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Union Health Minister to chair high level meeting to address ongoing heatwave

Multiple cases of heatwave related ailments have surfaced across the nation with even fatalities reported as two peopled succumbed to the heatwave in in the Gaya district of Bihar, at the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College.

Cyclone Biparjoy brings heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in some states: See Pics

Parts of North Gujarat have received extremely heavy rainfall on June 18 even as the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy has reduced from "very severe cyclonic storm" to a "depression".

Mumbai Rains: IMD says monsoon to hit the city in 72 hours

IMD said rainfall activity is likely to be above normal over south Peninsular India; normal to above normal over most parts of plains of northwest India, central, east and northeast India during the week.

Home Minister Amit Shah to visit cyclone-affected areas of Gujarat

Shah will first conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas and then go to Jakhau port in Kutch, and Mandvi.

In Pics: Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies, IMD alert for Mumbai, Thane, Saurashtra & Kutch

The extremely severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy has intensified over the Arabian Sea, prompting the IMD to issue alerts for Mumbai, Thane, and the Saurashtra and Kutch Coast. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Gujarat's Kutch region and Karachi, Pakistan on June 15, with heavy rainfall and strong winds predicted for several coastal districts.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif orders authorities to take emergency measures for approaching Cyclone Biparjoy

The authorities have already closed down the Seaview Beach in Karachi and also stopped fishermen and people going to coastal areas in Thatta, Badin, Sujawal and Jhimpar in Sindh.

Severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy strengthens, states prepared for impending landfall

The Indian Meteorological Department warns of the intensifying severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea, expected to move north-westward. South-western states prepare for a potential landfall, while relief authorities assure readiness and highlight high water storage levels. The cyclone's impact on the monsoon and its implications for climate change raise concerns in the region.

Australia's El Nino watch turns into alert, know impact on India's monsoon

India is closely monitoring the situation as a deficient monsoon season due to El Niño could impact crop output and food inflation.

Exclusive | Rains delayed, NTPC to run gas-based plants at full capacity

Gas-based power plants have played a crucial role this summer to meet India's electricity demand in the non-solar hours.

Typhoon Mawar leaves Guam without water, power but does no major damage

Typhoon Mawar is now headed towards Philippines and is likely to weaken east of Taiwan

IMD Addresses Media On Long-Range Monsoon Forecast As El Nino Threat Looms

IMD Addresses Media On Long-Range Monsoon Forecast As El Nino Threat Looms

Orange Alert: IMD predicts heavy rainfall and storms in multiple regions

A fresh Western Disturbance is anticipated to influence the weather conditions in northwest India starting from May 29.

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.

Chennai sizzles at 42.7 degrees: Rajinikanth, Vadivelu memes to beat the heat

Chennai has been experiencing soaring temperatures again, but Twitter users have opted to look at the funny side.

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.

Delhi Weather Today: IMD forecasts gusty winds and light rain, but no respite from heat for Delhiites

The predicted temperature range for today is approximately 41 degrees Celsius as the maximum and 26 degrees Celsius as the minimum.

Cyclone Mocha turns depression; heatwave on cards with 4 degrees rise in temp

Despite its current weakened state, the once-devastating Cyclonic Storm Mocha has left a trail of destruction in its wake.

Cyclone Mocha rated third-most intense cyclone in May in Bay of Bengal. First is...

As per a report published in Down to Earth website. Mocha was tied with an unnamed cyclone that hit the Bay of Bengal in May 1997 at a windspeed of 212 kph.

Storm Mocha heads for world’s biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh

The storm could hit the world’s biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh, home to about a million Rohingyas who fled there years ago from neighboring Myanmar. Wind speeds could reach as high as 210 kilometers (130 miles) per hour, and the storm is equivalent to a category 4 hurricane.

Heatwave in Delhi: IMD predicts maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius

Delhi heatwave: The weather office has predicted a heat wave during the day and a maximum temperature of around 43 degrees Celsius.

Mocha intensifies into ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm, IMD issues alert for farmers, fishermen

The cyclone is expected to make landfall at around noon on May 14, crossing southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts with wind speeds of up to 175 kmph

Cyclone Mocha: Origin of its name and how cyclones get their names

Eastern Indian states have been put on alert after the Indian Meteorological Department's warning of gusty winds and heavy rains over the next few days.

Cyclone Mocha: Intense rain, rough sea warning for parts of east India

IMD has warned of heavy rains in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha until May 12

28% excess rainfall in India in pre-monsoon season so far

Northwest India recorded 18 per cent more rainfall (98.3 mm against the normal of 83.4 mm), while the peninsular region received 88 per cent excess rain (102 mm against the normal of 54.2 mm) during this period.