This Winter To Be Warmer Than Normal

The cold wave days in December too are expected to be 'below-normal' this year. IMAGE: People gather around a bonfire to warm themselves on a cold winter morning in Prayagraj, December 2, 2024.......

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

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

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......

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry; Chennai airport shutdown

Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official......

IMD now says Sep may see excess rains

The southwest monsoon is set to make its exit in style, bringing rains to the parched parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as weather forecasters have picked up signs of formation of a cyclonic......

After a week's delay, monsoon hits Kerala coast: IMD

The news will augur well for the country as large parts have been witnessing agriculture distress and water levels in reservoirs in west and south India have dipped to low levels.  IMAGE:......

India seeks precision in monsoon forecasting by 2017

India has roped in almost all the world's major weather forecasters in its effort to accurately forecast monsoon rains in the next four years, director-general of the state-run India Meteorological......

Monsoon may finally start withdrawing in next three days, says IMD

The southwest monsoon might finally start withdrawing from parts of North-West India over the next three days, signaling the end of its four-month journey over the country that started in June, the......

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Sri Lanka meteorological department predicts better weather in coming days Photograph: Kind Courtesy ACC/X (formerly Twitter) A senior Sri Lanka Meteorological Department official has given the......