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Over 20 schools closed as catastrophic fire danger warning issued for east Australia

Sydney, Nov 26: More than 20 schools in the eastern Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have been closed after authorities warned of a catastrophic fire danger amid extreme heat and strong winds.

Cyclone warning issued for Australia's Northern Territory

Canberra, Nov 20: A cyclone warning has been issued for Australia's Northern Territory (NT) after Tropical Cyclone Fina intensified to a Category 2 storm ahead of making possible landfall on Friday or Saturday.

Unstable weather, light rain expected across UAE until November 7

Abu Dhabi, November 3: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a spell of unstable weather across the UAE from November 3 to 7, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and chances of light to moderate rainfall at intervals. Winds are expected to become occasionally active, causing the sea to range between calm and moderate, with a slight drop in temperatures on certain days.

Millions of Australians warned to prepare for severe heat, damaging winds

Melbourne, Oct 22: Millions of Australians were warned to prepare for severe weather conditions on Wednesday as heatwaves and damaging winds swept across the country.

2025 marks second straight year of above-normal rainfall: Experts

New Delhi, Oct 17: The just concluded Southwest Monsoon was 'above-normal' rainfall to the tune of 108 per cent of the long-period average. This is the second consecutive year in the last decade to record above normal rains, experts said on Friday.

Heavy rainfall warning issued in Nepal as monsoon intensifies

Kathmandu, October 1: Monsoon activity has intensified in Nepal, triggering heavy rainfall warnings for various regions as the nation celebrates the fortnightly festival of Dashain.

Met office rules out heavy rain on first two days of Durga Puja in Bengal, revellers throng puja mandaps

Kolkata, Sep 28: In a relief to Durga Puja revellers in Kolkata, the Met office on Sunday ruled out heavy rain for the next two days, though there is the possibility of isolated light showers in a few areas of the state capital.

Maha govt asks officials to be prepared in view of possible heavy rainfall from Sep 27 to 29

Mumbai, Sep 26: The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on Friday asked the district administration to implement precautionary measures and prepare for relief and rescue works following the India Meteorological Department's alert for heavy to heavy rainfall likely in central Maharashtra, Konkan and Vidarbha from September 27 to 29.

Heavy showers lash Gujarat; more rain forecast around Navratri

Ahmedabad, Sep 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued wet conditions for the next seven days, with heavy rain expected in South and Central Gujarat as well as Saurashtra, even as rain lashed several parts of the state.

Ashoka University and IMD forge partnership to strengthen climate research and weather forecasting

New Delhi, September 13: Ashoka University and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaborative research in meteorology, climate science, and environmental studies.

IMD forecasts heavy rain in parts of TN, Puducherry today

Chennai, Aug 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at nine locations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday.

Heavy rainfall prompts flood warning for eastern Australia

Sydney, Aug 20: Millions of residents of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) were on Wednesday told to prepare for possible flooding as a severe wet weather system hit the country's east coast.

Bharat Forecast System improving prediction on extreme rainfall events by 30pc: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Aug 7: The newly-launched Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) has led to a 30 per cent improvement in the accuracy for the forecasting of extreme rainfall events, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Lightning strikes: New App to provide early warning to be developed, says Maha Minister

Mumbai, July 2: Minister of Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan on Wednesday said in the Maharashtra Assembly that the government is taking the help of modern technology to prevent deaths due to lightning strikes.

Heavy rain batters MP; weatherman sounds alerts for multiple districts

Bhopal, July 2: Central India is under the grip of an intense monsoon surge, with Madhya Pradesh witnessing widespread rainfall and weather disruptions.

IMD DG Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra felicitated in Bhadrak after being conferred with UN Sasakawa Award

Bhadrak, June 16: Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, the Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), was conferred with the United Nations Sasakawa Award-2025 for his contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction.

Monsoon rain brings much-needed relief from heatwave in MP

Bhopal, June 12: After a blistering day under a relentless sun, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a dramatic shift in weather on Wednesday evening. Around 9 p.m., Bhopal was swept by gusty winds, followed by a refreshing spell of rain, providing much-needed relief to residents.

Gusty winds, thunderstorms, lightning to hit most parts of MP

Bhopal, June 6: Gusty winds, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected to impact several parts of Madhya Pradesh from Friday night and continue well into Saturday, posing the risk of severe weather conditions.

Rain likely in TN, Puducherry as favourable conditions for southwest monsoon set in

Chennai, May 21: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until May 26, indicating the possible early onset of the southwest monsoon over parts of the region in the coming days.

Thunderstorms & rains likely across MP, Chhattisgarh

Bhopal/Raipur, May 5: Madhya Pradesh (MP) witnessed unexpected rainfall and turbulent storms in several districts on Monday. The showers swept through Bhopal, Gwalior, and Shajapur, while strong winds accompanied by hail lashed the region, creating a volatile atmosphere.

Rajasthan sees sharp drop in temperature as rain and storms sweep across state

Jaipur, May 5: Rajasthan has witnessed a sharp drop in both maximum and minimum temperatures over the past two days, as widespread rain and storms swept through the state.

Reeling under intense heatwave, Rajasthan gets respite with dust storms and rain

Jaipur, May 2: Rajasthan, which had been reeling under an intense heat wave, got much-needed respite on Friday with dust storms and rainfall sweeping across several parts of the state. Dust storms struck regions including Jaipur, Bharatpur, Alwar, and Jhunjhunu, with wind speeds exceeding 40 km/h.

UAE participates in meeting of Council of Arab Ministers on meteorology and climate

Cairo, April 18: The United Arab Emirates participated in the meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers on meteorology and climate, which was held Thursday at the HQ of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in the presence of Arab meteorological agencies' representatives.

UP: Lucknow receives light rain; IMD forecasts partly cloudy skies

Lucknow, April 10: Several parts of Lucknow and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh received a fresh spell of light rainfall on Thursday morning, bringing a little respite from soaring temperature.

Gujarat braces for extreme summer, prepares action plan for high-risk cities

Gandhinagar, April 3: With Gujarat set to experience an intense summer, the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) has initiated proactive measures to combat the soaring temperatures.

UAE: Partly cloudy, dusty weather with rain likely tomorrow, says NCM

Abu Dhabi, March 24: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that tomorrow's weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy and occasionally dusty during the day, with a chance of light rainfall, especially over western areas and islands.

Heavy rains predicted in southern TN in next few days

Chennai, March 3: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast rain in a few areas of southern Tamil Nadu over the next few days. While no rainfall alert has been issued for Chennai, the city is expected to experience mist and haze during early morning hours.

Unstable weather conditions expected until Tuesday in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, February 16: The country is set to experience unsettled weather conditions from 16th February to 18th February, due to the influence of an upper-air jet stream from the west, accompanied by various cloud formations and the extension of a surface low-pressure system from the southwest.

Northeast Australian region warned to prepare for more major flooding

Sydney, Feb 8: Major flood warnings have again been issued for Australia's northeast as torrential rain returns to the region.

Mongolian capital records lowest temperature so far this winter

Ulan Bator, Feb 7: Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, experienced its coldest night of the season as temperatures plummeted to a frigid minus 37 degrees Celsius, according to the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring.

Snow covers nearly 80 per cent of Mongolia's territory

Ulan Bator, Feb 3: Approximately 80 per cent of Mongolia's land is now blanketed in snow, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring reported on Monday.

Three cyclones potentially developing across Australia: Bureau of Meterology

Sydney, Jan 30: Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned that as many as three cyclones could form off the country's north coast within days.

Weather department predicts rain in parts of Rajasthan

Jaipur, Jan 29: Even as the spring season is expected in the next few days, the Meteorological (MeT) Department here on Wednesday said rain is likely to occur in parts of Rajasthan next week.

Weather office forecasts rain, snow in J&K in coming days

Srinagar, Jan 29: Due to nightlong cloud cover, the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar city on Wednesday as the MET office forecast another spell of rain/snow in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Heavy rains predicted in four TN districts on Jan 30

Chennai, Jan 27: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, January 30.

Republic Day 2025: From 'Lakhpati Didi Initiative' to 'Evolution of Banking Services', Tableaux highlights India's progress

New Delhi, January 26: The presentation of tableaux at the Republic Day Parade is one of the most awaited event. The 76th Republic Day celebrations featured a vibrant display of tableaux, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage and impressive progress in various fields.

UAE hosts 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum Tuesday

Abu Dhabi, January 25: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) have completed preparations for the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), set to take place next Tuesday, 28th January.

IMD tableau to make debut in R-Day parade, will reflect 150 years of service

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