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From Western Disturbance to El Niño: The climate terms you’re hearing this summer, explained

May 12, 2026 8:38 am

A range of climate phenomena, from Western Disturbances to El Niño, affect how cold or hot the weather is. Here is a guide to their meaning, and how they impact your surroundings.

Sudden chill in Lucknow as Western Disturbance triggers rain; here’s IMD forecast for the week

Sudden chill in Lucknow after unseasonal rain; here’s IMD forecast for the week

April 08, 2026 2:44 pm

The weather phenomenon has also affected most parts of the state, with day temperatures dropping sharply by up to 6°C in several districts over the past 24-48 hours.

UP unseasonal rain: 14,000 farmers hit by crop damage; fresh rain alert issued for April 3-5

April 02, 2026 5:45 pm

The MeT department has warned that a fresh western disturbance, currently centred around eastern Iran, is expected to bring rainfall and hail storms across the state

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Knowledge Nugget | What are Western Disturbances?

May 06, 2026 5:41 pm

UPSC Current affairs Geography: As western disturbances are currently affecting the country, let us examine their mechanism, the factors driving the transition from winter to summer, and the key developments by the IMD in improving weather forecasts.

Yellow alert for hailstorm, thunderstorms in parts of UP; strong winds likely till March 16

March 26, 2026 3:04 pm

Maximum temperatures in the state are expected to drop by 2-4°C over the next three days

The average minimum temperature reported in the state on Sunday was around 6°C, a departure of 1.8°C from normal. (Express Photo)

Lucknow feels the chill: Schools closed for classes 1-8 till Jan 8, late start for seniors

January 05, 2026 10:07 pm

Cities like Kanpur, Etawah, Barabanki, Shahjahanpur saw minimum temperatures below 5°C

November 2024 was the second warmest November in 123 years in India

What the warmer November of 2024 means for India and the world

January 03, 2025 1:55 pm

November 2024 was the second warmest November in 123 years in India. What were the main reasons behind this and what are its implications for water security and livelihoods?

Weather forecast: Cloudy skies in Delhi, moderate showers in J&K today

March 06, 2024 11:56 am

As per the weather forecast, a new western disturbance may result in light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand today and tomorrow.

What caused the recent heavy rainfall around Chandigarh?

July 11, 2023 10:00 am

Chandigarh and its adjoining areas were already experiencing monsoon rain when a Western Disturbance also arrived in the area. What is this weather phenomenon? We explain.

For the cool summer so far, thank the frequent spells of rain

June 02, 2023 10:09 am

India was bracing for a record hot summer. However, western disturbances have brought some much-needed rain and surprisingly pleasant weather.

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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.