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OtherApr 09, 2026 02:19 AM

State on alert as IMD forecasts five days of thunderstorms, hail

SHILLONG, April 8: The Meteorological Centre, Shillong, has issued a five-day weather warning for Meghalaya, forecasting widespread thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hail across the state from April 8 to April 12. Most districts are under an orange alert for April 8 and 9, signifying a need for preparedness. During this period, thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are expected, with speeds potentially reaching 50 kmph in isolated areas. Heavy rainfall and hail are also likely in s ...Read More >

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OtherApr 08, 2026 05:34 PM

UP On High Weather Alert: Fierce Storms, Heavy Rain To Lash All 75 Districts Today

The weather department has issued alerts across Uttar Pradesh, forecasting strong winds, thunderstorms and rainfall on April 8, with a possibility of hail in several districts The weather department in Uttar Pradesh has issued a series of alerts as conditions grow increasingly unstable. For April 8, forecasts predict winds of 40-50 km/h, along with thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across several districts, with a warning of possible hailstorms as well. On Tuesday evening, intense rainfall ...Read More >

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OtherApr 08, 2026 04:36 PM

Very Severe Thunderstorms To Hit Khordha And Puri In Next 3 Hours | Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, has warned for very severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail, rain, and strong surface winds over Khordha and Puri districts. According to the nowcast warning issued at 3:44 PM, intense thunderstorm activity with surface winds gusting between 50-60 kmph is very likely to occur at a few places in these two coastal districts during the next three hours, valid until 6:44 PM today. The warning c ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsApr 08, 2026 02:31 PM

Fresh snowfall disrupts normal life in Lahaul-Spiti, over 140 roads closed

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 La ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 08, 2026 07:24 AM

Delhi weather today: More rain predicted, city to see sharp drop in temperature | Check IMD forecast

Weather today: The minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to settle at 17 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature at 28 degrees Celsius. New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, with cloudy skies likely to persist. Besides the national capital, the IMD has sounded a yellow alert for Noida, Ghaziabad, Gururgram and Faridabad for today. "Generally cloud ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 01:55 PM

UP Weather Update - Clouds Gather, 48-Hour Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for These Areas | Times Bull

New Delhi: Clouds have settled over various regions of the country, bringing with them spells of drizzle and strong winds in many places. This has led to a drop in temperatures, offering people much-needed relief from the scorching heat. In Uttar Pradesh as well, the weather has undergone a complete shift. In certain parts of Western UP, drizzle accompanied by winds was recorded in the morning hours, resulting in a decline in temperature levels. The next 48 hours are expected to be challenging ...Read More >

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OtherApr 07, 2026 09:49 AM

Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida Weather Update: IMD Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms Across NCR For 2 Days

Delhi NCR Weather: Rain brings relief across Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, with IMD warning of more showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next two days Light showers swept across parts of Delhi-NCR on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, with Noida and Gurugram among the areas receiving rainfall, offering a brief respite from the recent rise in temperatures. The India Meteorological Department has placed Delhi under alert for the next two days, signalling unsettled weather ahead. As per rep ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 07, 2026 08:32 AM

Light rain lashes Delhi, IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds throughout day

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): A change in weather was observed across New Delhi on Tuesday morning as light rainfall brought temporary relief from rising temperatures in the national capital. Overcast skies, damp roads and a noticeable dip in temperature were witnessed across parts of the city as commuters navigated through light showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is expected to experience a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 3 ...Read More >

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OtherApr 07, 2026 08:18 AM

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms over two days; AQI stands at 135

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on April 7 and 8. The minimum temperature on Monday was recorded at 17.7 degrees Celsius. In an advisory, the weather department said that on Tuesday and Wednesday, one or two spells of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected during the afternoon and evening hours. On Tuesday, the maximum temperature is likely to range between 30 and 32 degree ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 07, 2026 07:38 AM

Delhi-NCR Braces For Stormy Spell, IMD Issues 2-Day Yellow Alert

New Delhi: Delhi and the wider Delhi-NCR witnessed light rain and cloudy skies on Tuesday, bringing relief from rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the next two days warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. According to IMD data cited in recent reports, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 33.3°C, slightly below normal for this time of year, as rainfall activity helped cool the region. The weather department has forecast con ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsApr 07, 2026 07:29 AM

Rain in parts of Delhi after dust storm; AQI remains 'poor'

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 >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 01:53 AM

MeT predicts wet spell till April 10

Srinagar: Meteorological Department on Monday predicted that a wet spell would prevail in J&K till April 10, with chances of rain, snow and thunderstorms at several places. An official of the MeT office told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on April 7 and 8, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places. Thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are also expected at a few locations during ...Read More >

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OtherApr 06, 2026 11:29 PM

Met issues 'orange' alert for hailstorm, thunderstorm in 5 districts of Himachal

Shimla, April 6 (PTI) Inclement weather conditions prevailed in many parts of Himachal, resulting in scattered rains with Kasauli logging the highest rainfall at 31.2, the Met office said on Monday. According to the weather office, Dharampur received 29.8 mm of rain, followed by 29.5 mm in Sarahan, 25.8mm in Jubbarhatti, 24 mm in Jogindernagar, 20 mm each in Rohru and Solan, 17 mm in Bilaspur, 15.7 mm in Shilaroo, 14.6 mm in Mandi, 10.8 mm in Nagrota Suriyan and 8 mm in Shimla. An orange warni ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 07:44 PM

India News | Heavy Rainfall in 5 Himachal Districts, IMD Issues Orange Alert | LatestLY

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for hailstorms and heavy rainfall in five districts of Himachal Pradesh over the next two days and also warned of intensified weather activity under the influence of an approaching western disturbance. According to the Meteorological Centre Shimla, districts of Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Chamba and Kangra are likely to witness hailstorms accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 07:20 PM

Heavy rainfall in 5 Himachal districts, IMD issues orange alert

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for hailstorms and heavy rainfall in five districts of Himachal Pradesh over the next two days and also warned of intensified weather activity under the influence of an approaching western disturbance. According to the Meteorological Centre Shimla, districts of Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Chamba and Kangra are likely to witness hailstorms accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 06, 2026 02:20 PM

April to feel like February from Tuesday, rain and unseasonal cold to hit Delhi

In Delhi, April already feels like August. The humidity is back, the heat is pressing in, and summer feels like it has arrived weeks early. But something unusual is about to interrupt all of that. A powerful Western Disturbance, the kind of weather system North India normally sees in January, is sweeping in from the west, and by Tuesday, April 7, it could pull Delhi's daytime temperature down from 35 degrees Celsius to as low as 21. The system is now close enough to track in real time, and fo ...Read More >

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OtherApr 06, 2026 01:23 PM

Chennai weather: IMD issues rain alert for entire week, thunderstorms likely

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 hails ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsBusinessApr 06, 2026 10:34 AM

'Not Kashmir': Rajasthan's Bikaner turns white after intense hailstorm | Watch

In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >

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OtherApr 05, 2026 11:55 PM

Minimum temperature remains below 20°C, expect rain, thunderstorm

Gurgaon: After a marginal dip in night temperatures, weather conditions in the city and across Haryana are set to turn unstable this week. On Sunday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow and orange alerts for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next three days.Gurgaon on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 18.2 degrees Celsius, about 1.5 degrees Celsius lower than the previous day, while the maximum settled at 30.9 degrees Celsius, indicating relatively mild con ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 09:21 PM

India News | Wet Spell to Intensify in Himachal from April 7; IMD Issues Thunderstorm, Hail Alerts |...

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): The India Meterological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh during the next seven days. Light to moderate rain and snowfall were recorded across most parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, bringing a notable dip in day temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh wet spell from April 7. According to a press communique issued by the Meteorological Centre in Shiml ...Read More >

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OtherApr 05, 2026 09:05 PM

Jamshedpur sees relief as Jharkhand faces 'Triple Weather Attack' under IMD orange alert | The Avenu...

Jamshedpur, April 5: Jharkhand is witnessing a dramatic shift in weather patterns, with a mix of sunshine, cloud cover, rain, and storm activity creating a "triple attack" scenario across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms over the next several days. On Sunday, April 5, cities including Jamshedpur and several other parts of the state woke up to overcast skies and intermittent ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 06:31 PM

Weather Alert - Storm Warning, Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected, Know the Weather Update - Time...

New Delhi: The month of April proves to be quite significant in terms of weather transitions. During this month, while the snowfall in the mountains begins to subside, the scorching heat in the plains reaches its peak. This time around, unseasonal rains in April have made life extremely difficult for people, leading to a continuous deterioration of conditions. Heavy rains disrupted normal life in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, causing considerable inconvenience to the reside ...Read More >

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OtherApr 05, 2026 10:40 AM

Kolkata weather today (April 5): Will the 'City of Joy' get a respite from scorching heat? Here's wh...

Kolkata weather: The 'City of Joy' is likely to witness rainfall and thunderstorms today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest weather bulletin. The IMD has also warned of a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds in Kolkata till April 9. Kolkata is likely to witness thunderstorms with rainfall today, April 5, 2026 in a big relief from scorching heat in the 'City of Joy'. According to the IMD forecast, Kolkat ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 05, 2026 10:06 AM

Cloudy conditions in capital lead to temperature drop, AQI stands at 137

NEW DELHI: The capital experienced a slight increase in minimum temperature on Saturday, while the maximum temperature decreased due to persistent cloudy conditions throughout the day. Although the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the day, only isolated areas of Delhi received light rain during the night between Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Safdarjung weather station, a key representative of the city's weather, did not record any rain, while other stati ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 07:54 AM

Western Disturbance To Trigger Rain and Storms Across India, Will it Rain In Delhi Again?- Check IMD...

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting an approaching western disturbance, thereby a bringing potential thunderstorms, lightning, and strong wind gusts to several regions nationwide shortly. Northwestern regions are bracing for active weather, with the mountain states anticipating broad rainfall, thunderstorms, and snow at higher elevations. Meanwhile, the plains, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, can expect periodic weather shifts marked by passi ...Read More >

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OtherApr 05, 2026 01:34 AM

Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR, IMD Predicts Rain And Thunderstorms For Today | Check Forecast

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 >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:17 AM

Light rain in Delhi again on Tuesday

New Delhi: Delhi's tryst with rain is expected to continue, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light spells on Tuesday.The city has seen light rain and below-normal temperatures off and on for the past 15 days, after an unseasonably warm start in March.According to IMD, another western disturbance, alongside a cyclonic circulation over northwest Rajasthan and central Pakistan, is expected to impact weather in northwest India.On Saturday, the maximum temperature was 32 deg ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 07:13 PM

Delhi: Cloudy conditions prevail, AQI improves to 'moderate'

New Delhi, April 4 (PTI) The national capital experienced a slight increase in minimum temperature on Saturday, while the maximum temperature decreased due to persistent cloudy conditions throughout the day. Although the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the day, only isolated areas of Delhi received light rain during the night between Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Safdarjung weather station, a key representative of the city's weather, did not reco ...Read More >

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OtherEnvironmentApr 04, 2026 11:33 AM

Delhi Weather Update: Rain Likely Till April 5, But Don't Expect Respite From Rising Heat

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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EnvironmentApr 04, 2026 10:49 AM

Delhi weather update: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms; AQI remains 'poor'

Delhi weather update: After an extremely wet night of rain in Delhi on Friday night, April 3rd, weather conditions in Delhi are predicted to worsen even further today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Saturday, April 4th, for predicted thunderstorms, gales, and lightning to occur across parts of the city. Orange and yellow alerts issued in all districts The IMD issued several weather watches throughout the city, including: Orange Alert - issued for So ...Read More >

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