengal

NEW DELHI: With rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms lashing out in several parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more rain in the coming days. “A fresh spell of light to moderate rainfall is likely over northwest India on May 6 and May 7,” observes IMD. “Heavy to very heavy rainfall spells over […]

Experts say western disturbances are behind such rainfall

While northwest India will experience heatwave conditions in next 4-5 days, IMD issues warnings for them in east peninsular coast, east India

After a scorching February, get ready for heatwaves, observes IMD

NEW DELHI: With western disturbance approaching northern parts of India, heatwave conditions in Delhi and the neighbouring states are likely to reduce significantly in intensity from Monday onwards. Along with Delhi, people in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and north Rajasthan can also expect persistent cloudy weather. RK Jenamani, senior scientist, India Meteorological Department told The New […]

NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded the highest maximum temperature of the season with Safdarjung clocked at 44.2 ºC on Saturday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) observes that all 10 stations of Delhi reported heatwave conditions. Three stations reported severe heatwave conditions. However, the data for Delhi University, Narela and Pusa could not be available. But IMD gave […]