India Meteorological Department

Delhi records minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast partly cloudy skies for the day.

Delhi records warmest two days of the year; air quality deteriorates

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the reason behind this rise in temperature is western disturbances that have reduced wind speeds and brought warm westerly winds to the city.

Unseasonal rain hits Bengaluru, temperature drops to January Low

As per the forecast for the coming days, minimum temperatures will remain around 16–18 degrees Celsius and maximum temperatures will hover near 28 degrees Celsius.

Bangladesh to skip 150-year celebration of India Meteorological Department

Mominul Islam, the acting director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), on Friday confirmed receiving the invitation from the IMD a month ago.

Warm January likely in most parts of India: IMD

New Delhi, Jan 1 Minimum temperatures are expected to be higher than normal in most parts of India in January, except in some areas of eastern, northwes..

Focus on climate change, extreme weather at IMD's 150th year celebrations

Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union minister Kiren Rijiju spoke on the role of weather forecasting in climate change mitigation and climate resilience.

150 years of India Meteorological Department IMD: A timeline

Indian weather forecasting agency IMD has played a pioneering role in shaping the country’s weather resilience and response since 1875. A timeline of major developments in the India Meteorological Department.

EL Nio to continue until April 2024, says WMO

The India Meteorological Department earlier this month said EL Nio conditions -- abnormal warming of surface waters in the central Pacific Ocean -- are not likely to influence the southwest monsoon season next year.

Moody's ups India's growth forecast to 6.7% for 2023 calendar year

India's monsoon season which runs from June to October could also see below average rainfall, resulting in higher food prices. So far, as of August 29, the India Meteorological Department has estimated a 9 percent rain deficiency across the country.

Monsoon expected to revive in September: IMD

Addressing a press conference virtually, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said September was likely to witness normal rainfall in the range of 91-109 per cent of the long period average of 167.9 mm.

Rains intensify after brief lull; Red alert sounded in two Kerala districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Kannur and Kasaragod districts and orange alert in seven other districts of the state for the day.

Cyclone Biparjoy likely to make landfall between Gujarat's Kutch and Pakistan's Karachi: IMD

The meteorological office has issued a cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.

Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies into very severe storm; IMD issues warning to southwestern states

The cyclone is moving along the west coast and is likely to further intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours, where major ports and refineries are situated.

IMD retains 'normal monsoon' forecast despite El Nino threat

As per the weather department forecast, the monsoon season is likely to produce 96 per cent of normal rainfall, a good indication for the agrarian economy that is witnessing a scorching summer amid the likely emergence of the El Nino weather conditions.

Monsoon makes steady progress; IMD issues heatwave, thunderstorm warnings

Over the next two days, maximum temperatures are expected to rise by 2-3°C in Northwest India, followed by a subsequent drop of 3-5°C.

Southwest monsoon on the move, heavy rainfall expected in northeast India

Over the next five days, Northeast India can expect light to moderate widespread rainfall, with heavy rainfall predicted at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh from May 19 to 22.

Tripura govt identifies heatwave, sun stroke as 'disasters'

It noted that according to the India Meteorological Department, similar conditions may continue for more days.

Rains lash several parts of India, IMD asks farmers to postpone harvesting

The western disturbance-induced rains provided respite from high temperatures, but sent farmers scrambling to protect their crops. Some parts of hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh witnessed snowfall.

El Niño and the Indian monsoon: Instead of panic, let’s be vigilant

A reliable forecast of El Nino and how it will impact the Indian monsoon will be available only by May-June. Besides El Nino, there are other factors too influencing monsoons. But we should proceed now expecting an El Nino event by August-September

North East monsoon sets in: IMD

Tamil Nadu receives the bulk of its annual rainfall during the northeast monsoon, which prevails over between October and December.

Anna Mani gets a Google Doodle tribute. 10 facts about the 'Weather woman of India'

When asked if she had any advice to offer young professionals thinking of a career in meteorology, Anna Mani had said: "We have only one life. First equip yourself for the job, make full use of your talents and then love and enjoy the work, making the most of being out of doors and in contact with nature."