Tag: IMD

At a time when extreme weather events such as long heat waves and extreme rainfall events are regular occurrences, the role of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is becoming increasingly crucial. In its 150th year now, the scientific agency is facing challenges in the form of erratic weather events ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts “severe heatwave” conditions in Gangetic West Bengal until April 22. According to IMD, the national capital witnessed a maximum temperature of 39.4°C on Friday, marking a three-notch increase from the seasonal average. This marks the highest recorded maximum temperature in Delhi so far ...

PUNE: Large areas of India are not only in the grip of increasingly dry conditions but around 125 districts are also facing drought, showed the latest data on the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) by IMD, Pune.The SPEI values from March 14-April 10, 2024, which factored in temperature impacts ...

The department forecasts maximum temperatures ranging from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius for Mumbai, Raigad, and Thane, issuing a heatwave warning for these areas. Published Date - 15 April 2024, 05:33 PM New Delhi: As summer arrives in full force, the India Meteorological Department has ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted "very light rain" accompanied by gusty winds at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph in the Delhi on Monday, April 15. The weather department also predicted a wet spell in parts of north India and said conditions in Odisha and coastal Andhra Pradesh ...

After prolonged heatwave conditions, parts of Odisha experienced relief on Sunday with a spell of rainfall. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned on Monday that there will likely be heatwave conditions in isolated areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, and Interior Karnataka. The national capital recorded ...

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are impacting parts of Odisha, parts of Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday, adding that most parts of east and peninsular India are unusually warm. Heat wave conditions are considered when the maximum is over 40°C over ...

Most parts of India will face above normal temperatures from April to June, with a high probability of heatwave episodes lasting 10 days to 20 days in certain regions, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.Gujarat, central Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, north Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh ...

NEW DELHI:India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay ...

Isolated light to moderate rainfall is likely over parts of Northeast India including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on Monday, according to a forecast released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that the weather over Northeast India is under the influence of a cyclonic ...