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IMD to Unveil 2026 Monsoon Forecast Today: Key Details on Press Conference

The India Meteorological Department is holding a press conference today to release the long-range forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon seasonal rainfall. The event will be addressed by senior officials from the Ministry of Earth Sciences and IMD. This comes as the IMD has also issued warnings for severe weather, including hailstorms, in northwest India this week. The district administration in affected regions has advised caution due to a sudden cold wave and harsh conditions.

Key Points: IMD 2026 Monsoon Forecast Press Conference Details

  • Forecast for 2026 monsoon season
  • Press conference at MoES in Delhi
  • Media invited for wide coverage
  • Current weather warnings in northwest India
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IMD to hold press conference on Long Range Forecast of Southwest Monsoon 2026 in New Delhi

IMD holds press conference today on the Long Range Forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season. Get key details and official statements.

"Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, will address the press conference in the presence of Dr. M. Mohapatra, DGM, IMD - Official Release"

New Delhi, April 13

The India Meteorological Department will hold a press conference on the "Long Range Forecast of Southwest Monsoon 2026" at Mahika Hall, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, on April 13.

According to an official release, the press conference will focus on the long-range forecast of the Southwest Monsoon seasonal rainfall (June-September) for 2026 and will be held at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Lodhi Road, in the national capital.

"The India Meteorological Department will conduct a press conference on the Long- Range Forecast of Southwest Monsoon seasonal (June-September) rainfall during 2026 at the Mahika Hall, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 on Monday, the 13th April, 2026, at 1600 Hrs. IST. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, will address the press conference in the presence of Dr. M. Mohapatra, DGM, IMD," the release said.

It further added that representatives from print and electronic media have been invited to attend the briefing and provide wide coverage of the event.

"All the print and electronic media colleagues are requested to make it convenient to attend the press conference and provide wide coverage of the event," the release stated.

Earlier, the IMD had also forecast that two successive Western Disturbances are likely to affect northwest India during the week, with peak activity expected on April 3-4 and again on April 7.

Hailstorms are anticipated across the northwest parts of the region, while isolated heavy rainfall is expected over the Kashmir Valley on April 3 and 4. A sudden cold wave has also gripped Rajouri and the wider Pir Panjal region following continuous heavy rainfall, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures and harsh weather conditions in the area.

In view of the prevailing situation, the district administration has issued an advisory urging residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in hilly and vulnerable areas.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is actually a positive step for long-term agricultural and water resource planning. If we have a reliable idea about 2026, state governments can start working on crop patterns and dam management now. Kudos to IMD for looking ahead! 🙏
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Aman W
Meanwhile, in the article itself, they talk about hailstorms and cold waves in April right now! The weather is becoming so unpredictable. First, deal with the present Western Disturbances properly, then talk about 2026. My tomato crop is getting destroyed this week.
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Sarah B
As someone working in climate research, I find this fascinating. Long-range forecasting is incredibly complex, especially for a system as dynamic as the Indian monsoon. The fact that they're attempting a two-year forecast shows growing confidence in their models. The press conference should be insightful.
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Vikram M
Hope they also discuss the impact of climate change on these long-term forecasts. Every year we see new extremes. A 2026 forecast is useless if it doesn't factor in the accelerating changes. The press should ask tough questions on this.
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Nisha Z
Good initiative. But will this information actually reach the common farmer in a village in Odisha or Bihar? That's the real question. These forecasts often remain confined to English news channels and Delhi seminars.

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