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New Delhi: The weather patterns across most parts of India appear to be undergoing significant shifts these days. In several regions of North India, late-night rainfall has caused temperatures to drop, offering residents much-needed relief from the scorching heat. However, strong winds have caused substantial damage to farmers' wheat crops, a situation that could potentially impact overall agricultural production. Clouds continue to hover over the national capital, Delhi, as well as the Delhi-NCR region and parts of Western Uttar Pradesh. In Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, intermittent winds accompanied by drizzle persisted in several locations, bringing relief from the intense heat. With the activation of a Western Disturbance, heavy rainfall and hailstorms are anticipated in various parts of the country. Read on for detailed information regarding the weather forecast for specific regions. Read More: CBSE Tier-II Exam City Slip 2026 Live Update - Download Intimation Slip at cbse.gov.in on April 8 Read More: PM Kisan Yojana - Farmers to Get ₹2000 Instalment by This Date! Know The Update According to the Meteorological Department, a 'Yellow Alert' has been issued for Delhi and the Delhi-NCR region. During this period, warnings have been issued regarding strong winds, overcast skies, rain, and hailstorms. There is a possibility of one or two spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The skies are expected to remain partially cloudy on April 9 as well. However, the Meteorological Department forecasts that the weather is likely to clear up on April 10 and 11. The maximum temperature is expected to reach between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for moderate rainfall accompanied by overcast skies across various areas within the Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, and Kota divisions of Rajasthan. Parts of the Jaipur and Shekhawati regions could record rainfall ranging from 30 to 50 millimetres. There is a possibility of hailstorms occurring in various parts of the state. Light rainfall is expected in the northern parts of the Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions. An alert has been issued indicating that some areas will remain dry for the 4-5 days following April 9, and temperatures are expected to rise by 3-4 degrees Celsius starting from April 10. According to the IMD (India Meteorological Department), a warning has been issued for several districts of Madhya Pradesh regarding thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. As per the IMD, showers are likely in the districts of Vidisha, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Agar, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, and Sheopur. In addition to these, intense rainfall may be witnessed in the districts of Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari. The districts of Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, and Morena are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms and strong winds. According to the Meteorological Department, a warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for April 8 and 9 in the districts of Agra, Mathura, Saharanpur, Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, and Jyotiba Phule Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, an alert for moderate to heavy rainfall has been issued for Bareilly, Sambhal, Bulandshahr, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, Moradabad, Sitapur, Barabanki, Lucknow, Kannauj, Fatehpur, Kanpur, Pratapgarh, and Banda. According to the IMD, spells of rain are likely to be recorded in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Nalanda, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, and Samastipur. The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Araria, and Katihar. Winds with speeds reaching up to 60 kilometres per hour are also expected in these areas. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is likely in the districts of Nainital, Dehradun, Rudraprayag, Pauri Garhwal, and Champawat. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Tehri Garhwal. It has also indicated the possibility of winds blowing at speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour.
Khordha (Odisha): A severe cold wave gripped northern Odisha on Sunday, with the Mayurbhanj in the northern part of the State bearing the brunt of the intense chill with Ramatirtha area in the district recording as low as -10 degrees Celsius. According to the Forest Department, temperatures while other areas such as Gurguria and Barehipani recorded 6 degrees Celsius, Chahala 4 degrees Celsius, Nawana -5 degrees Celsius, and Upper Baraha Kamuda (UBK) -3 degrees Celsius. Statement Of IMD Scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy On Saturday, IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy said that the cold wave will last for ...Read More >
Khordha (Odisha) [India], December 15 (ANI): A severe cold wave gripped northern Odisha on Sunday, with the Mayurbhanj in the northern part of the State bearing the brunt of the intense chill with Ramatirtha area in the district recording as low as -10 degrees Celsius. According to the Forest Department, temperatures while other areas such as Gurguria and Barehipani recorded 6 degrees Celsius, Chahala 4 degrees Celsius, Nawana -5 degrees Celsius, and Upper Baraha Kamuda (UBK) -3 degrees Celsius. Also Read | CAT 2024 Results: IIM Calcutta Likely To Release CAT 2024 Results Today at iimcat.ac. ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Several states in north India witnessed rainfall while parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh reported snowfall for the second day in a row on Monday. Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday evening, bringing 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 mm, Lodi Road 0.7 mm, Ridge 0.2 mm, Ayanagar 0.6 mm, Pusa 0.5 mm and Janakpuri 0.5 mm, while M ...Read More >
The IMD has issued a rain alert for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan for the period between March 30 and March 31. New Delhi: Tomorrow's Weather, March 30, 2026: The weather across the country is set to take a turn for the worse once again over the coming three days. According to the Meteorological Department, starting March 30, rain is expected to wreak havoc across 17 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Punjab. During this period, stormy winds ranging in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi is expected to get more rains on Sunday, April 5. The maximum temperature in the city will be around 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will hover around 18 degrees Celsius, said the India Meteorological Department in its latest weather update for the national capital. The rains have brought an unusual chill to Delhi at the beginning of April. IMD forecast for next 5 days in Delhi While Sunday will be a rainy day for the city, on Monday, the rains are likely to reduce but cloudy skies will continue to prevail in the city. The temperature is expected to rise to 33 degrees ...Read More >
If your evening plans involve stepping out, keep an umbrella handy. This is because isolated thunderstorms, with rain and hail, are likely over parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana from this evening into the night, with a 50 to 70 per cent chance of activity. Not every part of the city will get hit. These cells are patchy by nature, soaking one neighbourhood while the next stays bone dry, but the odds are significant enough to plan around. The system behind all of this is a Western Disturbance, a moi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Monsoon is at its peak these days, due to which it is raining heavily in various parts of the country. It is raining heavily in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The situation is so bad that cloudburst has worsened the situation in Himachal Pradesh in many places. Due to landslide debris falling on the Kedarnath Badrinath highway, the passersby had to face difficulties. After about three hours of hard work, the debris was removed and the road was opened for the passersby. A woman was swept away due to a cloudburst in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, and is still missing ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Delhi Rains: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday afternoon issued an orange alert for light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Delhi. The orange alert will be in effect till 5:20 pm, according to the IMD nowcast. According to the nowcast, light to moderate rain with gusty winds of up to 60 km per hour is likely to lash Delhi. Meanwhile, the sky over Delhi has turned cloudy, bringing a slight respite from the scorching weather. North India has seen a change in the weather in the past few days. The change in weather pattern is because of a western ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an oranage alert heavy rains in Pune and yellow alert for Thane and Raigad among other districts. The weather department said that light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely to affect Mumbai and its adjoining districts over the next two days, forecasting thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several parts of Maharashtra till April 3. IMD said that several interior districts including Nashik, Pune, Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar are likely to witness more intense weather conditions on April ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of April holds significant importance in terms of weather transitions. In fact, this year -- spanning from March right up to today, April 2nd -- temperatures have already risen to levels high enough to cause people to break into a sweat. Across North India, this sudden surge in temperatures has begun to take a toll on the pace of daily life. In the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir, snowfall has led to a drop in temperatures, causing inconvenience to residents. Meanwhile, in Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh, scorching sunshine has prevailed si ...Read More >
New Delhi: New satellite images released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show a massive cloud formation which stretches nearly 1,000 kilometres across parts of India and Pakistan. It signals an approaching spell of heavy rain, driven by an active western disturbance. The dense cloud band indicates a significant weather system moving eastward, according to IMD officials. The western disturbance, a periodic weather phenomenon which originates over the Mediterranean region, could result in widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds over northern and northwestern states in ...Read More >
According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Lahaul-Spiti, among the roads shut due to snowfall were the Darcha-Shinkula Pass route. The Rohtang Pass-Koksar stretch also remained closed, along with the Darcha-Sarchu and Lossar-Batal roads. According to the India meteorological department (IMD), Gondhla in Lahaul-Spiti recorded the highest snowfall of 28.5 cm in the last 24 hours, followed by 20 cm in Keylong, 5 cm in Hansa and 1.3 cm in Kukumseri. Already on Saturday, the Lah ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery. In a post on X on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sharma hailed the upcoming visit and described the refinery as a "lifeline" that would transform the state's economy. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 8, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities. "I am filled with immense joy and pride in sharing this information that the world's most popular leader, our guide for ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) The national capital wrapped up a rather warm January with Friday's maximum temperature reaching 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019. The month's average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the long-period average of 20.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as Delhi's warmest January since 2019. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, nighttime temperatures were also higher than usual. The average minimum temperature for the month settled at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the LPA of 7.5 deg ...Read More >
New Delhi: Most areas of North India are experiencing heavy rainfall these days, resulting in a drop in the temperature level. The monsoon has become active everywhere except in some parts. Due to late-night rains in some parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the temperature has dropped. Monsoon rains are also being witnessed in the southern states. Monsoon is also a problem in the northeastern states. Due to continuous rainfall, landslides have occurred in Manipur and Sikkim, blocking many routes. It is still raining, accompanied by thunder, in many areas of the country. The Indian Meteorologica ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The much-awaited monsoon, originally forecast for June 25, finally made its dramatic entry into Delhi-NCR on Saturday afternoon. As dark, brooding clouds swept across the skies, several parts of the region were drenched in heavy showers, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. The spell of rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, brought the city to life -- and briefly to a standstill -- as the first real signs of the season washed over the capital. Delhi remains under an orange alert, which, as per IMD's colour code, means "be prepared." Following the down ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Delhi government has requested Rs 1,000 crore in funding from the Central government to deploy new technology and implement measures aimed at reducing the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Sunday during an inspection of Nehru Park. Minister Singh visited Nehru Park along with Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, as part of the government's initiative to install air purifiers in the area. Also Read | US: 24-Year-Old Indian Woman Simran Simran Goes Missing Days After Arriving for Arranged Mar ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat. An orange alert has also been sounded for most parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. In contrast, Delhi and nearby areas are unlikely to see rainfall with Nagpur and adjoining regions also expected to remain dry. The IMD has further predicted clear weather conditions across coastal Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and other parts of North India. The monsoon has already started withdrawing from parts of the country. It has r ...Read More >
Delhi-NCR witnessed a dust storm on Friday morning. IMD has predicted thunderstorms, rain and strong winds. AQI hit 218 in "poor" category. Residents of Delhi and its adjoining areas, including Noida, woke up to a dust storm and hazy conditions as a sudden shift in weather swept across the region on Friday morning. The change in weather followed a notably warm Thursday, when the city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.8°C, well above the seasonal average, while the minimum stood at 18.9°C. ...Read More >
Weather in Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall for Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days, along with a yellow alert for Monday, April 6. In its weekly forecast, the weather office said Chennai is likely to experience generally cloudy skies with moderate rain on Monday. The maximum temperature is expected to touch 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to hover around 26 degrees Celsius. Also read | Rain in south, snow and hailstorms to hit north India; 'Feb-like' temperature possible this week | IMD forecast On April 6, Chen ...Read More >
UP School holiday: Due to cold waves and low temperatures, schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh remain closed. Authorities are closely monitoring the weather to make decisions about reopening. In some areas, the weather is still unfavorable, allowing students to enjoy holidays until January 25, 2025. As per orders from District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh, all schools in Ayodhya for classes up to 5 will remain closed until January 25, 2025. Students from classes 6 to 12 must attend classes from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This order applies to aided, recognized, and schools of all boards ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
IMAGE: The match, scheduled to start at 7 pm, was eventually called off at 9:30 pm after the sixth inspection. Photograph: BCCI The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month. The venues allotted for the full series against the Proteas included New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Luckno ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded heavy rainfall between 7 cm and 11 cm over the last 24 hours on Sunday. While these regions have already received significant rainfall, the IMD has warned of fresh weather activity across the country in the coming days due to incoming western disturbances. Also Read | DA Hike 2026: What Government Employees and Pensioners Can Expect. According to the IMD report, "Two western disturbances are set to impact northwest India this week, with peak activity e ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate from Thiruparangundram Assembly constituency, Rajan Chellappa, on Wednesday, assured that several development schemes underway for the benefit of every household in the constituency will be implemented after the victory of the AIADMK-BJP alliance. Speaking at an election campaign held in the Nagamalai Pudukkottai area ahead of State Legislative Assembly elections 2026, he said, "I say this with confidence when I come back to meet you again with joy after securing a victory margin of more t ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded heavy rainfall between 7 cm and 11 cm over the last 24 hours on Sunday. While these regions have already received significant rainfall, the IMD has warned of fresh weather activity across the country in the coming days due to incoming western disturbances. According to the IMD report, "Two western disturbances are set to impact northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on 7th & 8th April. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over the Kashmir V ...Read More >