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IMD forecast today: Heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and duststorms to hit several states
May 31, 2026 1:48 pm
This year, the pan-India rainfall during the monsoon season is forecast to be below-normal and quantitatively remain 90 per cent of the Long Period Average of 870mm (1971-2020).
Heatwave relief soon as IMD predicts monsoon onset; here are the states getting heavy rain today
May 27, 2026 11:30 am
Heavy rains are expected to lash parts of northeast and south India today.
Southwest Monsoon: IMD predicts rainfall in Kerala, Lakshadweep; thundersquall in Karnataka
May 26, 2026 9:53 am
In a forecast bulletin issued on Tuesday, the weather agency predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds over Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep from 26 to 29 May.
Northwest, central India swelter under extended heatwave spell, relief likely from May 29
May 26, 2026 11:41 am
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions to prevail in central and northwest India during the next four to five days, and in east and the adjoining peninsular India during the next three to four days.
South Bengal braces for severe heat and storms; heavy rain to lash North Bengal districts
May 22, 2026 9:16 pm
Infants and the elderly have been advised to take precautions against both severe lightning strikes and heat dehydration.
Heatwave to scorch 10+ states across North and Central India till May 26
May 21, 2026 2:06 pm
An orange alert has been sounded for the capital city as the maximum temperature is likely to hit 46 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon 2026 update: IMD predicts ‘timely’ May 20 arrival in Andaman Sea
May 08, 2026 11:38 am
This year’s monsoon is expected to unfold under the influence of developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean.
Thunderstorm hits Lucknow and adjoining districts, IMD issues red alert for next 3 hours
May 04, 2026 10:24 am
Trees uprooted in several locations, disrupting traffic and normal movement in parts of Lucknow.
This year’s likely below-normal monsoon is one more warning: India must pay heed to water stress
May 01, 2026 6:03 am
Civilisations have flourished and perished because of water. India has been witness to that itself. Therefore, we will be doing ourselves a big favour if we do not treat water conservation and management as an avoidable luxury but as an existential necessity.
Upcoming agriculture year: Season of scarcity, rich for reform
April 26, 2026 11:47 pm
2026-27 could well be a perfect storm for Indian agriculture, but also an opportunity for reforms where kicking the can down the road is no longer an option
INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT PHOTOS
Heatwave continues to sweep Northwest India
June 07, 2022 10:58 pm
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Delhi till Thursday.
Incessant rains in Kolkata throw life out of gear
September 20, 2021 10:04 pm
More than 100 mm rain was recorded at different places in the city from 1 am to 7 am, submerging many parts of Kolkata under knee-deep water.
When Delhi became colder than Srinagar
May 20, 2021 1:21 pm
According to the IMD, Delhi's maximum temperature on Wednesday was less than that of Srinagar (25.8 degrees Celsius) and Dharamshala (27.2 degrees Celsius) up in the north.
Satellite pictures show why Chennai is facing severe water crisis
June 23, 2019 6:44 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami said that groundwater levels have depleted due to drought and deficient monsoon but claimed the issue was not as big as the media claims.
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