India Meteorological Department (IMD)

IndiGo Airlines Alerts Passengers About Flight Disruptions

27 Nov 2024

IndiGo Airlines has warned passengers about flight delays and cancellations. Flights to and from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai are facing disruptions due to bad weather. The airline thanked passengers for their patience and hoped the situation would improve soon. “#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, and...

Delhi Schools Closed Today Due to Heavy Rain, Waterlogging, and Traffic Issues

01 Aug 2024

Delhi Education Minister Atishi has announced that all schools in the capital will be closed on Thursday due to the severe rain and resulting waterlogging. The decision follows a heavy downpour on Wednesday evening that caused significant water accumulation and traffic disruptions throughout the city. The relentless rain has led...

Delhi Faces Humid July Despite Rainfall, Relief Expected in August

31 Jul 2024

Despite receiving over 200 mm of rainfall in July, Delhi experienced unusually hot and humid conditions, marked by low wind speeds, high moisture levels, and a lack of significant weather systems. Experts attribute this to the monsoon trough remaining predominantly south of Delhi-NCR, closer to Central India, which resulted in...

UP to Introduce Early Lightning Detection System to Prevent Casualties

14 Jul 2024

Due to the rising number of deaths from lightning strikes, the Uttar Pradesh government is setting up an early lightning detection and warning system. This system aims to reduce the number of lightning-related casualties, especially during the monsoon season. The state’s relief department reported that 84 people have died from...

Assam Floods Situation Dire, Rescue Teams Ready: Himanta Sarma

01 Jul 2024

The flood situation in Assam has become critical due to heavy rainfall in neighboring Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Monday. At a press conference, Mr. Sarma reported that the Brahmaputra River and all its tributaries are flowing above the danger level. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)...

DDMA Issues Guidelines Amidst Escalating Heat Wave Conditions

20 Jun 2024

In response to the intensifying heat wave, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued guidelines on Wednesday to help citizens minimize the impact and prevent serious ailments or even death due to heatstroke. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in the national capital reached 43.6 degrees...

Heat Stress Expected To Ease From June 19 As Monsoon Progresses Slowly

16 Jun 2024

Parts of North India are expected to experience heat wave to severe heatwave conditions over the next three days, with a gradual decrease anticipated after that, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. As per IMD, a new western disturbance is affecting the Western Himalayan region. This system is expected to...

Delhi ‘Orange Alert’: IMD Warns of Potential Heatwave

30 May 2024

As Delhiites prepare for Thursday, May 30, the regional weather office has issued a cautionary note for Delhi, an 'Orange Alert', signaling the likelihood of a shift in weather dynamics. While partly cloudy skies are on the horizon, residents are advised to remain vigilant as potential heatwave conditions persist in...

IMD To Investigate Possible Error In Delhi’s 52.9°C Temperature Reading

29 May 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that the maximum temperature of 52.9°C recorded by Delhi's Mungeshpur Automatic Weather Station might be due to a sensor error or a local factor, which the IMD will investigate. Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the issue on X, stating that the reported temperatures...