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How an IMD discovery in 1920s changed monsoon forecasts

June 07, 2026 6:19 am

It was only in 1988 that IMD restarted all-India forecasts and reintroduced the quantitative element into its predictions.

Rain, hailstorm bring relief to Himachal; IMD issues yellow alert as 17 lakh voters head for polls

May 30, 2026 11:13 am

The weather development comes on the day of the third and final phase of Panchayati Raj elections in 1,189 panchayats across the state.

No relief from heatwave in northwest India next week, says IMD

May 23, 2026 3:17 am

“There is no large change expected in the maximum temperatures during the next 7 days over northwest India. ‘Severe’ heatwave conditions will prevail over east Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh till May 28,” said IMD.

Punjab, Haryana brace for severe heat wave as mercury nears 47°C; orange alert issued

May 19, 2026 2:33 pm

On Monday, Bathinda in Punjab recorded 47°C, emerging as one of the hottest places in North India, while Sirsa in Haryana touched 46.2°C.

IMD's new AI weather forecasts will tell farmers when it will rain within a 1-km area

May 13, 2026 10:31 am

IMD's one forecasting product, developed by the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), has been specifically meant for Uttar Pradesh. 

IMD issues 'heavy to very heavy' alert for North and South Bengal until May 7; here is why

May 01, 2026 4:59 pm

IMD has issued warning for fishermen, with squally winds of 40-50 kmph, expected along and off the West Bengal coast between May 1 and May 4.  

West Bengal Assembly polls: Rain alert for 142 seats; IMD predicts thunderstorms, humidity tomorrow

April 28, 2026 3:46 pm

The 7 districts going to polls are Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Purba Bardhaman.

IMD alert to West Bengal voters: Cast your vote before 11 am as severe heat wave looms over 12 districts

April 22, 2026 4:15 pm

Voters in North Bengal districts are advised to remain vigilant for frequent light to moderate rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.

IMD forecasts heatwave in northwest, central and south India up to April 20

April 15, 2026 3:46 am

Over the last two days, many areas along the central India region have recorded high temperatures. Akola in Maharashtra recorded 43.8 degrees Celsius on Monday. So far, April has not seen significant pre-monsoon showers over southern and southwest India regions. 

IMD’s forecast: More heatwave days, minimum temperature to rise this summer

April 01, 2026 6:59 am

On the other hand, the nights may be warmer, with the minimum temperatures expected to be above-normal across the country, except Telangana and neighbouring Maharashtra and some pockets of west Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Rajasthan.

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June 22, 2020 6:18 pm