India Meteorological Department News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Western disturbance cause temperature drop in North India: IMD
New Delhi, February 6: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that a western disturbance currently positioned over North Pakistan and its associated trough has led to a significant temperature drop across North India.
Cold wave prevails in Srinagar; snowfall enhances beauty in Doda, Shimla
Srinagar, February 6: Winter chill continues to grip Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of -2.0 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 14.0 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains 'poor'
New Delhi, February 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for dense fog at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh.
Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, brings down temperature, improves AQI
New Delhi, Feb 4: Delhi-NCR woke up to light rainfall on Tuesday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that showers will continue throughout the day.
Dense fog envelops Delhi, as cold conditions prevail
New Delhi, February 2: Dense fog covered the national capital on Sunday morning affecting visibility.
Dense fog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'
New Delhi, February 1: Dense fog engulfed New Delhi early on Saturday morning accompanied by cold winds. The fog affected visibility in the national capital.
Thick fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, disrupting flight, train operations amid poor air quality
New Delhi, Feb 1: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to thick blankets of fog on Saturday morning, causing near-zero visibility on the roads and disrupting normal life.
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).
J-K: Snow clearance operation underway from Sonamarg to Ranga Morh
Sonamarg, January 30: In a move to ensure safe passage amidst the snowfall and inclement weather conditions in Sonamarg, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated snow clearance operations to enhance traffic flow in the area.
Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; IMD predicts rain on Feb 3
New Delhi, January 30: The national capital witnessed a thin layer of fog on Thursday morning while the AQI stood at 381 at 8 am.
Delhi records minimum temperature of 7.6°C, AQI in 'very poor' category
New Delhi, January 29: Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Fog blankets Odisha, impacts visibility in several districts
Bhubaneswar, January 28: Fog enveloped several parts of Odisha on Tuesday morning, leading to low visibility in several areas of the state.
North India battles cold wave, Delhi records lowest temperature in four days
New Delhi, January 28: Delhi recorded a dip in the temperature along with chilly winds on Tuesday morning as compared to the past few days.
Delhi: People take refuge in night shelters as mercury dips; foggy conditions to persist
New Delhi, January 27: As temperatures in Delhi plummeted on Monday, hundreds of vulnerable people have sought refuge in night shelter homes across the national capital. With the cold wave intensifying, these shelters are witnessing an influx of individuals and families in need of warmth and protection from the biting chill.
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 improves from 'poor' to 'moderate'
New Delhi, January 25: The air quality in Delhi on Saturday at 8 am was recorded in the "moderate" category, with a reading of 191, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
IMD tableau to make debut in R-Day parade, will reflect 150 years of service
New Delhi, Jan 23: A tableau from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will make its debut at this year's Republic Day parade, marking 150 years of service since the department's establishment in 1875.
Delhi wakes up to light rain amid 'poor' air quality; IMD predicts more showers
New Delhi, Jan 23: Delhi woke up to light rain amid 'poor' air quality on Thursday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 262 recorded at 6 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Foggy weather disrupts flight, train services in Delhi
New Delhi, January 22: Foggy weather disrupted train and flight services in Delhi on Wednesday.
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.
Delhi wakes up to 'poor' air quality, IMD forecasts cloudy skies
New Delhi, Jan 21: Delhi woke up to poor air quality on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 319 at 6 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Cold wave continues in Jammu and Kashmir; Doda receives spell of snowfall
Srinagar, January 19: As Jammu and Kashmir experiences 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period of harsh winter, the Bhalessa area of Doda transformed into a winter wonderland following a fresh spell of snowfall.
Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi; AQI improves
New Delhi, January 18: A layer of fog enveloped Delhi on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic movement. Other parts of North India also witnessed dense fog condition this morning.
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.
IMD completes 150 years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights milestones, future plans at Shimla centre
Shimla, January 17: At the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, which was among the few initial centres established in 1875, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh discussed the journey undertaken by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). He was here on a visit for one day.
IMD issues Orange alert till January 17 for Prayagraj, possibility of rain, fog in Kumbh Mela
New Delhi, January 16: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Prayagraj for today and tomorrow where the Kumbh Mela is currently going on. IMD Scientist Soma Sen Roy said that there is a possibility of rain and fog conditions in the Kumbh Mela area on Thursday and Friday.
IMD predicts cloudy sky with light rain at Prayagraj today
New Delhi, January 16: The India Meteorological Department has predicted that the Prayagraj region, where the Maha Kumbh is taking place, is to have a partly cloudy sky with light rain and dense to very dense fog on Thursday, January 16.
Temperatures plummet across north India, people wake up to light rain in Delhi
New Delhi, January 16: The people of Delhi woke up to temperatures plummeting as it rained on early Thursday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the national capital has been recorded at 10 degrees Celsius with cloudy sky and light rain or drizzle.
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 in Delhi-NCR: 184 flights delayed, 26 trains running late (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 15: A thick fog enveloped the national capital and surrounding areas early Wednesday morning, severely affecting visibility and causing widespread transportation disruptions. At least seven flights were cancelled, while 184 others were delayed.
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.
IMD stands as testament to India's pioneering spirit in meteorological science: WMO Secretary-General
New Delhi, January 14: Lauding the India Meteorological Department (IMD), World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said that the agency for past 150 years has served as a cornerstone of weather observation, forecasting and research across Indian continent and stands as testament to India's pioneering spirit in meteorological science.
IMD's 150 years serves as symbol of India's proud scientific journey: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as a symbol of India's scientific journey, lauding its immense contributions over the past 150 years.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' amid cold wave; IMD predicts isolated rainfall
New Delhi, Jan 14: Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category and fog continued to persist in the morning hours on Tuesday also.
IMD's 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch 'Mission Mausam' today
New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, which aims to make the country a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, on the occasion of India Meteorological Department's 150th Foundation Day on Tuesday.
Cold wave grips north India; temperature in Karnal drops to 7.2°C
Chandigarh, January 13: A thin layer of fog blanketed Chandigarh on Monday morning as the cold wave gripped the city.
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.
PM Modi to launch Mission Mausam on Tuesday, will make India weather-ready, climate-smart
New Delhi, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 'Mission Mausam' on the occasion of India Meteorological Department 150th Foundation Day tomorrow, the Prime Minister's Office said on Monday.
Delhi feels the cold as Minimum temperature dips to 9.4°C at Safdarjung, 9.6°C at Palam
New Delhi, January 13: Cold weather continued to persist in Delhi on Monday and a thick blanket of fog enveloped the national capital in the morning causing a dip in visibility and affecting the schedules of many trains.