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  • Weather Forecast: Delhi Braces For Rain On Sunday, Monsoon To Drench South India |

    The maximum temperature in Delhi on Saturday was 39.4 degrees Celsius, a tick over usual, according to the India Meteorological Department. The minimum temperature has risen 0.6 degrees Celsius over the season’s normal, to 28.6 degrees Celsius, it said. Rain poured down in numerous parts of Delhi on Friday, providing reprieve from the city’s extreme heat wave. The national capital received 4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The humidity level ranged between 50% and 62%.

    Delhi’s Weather Forecast For Sunday

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted cloudy sky with possibility of light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius respectively. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the ‘moderate’ category with 190 points at 6 pm.

    An AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good,” 51 and 100 “satisfactory,” 101 and 200 “moderate,” 201 and 300 “poor,” 301 and 400 “very poor,” and 401 and 500 “severe.”

    Heatwave Alert In Parts Of UP:

    Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over parts south-west and west Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have also received relief from the scorching heat.

    Monsoon Alert:

    “Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of Bihar and some more parts of east Uttar Pradesh during the next 72 hours,” it said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall over Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days. The IMD has predicted that the monsoon will reach Delhi by June 30. 

  • IMD Issues Heatwave Alert For Northern India, Heavy Rainfall In Tamil Nadu, Kerala |

    New Delhi: The country’s northern region is reeling under severe heatwave conditions and no respite is expected anytime soon as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the further extension of scorching weather conditions in the upcoming week.

    According to IMD’s weather bulletin, most parts of Rajasthan and several regions of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh and West Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in the coming days.

    Heatwave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha from May 24 to May 27, stated IMD. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra are likely to experience heatwave conditions during the next two days.

    Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many parts of West Rajasthan, few parts of Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, East Rajasthan and heatwave conditions very likely in few parts of Punjab, in isolated pockets of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, pic.twitter.com/32HUWdJxY3
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 23, 2024

    The IMD has also predicted hot and humid weather over Assam and Konkan and Goa during the next 2-3 days and warm night conditions over Rajasthan, PunjabHaryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh.

    Heavy Rainfall In Tamil Nadu, Kerala

    As Northern India embraces the hot weather conditions, heavy rainfall lashes southern India with Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu witnessing incessant downpur. According to IMD, heavy rainfall is very likely to hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on May 24 and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Kerala on May 25, 2024.

    Kerala & Mahe is very likely to get isolated heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy falls(>204.5 mm)on 23rd May and heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.5-204.5 mm) on 24th May,2024.#redalert #rainfallalert #weatherupdate #rainnews@moesgoi @DDNewslive @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/s8GOHt4MiG


    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 23, 2024

    The met department has also predicted isolated heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the next two days.

    IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall In Arunachal, Meghalaya And Assam

    Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on May 26 and  27th with isolated very heavy rainfall on May 27, 2024.

  • Weather Update: Heatwave Alert For 5 States Including Goa, Mercury To Rise In Central India |

    New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for five states including Goa for the next 2-3 days and forecasted hot and humid weather over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other states.

    According to IMD’s weather bulletin, heatwave conditions are likely over  Odisha during, Gangetic West Bengal, North Konkan, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from April 16 to April 19. The IMD has also predicted hot and humid weather over Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema during the next 3 to 4 days.

    Heat Wave conditions likely in isolated pockets of North #Goa on 15th & 16th April, 2024.#WeatherUpdate #Heatwave@moesgoi@airnewsalerts@DDNewslive@ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/GUkbZoJo4F
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 15, 2024

    Mercury To Soar In Maharashtra, Gujarat

    According to IMD’s forecast, mercury is set to rise in parts of the country by 2-3 degrees Celcisu. A gradual rise in maximum temperature by 2-4 degrees is likely over Central India, Gujarat and Maharashtra during the next 3-4 days. 

    IMD Predicts Light Rainfall In Delhi-NCR

    The met department has predicted a cloudy sky in the national capital and its adjoining areas for this week. Delhi-NCR is likely to witness light rainfall on April 19 and 20 and the mercury is likely to dip to 35 degrees Celcius, said the met department.

    Heavy rainfall To Continue Over North-East India

    Heavy rain spells are likely to continue to lash the Northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya till April 19, predicted the IMD. The Met Department has also predicted isolated hailstorms over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh on April 18 and over Uttarakhand on April 18 and 19.

  • Weather Update: Rain Alert In Delhi Today As North India Prepares For Scorching Days Ahead |

    New Delhi: Delhi, which has so far been spared from the intense heat, is expected to see a shift in weather patterns soon. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), starting from the second week of April, the entire National Capital Region (NCR), especially Western Uttar Pradesh, will experience rising temperatures. The IMD also forecasts light rain in Delhi on Friday. While heavy rainfall is not anticipated, there will be partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius by April 15. Even nighttime temperatures have started to climb in recent days. On Thursday, several cities recorded day and night temperatures above the seasonal average.

    Delhi’s Weather Outlook Today

    The IMD predicts the possibility of dusty winds this morning, with wind speeds estimated to be between 25 to 35 kilometers per hour. Rain may occur, although clear skies are generally expected. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature recorded was 36.6 degrees Celsius, which is three degrees higher than normal. Thursday saw a maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius, also three degrees above the average. Today, the capital is forecasted to have a high of 35 degrees Celsius.

    When Will the Heat Turn Intense?

    The IMD indicates that for the next seven days, Delhi’s maximum temperature will hover around 36 to 37 degrees Celsius. However, after April 15, the heat is expected to become oppressive, causing discomfort. On Thursday, parts of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, some areas of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, nearby northern interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, southeastern Uttar Pradesh, northern interior Odisha, central Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and southern interior Tamil Nadu experienced maximum temperatures between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius.

    Rain Alert

    According to ‘Skymet Weather’, light to moderate rain is possible in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland over the next 24 hours, and scattered showers are likely in Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Western Himalayan region may see light to moderate rain and snowfall. Light rain is also possible in Kerala. Some parts of northwestern and western Rajasthan might experience light showers accompanied by thunder.

    Heatwave Alert Today

    Several parts of Maharashtra are expected to experience heatwave conditions today. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 5. Heatwave conditions are also possible in various areas of northern interior Karnataka, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rayalaseema, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

  • Weather Update: April Brings Heatwave In MP, Karnataka, Telangana; IMD Issues Warning |

    New Delhi: With the commencement of the Summer season, heatwave conditions are also beginning to hit several parts of the country. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana states for the next 3-4 days.

    According to IMD’s daily weather bulletin, heat waves are likely to hit isolated pockets over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and North Interior Karnataka from April 2 to April; Rayalaseema from April 1 to April 4 and Telangana on April 1 and 2, 2024.

    As per IMD, warm night conditions will prevail in isolated places over MP, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Maratwad and Telangana during the next 2-3 days. The met department has issued a warning against hot and humid weather over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam till April 4; and over Odisha from April 2 to April 4, 2024.

    Heat Wave conditions very likely at isolated places of #MadhyaPradesh, #Vidarbha & North Interior #Karnataka during 2nd-4th April, 2024.#HeatWave #WeatherUpdate@moesgoi@DDNewslive@ndmaindia@airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/GnMyekWU2g
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) March 31, 2024

    IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall In North-Eastern States

    Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and the Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall is likely to hit Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next 24 hours.

    According to IMD,  fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall/snowfall with isolated thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh; light to moderate rainfall over Assam & Meghalaya and scattered light to moderate rainfall over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura and Sikkim From April 1 to 4.

  • Weather Update: Rainy Morning In Delhi-NCR, IMD Predicts Rainfall In Several States |

    New Delhi:  The National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, experienced a rainy start to Saturday. Light rainfall was observed in Delhi and its neighboring areas during the early hours of Saturday morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted additional downpour over the next two days.
    The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for the Western Himalayan Region, predicting fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning until March 3, 2024.

    Delhi Weather Update

    According to IMD’s weather bulletin, scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging from 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph, is expected over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi. 

    #WATCH | Delhi: National capital witnesses sudden change in weather; received light rainfall.

    (Visuals from the Greater Kailash area) pic.twitter.com/ZVFXuppGTB
    — ANI (@ANI) March 2, 2024

    Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall is likely over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh on March 2 and 3, stated the met department.

    IMD’s Rain Alert For Bihar Jharkhand

    Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over several regions, including Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha today.

    According to IMD, rainfall is also expected over Chhattisgarh during March 2nd to 5th; Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during March 2nd to 4th; Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha on March 3rd & 4th, 2024. Additionally, isolated hailstorms are expected over specific areas during this period.

    IMD Predicts Heavy Snowfall In Himachal, Jammu And Kashmir

    In specific regions, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall or snowfall is anticipated over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on March 1st and 2nd. Punjab is likely to experience heavy rainfall on March 2nd, 2024.

    Hailstrom Alert For Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan, Punjab And Other States

    On March 2nd, hailstorms are expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh, and East Rajasthan, while on March 2nd, it’s likely over East Uttar Pradesh.

    Heavy Rainfall To Lash Arunachal, Sikkim, Predicts IMD

    A cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam, along with the eastward movement of the current Western Disturbance, will bring isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall/snowfall over Arunachal Pradesh for the next 7 days. Isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh on March 4th and over Sikkim on March 3rd, 2024, stated IMD.

    Furthermore, isolated light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is anticipated over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during March 3rd-6th, 2024.

  • Rain Alert: North India Braces For Wet, Windy Weather In Next Couple Of Days

    The weather is taking a turn in many states of North India, including Delhi. People are bidding farewell to the cold, but now they have to brace for the rains. 

  • Weather Update: IMD Predicts Rainfall In Seven States Amid Severe Cold Day Conditions |

    New Delhi: The Northern region is grappling with harsh cold conditions, with no relief in sight as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts severe cold day conditions for the upcoming two days.

    As per the IMD forecast, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan are likely to experience severe cold day conditions over the next two days, coupled with the presence of very dense fog. The IMD predicts that from January 7 to 8, cold day to severe cold day conditions are highly likely to persist in certain areas across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

    Along with the bitter cold, Northwest and Central India is likely to witness a fresh rain spell during the next 2-3 days. According to IMD rainfall with thunderstorm/hailstorm is likely over Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh during Jan 8 – Jan 10.

    The IMD has forecast light rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh on January 8 and 9. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and northern parts of Maharashtra are also likely to witness fresh rain spells during the next 2 days.

    North Coastal Tamil Nadu is likely to get isolated Heavy to Very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on 07th January, 2024. pic.twitter.com/QkgTIfuoLO
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) January 6, 2024

    The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Coastal Tamil Nadu and Kerala are likely to witness isolated heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning during the next 3-5 days. According to IMD’s weather bulletin, isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over north coastal Tamil Nadu on January 7.