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Hyderabad: Telangana is likely to experience heat waves after April 10 and the day temperatures are expected to touch 41 degrees Celsius to 43 degrees Celsius in North and East Telangana, while 39 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad. The people must plan their journey accordingly, according to Telangana Weatherman. In a post on 'X', he said, "After regular thunderstorms, controlled temperatures, it's time for a dry spell from today. Next two to three days, temperatures will be in normal range from 38 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius in North and East Telangana and 37 degrees Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad.
While the milder weather should provide some respite to customers, and also lower power demand in the midst of an energy crisis brought about by the war in West Asia, a wet April could damage standing ready-for-harvest crops, some of which have already been impacted by western disturbances in the second half of March. ALSO READ | More rain for Delhi this week, IMD warns of thunderstorms across North India In what could further impact the farm sector, the agency predicted an 80% likelihood of an ...Read More >
Pune weather alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a hotter-than-usual summer in Pune, with an unusual mix of scorching heatwaves, unseasonal rain, and even hailstorms expected between April and June 2026. The forecast points to an increasingly erratic weather pattern, raising concerns about how residents will cope with simultaneous heat and sudden wet spells. Pune Weather Alert: Heatwaves Likely to Intensify Across Pune According to IMD, Pune is expected to witness above-normal heatwave days, with prolonged spells of high temperatures during the peak summer months. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Extreme weather events during the June to September monsoon season claimed at least 1,528 lives across India, with Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra among the worst-hit states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The IMD gave these figures citing data from media reports. Of the total deaths, 935 were caused by floods and heavy rains, while 570 people were killed in lightning and thunderstorms. Twenty-two deaths were linked to heat waves. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest toll at 290, including 153 deaths due to floods and heavy ...Read More >
Fresh spells of rain lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an 'orange' alert, warning of more showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds throughout the day. Light to moderate rainfall was reported across east, west, south, and southeast Delhi, with the IMD forecasting wind speeds between 30 to 50 km/h in the coming hours. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degree Celsius, 0.8 degrees above the seasonal average, whil ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Monday, forecasting generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. These are expected to be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, occasionally reaching up to 50 kmph during storms. According to the IMD, an orange alert suggests the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall. The alert signifies severe weather that could impact transport and power supply. The showers are likely to lower the maximum temperature, keeping it between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimu ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Meteorological Department has predicted a spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with intermittent rain and thundershowers expected until July 26. A weather advisory has been issued for July 21-23, cautioning about gusty winds and brief intense showers in some areas. According to MeT officials, the region will experience scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall till July 20. "From July 21 to 23, J&K is expected to witness generally cloudy weather with intermittent spells of light to moderate rainfall," an official said, adding ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Rain and gusty winds of up to 56 kmph lashed parts of Delhi on Monday evening, bringing sudden relief after the city reeled under a warm day with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius and humid conditions through the afternoon. Rainfall activity picked up across Delhi between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, with Safdarjung recording 0.5 mm, Palam 0.2, Lodi Road 0.7, Ridge 0.2, Ayanagar 0.6, Pusa 0.5 and Janakpuri 0.5, while Mayur Vihar recorded 1 mm rainfall, the highest among all stations. However, between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm, most stations in the city recorded neglig ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Many parts of the country may not be hotter than usual during April-June summer season due to normal to 'below normal' maximum (day) temperatures but most parts in east, northeast and coastal Peninsular India are likely to get two to eight days of extended heatwave duration, the IMD said on Tuesday."Above-normal heatwave days are expected over Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Tamil Nadu and northern parts of Karnataka during April to June," said IMD's chief Mrutyun ...Read More >
(CNN) -- India's financial capital and one of its largest cities has experienced its wettest May in more than a century, with the unusually early arrival of the monsoon season causing a ferocious weekend downpour that turned roads into rivers and flooded a newly inaugurated underground train station. Mumbai, a city of more than 12 million, has recorded more than 400 millimeters of rainfall this month so far, according to data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), with much of the downpour arriving late last weekend. The deluge caused chaos and delays across transport networks, inc ...Read More >
Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 26.3 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average, with a forecast of clear skies and a maximum temperature around 40 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department anticipates strong surface winds on Sunday. The air quality in the capital was recorded as moderate, with an Air Quality Index of 169 at 9 am.The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 26.3 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, according to ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sudden change in weather swept across Rajasthan on Friday morning, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several western and central districts. The spell has provided much-needed relief from the heat, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state. The weather changed abruptly on Friday morning, with rainfall reported from districts including Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Kuchaman-Didwana, and Jalore. While some areas witnessed heavy showers, others experienced only drizzle, making the weather pleasant. Hailstorms accompanied the rain ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-layered weather alert for April 4, 2026, which indicates that Northern India will experience a series of complicated weather changes. The Delhi-NCR region will experience thunderstorms and localized light rain, while the Himalayan belt will receive new snowfall at its higher altitudes. The current weather pattern shows instability because an active western disturbance system moves through northwest India while seasonal temperatures continue to increase. Residents will experience a "see-saw" effect because evening showers will bring ...Read More >
The weather office has forecast thunderstorms with lightening on Saturday, with maximum temperature expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 20 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.7 degrees Celsius, 0.3 notches below normal. An orange alert has been issued for south, central and New Delhi, while a yellow alert is in place for southwest, west and northeast Delhi. Station-wise data showed that Palam recorded a maximum of 32.7 degrees Celsius, ...Read More >
Delhi Weather Update: The rainy spell in the national capital has ended with, marked rise in maximum temperature since Saturday, June 7. There has been an increase in maximum temperature by 1 to 2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD forecast indicates that the weather is expected to become uncomfortable for residents, with rising temperatures in the upcoming week (June 8- June 15). Earlier, the continuous rainy spell, accompanied by thunderstorm and gusty winds had brought down the maximum temperature and provided relief to residents. The IMD forecast for Sunday ...Read More >
With an average monthly maximum of 32.5 degrees Celsius (°C), Delhi is set to record its warmest March in four years despite a series of western disturbances giving the city a cooler end to the month. As of March 30, the average monthly maximum is 2.6°C above the long-period average (LPA) of 29.9°C, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The last time it was higher than this was in March 2022, when the average maximum was 33.4°C. ALSO READ | Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; ...Read More >
New Delhi: The mercury is likely to rise over the next few days. The daytime temperature predicted to cross 40 degrees Celsius and dry weather is likely to persist, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Heat wave conditions are unlikely.As Delhi has seen no rain in the last few days, the air quality has worsened from moderate on Wednesday to poor category on Thursday. It was 203 on Thursday, as opposed to 187 a day earlier.Though the IMD issued a yellow alert (be aware) for very light to light rain along with a thunderstorm and gusty winds on Wednesday, no rain was recorded from 8.30 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Admitting that lightning strikes, heatwaves and urban flooding are major cause of concern for India, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has adopted a two-way approach to counter such natural calamities. According to Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, additional secretary (disaster management) in the Home Ministry, the NDMA has identified more than 50 sensitive districts in 10 states which are prone to lightning strikes and heat waves and accordingly a national programme has been initiated to mitigate the impact of such natural calamities. The states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: After days of extreme heat, Mumbai is witnessing a fall in maximum temperature, giving temporary relief from the hot summer. On Thursday, the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded at the Colaba observatory were 31.8°C and 23.1°C, both below normal. Although Mumbai and its metropolitan region did not witness rainfall as forecast, the rainfall-like weather condition and the westerly winds have resulted in partially cloudy skies and a fall in temperature. Westerly disturbances bring temperature dip "The state is witnessing westerly wind disturbances. It has resulted in thu ...Read More >
Delhi-NCR recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C on April 2 with clear skies and no storm activity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 4, forecasting rain and gusty winds Delhi-NCR weather conditions continue to fluctuate, with successive western disturbances bringing spells of rain to the region. While showers are occurring repeatedly, they are not expected to significantly impact temperatures at present. According to forecasts, rainfall is likely between April 3 and April 5. However ...Read More >
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New Delhi, Rain on one day, heat on another, and pollution remaining elevated throughout, weather this month was anything but business as usual as Delhi recorded its most polluted March in four years, its wettest in three years and its hottest since 2022. An analysis by the CREA accessed by PTI showed that the Capital recorded its most polluted March in four years in 2026 with an average Air Quality Index reading of 181 till March 30, the highest since 2022 when it stood at 217. In comparison, t ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 7 (ANI): Rajasthan is likely to experience a severe heatwave in the next few days, with temperatures predicted to rise significantly, an IMD official said on Saturday. As per the IMD official, a new round of heat waves will begin in the western parts of Rajasthan. 'During the next week, the weather will remain dry in most parts of the state, while the temperature will increase by two to four degrees Celsius in most places. Especially in the border divisions, some parts of the Bikaner division will record maximum temperatures between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius ...Read More >
New Delhi: Most part of India will have average or less than average temperature while the eastern, north-eastern, and central regions will experience above-average temperatures and more heatwave days, states Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its forecast as part of the revised seasonal temperature outlook for the hot weather season (April to June) 2026. At the same time, the weather department has forecast above-normal rainfall for April, offering some relief from rising heat conditions in the early part of the season. Mixed Summer Ahead According to the IMD, maximum temperatures d ...Read More >
RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspection on an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their journey in the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The p ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai and surrounding areas are set to witness some respite from heatwave conditions as light rains and thundershowers have been predicted for two days. The change in weather is likely to bring down temperatures slightly after days of heat in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar. Yellow Alert In Thane RMC Mumbai has issued a yellow alert in Thane and predicted thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall & gusty winds (30- 40kmph) at isolated places on March 31. On April 1 and 2, light to moderate rain, along with thunder showers, will continue in the region. Light Rains ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is sizzling under intense heat wave as mercury continues to rise across the state with temperature crossing 40°c in several places. According to latest weather reports, Jahrsuguda had recorded the highest temperature at a scorching 40.6°c yesterday, making it the hottest place in the state. Meanwhile, Titlagarh has record the day temperature of 40°c on Thursday. Most of the places across Odisha are reeling under the heat wave as temperature continues to remain above 38°c. The Meteorological Centre has predicted that the temperature will likely rise in the next three days ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast heavy rainfall in several regions, starting 10 June, and heatwaves over Rajasthan and other parts of northwest India starting on Sunday. According to the IMD, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are expected to receive significant rainfall from 10 June, while Kerala and Karnataka are likely to witness heavy showers starting 13 June. In the northeast, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura are projected to receive isolated rainfall through the week. Also Read | Thunderstorm, heavy rain in ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A letter written by the DCP of the Vidhana Soudha security division to the state government has revealed serious concerns over organising a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players at the iconic steps of the Karnataka state legislature. The DCP warned that the rushed planning of the event could jeopardise security arrangements due to the expected massive turnout of fans. Following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host a felicitation ceremony for the RCB team at the Vidhana Soudha, the government sought inputs from the secur ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting hotter days in the national capital region. The IMD has warned the residents to take precautions against heat-related discomfort. According to the weather forecast, Delhi and other regions of northwest India are likely to experience a surge in temperatures by 4-5 degrees Celsius in the next five days. The IMD claimed that the temperature in the region is expected to reach 42-44 degrees Celsius on June 10 and 11. However, after June 12, the mercury will come down to 40-42 degrees Celsius on J ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation that has formed over southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The upper air cyclonic circulation persists at around 5.8 km above mean sea level and is being closely monitored by the met department in Bhubaneswar, said director Manorama Mohanty. The northern limit of the southwest monsoon continues to pass through Bhawanipatna ...Read More >