India Meteorological Department News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Farmers alerted as Gujarat braces for rainfall from Feb 2-4

Gandhinagar, Jan 31: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light, scattered rainfall in parts of Gujarat between February 2 to 4, the Gujarat Directorate of Agriculture has urged farmers to take necessary precautions to protect their crops from potential damage.

Fog engulfs Delhi as mercury dips to 10.8 °C

New Delhi, January 31: A layer of fog covered the National Capital on Friday as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 10.8 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' category

New Delhi, Jan 27: After two days of moderate air quality, the air quality in the national capital has again deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 6 am on Monday was recorded at 242.

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

New Delhi, Jan 22: Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally, foggy weather has significantly disrupted transportation services.

Jitendra Singh visits oldest meteorology centre in Shimla set up in 1875

Shimla, Jan 17: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday visited the country's oldest meteorological centre in Himachal Pradesh capital, located in the geo-sensitive Himalayan region, spotlighting the institution's historic role and commitment to advancing weather forecasting.

Cold wave intensifies in Jaipur as heavy rain lashes Pink City

Jaipur, Jan 15: The residents of capital city of Rajasthan experiencing the cold days of the winter season experienced more shivers on Wednesday as heavy rain brought the mercury down, intensifying the cold wave, besides spelling trouble for the commuters and pedestrians who ran for cover.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, visibility drops to zero in many places

New Delhi, Jan 15: Dense fog enveloped the national capital and surrounding regions on Wednesday morning, as a persistent cold wave continued to grip northern India. The thick fog caused visibility levels to plummet to near zero in several areas, significantly impacting transportation services, especially rail and flight operations.

Srinagar: Thin layer of ice forms on Dal Lake as cold wave continues to engulf Kashmir

Srinagar, January 13: Amid the ongoing cold wave in the Kashmir valley, the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar developed a thin layer of ice on its surface on Monday. Earlier, on Sunday, Srinagar had recorded a steep decline of 3.1 degrees Celcius in its seasonal minimum temperature, with the mercury settling at -5.1 degrees Celsius during the coldest hour of the day.