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India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an Indian agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica. Regional offices are at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Guwahati and New Delhi.
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IMD predicts ‘above normal’ rainfall in India this monsoon, sends positive signal to farm sectorIndia is expected to receive above-normal southwest monsoon rainfall this year, according to the IMD's forecast. This is crucial for agriculture, boosting Kharif crops and the rural economy. While some..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India to experience above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMDIndiaTimes - Published | |
Lightning strikes kill 25 people in Bihar, CM announces 4 lakh ex-gratia for victimsTragic lightning strikes in Bihar claimed at least 25 lives across seven districts, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to announce compensation for the victims' families. Nalanda reported the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD weather update: Heatwave alert in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and other states, maximum temperature to go up to...Light rain is anticipated on April 10 and 11, potentially decreasing temperatures by about two degrees Celsius. The heatwave alert will be removed as winds are expected to reach speeds of 30 to 40..DNA - Published | |
Delhi faces first heatwave of 2025: Temperatures soar above 40° CDelhi experienced its first heatwave this season, with temperatures soaring to 40.2 degrees Celsius, prompting an IMD yellow alert for the next two days. Safdarjung, Ridge, and Ayanagar stations..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Weather Update: Yellow alert for Delhi as heatwave grips North India, check latest IMD forecastAccording to the IMD, yesterday's highest temperature was 44 degrees C at Kandla in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions. Almost 21 cities across five states have recorded temperatures above 42 degrees..DNA - Published | |
North and West India to battle heatwave in coming days while rain drenches South and East, says IMD scientistIndia braces for a severe summer with IMD issuing heatwave warnings for northern and western states, including Rajasthan, Delhi, and Gujarat. In contrast, heavy rainfall is predicted for parts of South..IndiaTimes - Published | |
April-June likely to be hotter than usual across India: IMDThe upcoming April-June season is predicted to experience hotter than normal temperatures across most of India, with an increase in heatwave days. Vulnerable populations are at higher risk of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India braces for intense summer: Heatwave days to double in several states, says IMDIndiaTimes - Published | |
With Rs 226 crore income since 2022-23, IMD now a money-spinnerIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) has become a significant revenue generator for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, earning over Rs 226 crore since 2022-23. This income largely comes from aviation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Temp to rise by up to 4C in 3-4 days: IMDIndiaTimes - Published | |
Heatwave scorches THIS Indian state, seven districts record over 40 degrees C temperaturesThe mercury is likely to fall from March 19 with the IMD predicting rain and thunderstorms in the region.DNA - Published | |
A heatwave is on, guard against illnesses: IMDThe India Meteorological Department issued health risk warnings due to a heatwave affecting Konkan, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, and southwest Rajasthan. Temperatures have soared above normal, with Pune..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in THESE 18 states across India as cyclones approach from Iraq, BangladeshThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall alerts for 18 states including Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab and Haryana amid cyclones originating from Iraq and..DNA - Published |
Weather update: Chilly winds hit Delhi as IMD issues snow alert for mountainsThe IMD has issued an 'orange' alert for snowfall and heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. Due to the snow alert for the mountains, the weather in the Delhi-NCR region..DNA - Published | February this year was warmest since record keeping commenced in 1901: IMDFebruary 2025 experienced the highest temperatures since 1901, with IMD predicting March to May will also be unusually warm, impacting crops in India. Most regions anticipate above-normal heatwave..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi-NCR witnesses rain with thunderstorms, AQI remains in 'poor' category, IMD predicts maximum temperature to drop...Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday, despite several days of moderate air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 260 on February 27, as per the Central Pollution..DNA - Published | Bengaluru to witness hottest summer says IMD, recorded season's highest temperature at...According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Bengaluru will witness temperatures higher than Delhi, signaling a rare change in weather patterns.DNA - Published |
Delhi records warmest day of the season at 29.7 degree celsiusDelhi recorded its warmest day of the season on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 29.7—6.3 degrees celcius above normal. The IMD forecasts strong winds and shallow fog for Wednesday, with..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi weather update: Air quality in 'very poor' category; IMD predicts rain on...Weather update: Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 today, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Weather: Capital wakes up to rainfall, IMD predicts more showers till...Parts of Delhi witnessed a fresh spell of rainfall amid winter chills that have intensified further in northern India.DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR engulfed in dense fog, flight, train operations hit, IMD issues Orange alertThe weather department also warned of a generally overcast sky throughout the day, with light rain or drizzle expected to occur later in the evening or night.DNA - Published |
IMD@150: PM Modi says it has helped nations, enhanced India Vishwa Bandhu imageIndia's meteorological advancements under PM Modi, highlighted during the IMD's 150th foundation day, have bolstered disaster management and global aid. IMD's improved weather forecasting now benefits..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Symbol of India's scientific journey’: PM Modi launches 'Mission Mausam' on 150 years of IMDPrime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 150th foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), lauding it as a symbol of scientific progress. He highlighted the launch of 'Mission..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi launches 'Mission Mausam', stresses need for advanced earthquake warning systemsAddressing a function to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), PM Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and..DNA - Published | On IMD's 150th anniversary, PM Modi to launch 'Mission Mausam' todayPM Narendra Modi will launch 'Mission Mausam' during the 150th foundation day celebration of the India Meteorological Department. The mission aims to make India weather-ready and climate-smart using..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD unveils special webpage for Kumbh weatherIndia Meteorological Department has created a dedicated webpage to provide hourly, daily, and weekly weather updates for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, with similar updates for nearby cities in Uttar..IndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall, very dense fog in THESE states, check hereOn Monday, isolated places in Delhi witnessed cold wave conditions and dense fog.DNA - Published |
Delhi-Noida-Ghaziabad-Gurugram weather today and AQI update: Temperature dips to..., rain likely in...The India Meteorological Department continues to issue yellow alerts for dense fog in the region, impacting mornings, evenings, and nights.DNA - Published | IMD looks to use data from CubeSats, IoT devices for better forecastsThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) enhances its forecast accuracy by leveraging CubeSats, crowdsourcing, and IoT data, as well as traditional satellite data. IMD has launched a dedicated..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD marks 150 years: Centre invites Pakistan, Bangladesh and other nations from 'undivided India' to join celebrationsThe government has invited officials from countries that were part of undivided India, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department...IndiaTimes - Published | Weather update: Delhi wakes up to chilly morning, temperature drops to...The IMD has predicted a "dense fog" for the city on Thursday, however, contrary visuals have emerged from the different parts of the city.DNA - Published |
Centre to make it mandatory for domestic airlines to share weather data with IMD, call it 'similar to exit polls'M Ravichandran, secretary of the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences, told PTI that his ministry had been in discussions with the civil aviation ministry on the matter, and providing weather data would be..DNA - Published | Weather update: Delhi shivers as mercury drops to...; IMD issues alert for rainThe MeT Department has predicted the minimum temperature for the day is 11 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 18 degrees Celsius.DNA - Published |
Parts of Himachal Pradesh to receive heavy snowfall from tomorrow, yellow alert issued in...The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted snowfall and rain showers in several parts of Himachal Pradesh starting from tomorrow, i.e., January 5.DNA - Published | Weather Update: Dense fog engulfs parts of Delhi-NCR, AQI remains in 'very poor' categoryAccording to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 10.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Saturday.DNA - Published |
2024 warmest year in India since 1901, says IMDIndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: Delhi, nearby regions brace for chilly New Year 2025, check IMD forecast hereAccording to the Meteorological department, there is a prediction of these conditions remaining in place until January 1. These conditions will impact visibility and lower daytime temperatures.DNA - Published |
Central & east India also likely to see dip in temp, says IMDMostly clear skies are expected during the day with maximum temperatures ranging from 12-16 C. A cold wave in the plains is indicated by minimum temperatures of 10 C or less and 4.5 C below normal. A..IndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: Delhi-NCR likely to face extreme cold, dense fog from THIS day; check IMD forecastThe IMD has also forecast dense to very dense fog in Punjab and Haryana for the next two days, which is likely to affect visibility and could lead to disruptions in travel.DNA - Published |
Cold wave to grip North India from Sunday; Delhi sees wettest December day in 101 years: IMDThe India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditions affecting multiple regions until early January...IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi Weather Update: IMD issues 'orange' alert amid cold waves due to incessant rainfall, check hereAccording to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data till 11:30 am, the observatory at Safdarjung - the national capital's primary weather station - recorded 9.1 mm rainfall.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR weather today: National capital wake up to light showers amid cold wave; IMD predicts thunderstormsThe IMD has predicted a 'thunderstorm with rain' for Delhi on Friday and Saturday. With this, more showers are expected to drizzle over the city.DNA - Published | Weather Update: IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi-NCR till this day, minimum temperature to be...IMD forecasts cold waves, dense fog, rain, and slight temperature fluctuations across Northwest India, including Delhi with improved air quality.DNA - Published |
Temperature to dip 2°C in Northwest India in next 2 days, these states to witness thunderstormAccording to the Indian Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in many parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have seen a rise of 2-5°C. Minimum temperatures were recorded to be..DNA - Published | Weather Update: Delhi-NCR likely to receive rainfall amid chilling cold, check IMD forecast for other states hereDelhi may experience light showers on Monday, December 23. However, greater parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana are likely to receive heavy showers on December 26 and 27.DNA - Published |
Cold wave to grip parts of Karnataka for next 3 days; IMD warnsIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR weather December 16: Cold wave grips Delhi with temperature falling to 4.5°C, air quality plunges to...The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cold wave warnings for Delhi and other northern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.DNA - Published |
Tamil Nadu Rains: Severe waterlogging in these regions; IMD predicts heavy rainfall predicted in multiple districtsThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a warning for Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rainfall across multiple districts until December 14.DNA - Published | IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal with thunderstormsThe India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall over most parts of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area with thunderstorms and lighting expected at isolated locations.IndiaTimes - Published |
