News for 'India Meteorological Department'

Heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat; 40 shifted to safety, five go missing

Heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat; 40 shifted to safety, five go missing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Bhavnagar was also one of the worst affected districts, they said, adding that more downpour is likely over the next four day in parts of the state.

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, brings respite from heat

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, brings respite from heat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 28.6 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

After Nivar, cyclone 'Burevi' to hit TN on Dec 4

After Nivar, cyclone 'Burevi' to hit TN on Dec 4

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm by late Tuesday night, the IMD said.

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The labourers, who are said to be of Nepali origin, were engaged in the construction of a hotel.

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Residents of North India battle freezing conditions.

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Among the fatalities recorded on Friday, the maximum 17 were from Uttar Pradesh, 14 from Bihar, five from Odisha and four from Jharkhand, where officials said more than 1,300 people are hospitalised with heatstroke conditions.

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh a staggering 1,638 per cent, and Rajasthan 193 per cent.

After days of severe heatwave, rain respite for Delhi

After days of severe heatwave, rain respite for Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

After a long and harsh spell of heatwave, Delhi witnessed a pleasant morning on Thursday, with the weather department saying parts of the national capital received light rains.

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

All 80 people stuck at Pali waterfall in Goa's Sattari taluka were rescued on Sunday by the state's Fire and Emergency Services and the police, an official said.

Skymet Predicts Normal Monsoon

Skymet Predicts Normal Monsoon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Skymet expects a good monsoon over western and southern India.

Amid intense heatwave, Centre calls high-level meet

Amid intense heatwave, Centre calls high-level meet

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Over the past few days, deaths due to heat stroke have been reported from different parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha.

10-km traffic jam in B'galuru as 100 mm rains create chaos

10-km traffic jam in B'galuru as 100 mm rains create chaos

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Heavy overnight rains severely affected parts of the city on Monday, leading to water-logged roads, inundated residential areas and traffic pile-up, as the city braces for more spells in the coming days.

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive early with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to receive first seasonal showers on May 15, the weather office said on Thursday.

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.

Delhi sizzles under season's first heatwave; docs warn of health risks

Delhi sizzles under season's first heatwave; docs warn of health risks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Delhi is experiencing its first heatwave of the season, with temperatures reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius. Doctors have warned that exposure to extreme heat can lead to a range of health issues, from mild rashes and muscle cramps to serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. They advise staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours, and wearing light, breathable clothes. Vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions are at greater risk.

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a layer of dense fog extending from Punjab and north Rajasthan to the northeast. Patches of fog were also visible along the east coast.

Can India Beat The Rain To Win 1st Test?

Can India Beat The Rain To Win 1st Test?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting significant precipitation in the city throughout the week, casting a shadow over the series opener.

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. The weather had turned uncharacteristically hot in the latter half of last month, but owing to strong winds, the chill has returned in the last few days.

Heavy rains continue in Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert

Heavy rains continue in Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

There was no report of any major water-logging anywhere in the city so far.

Cyclone to hit Bengal, Odisha with wind speed of 120 kmph

Cyclone to hit Bengal, Odisha with wind speed of 120 kmph

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

More than 150 express/passenger trains running through South Eastern Railway jurisdiction have been cancelled in view of the severe cyclonic storm, an SER official said.

Amid cold wave, rainfall expected in Delhi, Rajasthan

Amid cold wave, rainfall expected in Delhi, Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Delhi saw seven cold wave days in January 2020, while it did not record any such day last year.

IMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, issues orange alert

IMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, issues orange alert

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The India meteorological department on Monday issued an 'orange alert' for Mumbai and Thane signalling very heavy rainfall till June 21.

Orange alert sounded as Kerala is lashed by intense rains

Orange alert sounded as Kerala is lashed by intense rains

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Thursday, leading to waterlogging in the low-lying areas of major cities, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Thrissur.

This Winter To Be Warmer Than Normal

This Winter To Be Warmer Than Normal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The cold wave days in December too are expected to be 'below-normal' this year.

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

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

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Moody's Investors Service on Friday raised India's growth projection for 2023 calendar year to 6.7 per cent on account of robust economic momentum. "Strong services expansion and capital expenditures propelled India's 7.8 per cent real GDP growth in the second (April-June) quarter from a year ago. "We have accordingly raised our 2023 calendar year growth forecast for India from 5.5 per cent to 6.7 per cent," Moody's said in its Global Macro Outlook. - el nino

Monsoon may hit Mumbai over the weekend, says IMD

Monsoon may hit Mumbai over the weekend, says IMD

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Delayed by 10 days due to cyclone Biparjoy, southwest monsoon is likely to progress further and hit Mumbai between June 23 and 25, the India meteorological department said on Wednesday.

Just 10.5 cm rainfall wrecks Bengaluru even before monsoon arrives

Just 10.5 cm rainfall wrecks Bengaluru even before monsoon arrives

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Some of the worst-affected areas include Manyata Tech Park, BTM Layout, Ejipura Junction, HSR Layout 5th and 6th sectors and Silk Board Junction.

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall rainfall estimated at 106 percent of the long-period average (87 cm), he said.

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The weather office has issued a forecast of heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat over the next one week.

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Rediff.com2 May 2025

A three-hour heavy downpour accompanied by a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR early morning on Friday, causing flight delays and traffic disruptions as seven people were killed in rain-related incidents across north India.

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Spurred by cyclone Remal, the southwest monsoon set in over the Kerala coast and parts of the northeast on Thursday, a day earlier than forecast by the weather office.

Severe cold wave grips North India, to continue for 3 days

Severe cold wave grips North India, to continue for 3 days

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in northwest India over the next three days and abate thereafter.

Rain wreaks havoc in Kerala; floods houses, disrupts power

Rain wreaks havoc in Kerala; floods houses, disrupts power

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Houses in low lying areas of Kerala were flooded in the heavy rains, while the accompanying strong winds uprooted trees, damaged homes and caused power disruptions, throwing normal way of life into disarray across the state.

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks, better modeling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning.

Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala as monsoon arrives early

Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala as monsoon arrives early

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15.

Monsoon makes onset over Kerala after a delay of 2 days

Monsoon makes onset over Kerala after a delay of 2 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The monsoon onset over Kerala marks the commencement of the four-month rainfall season in the country.

India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September

India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka meteorological department predicts better weather in coming days