#India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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India’s weatherman turns 150 this month

India’s weatherman turns 150 this month

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India recorded 9% more rainfall than normal in july; its central region got 33% excess rain: IMD

NEW DELHI — India recorded nine per cent more rainfall than normal in July, with the central region of the country receiving 33 per cent excess rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said central India, which heavily relies on monsoon rainfall for agriculture, has been receiving good rainfall for the third…

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Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Jharkhand Over Next 48 Hours

IMD predicts thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas amid ongoing rainfall deficit Jharkhand braces for heavy rainfall in isolated areas as IMD issues an alert, despite the state’s current 43% rain deficit. RANCHI – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for isolated areas in Jharkhand over the next 48 hours, as well as lightning and thunderstorm…

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Weather Update: Very dense fog, moderate rain likely in these states for next 3 days. Read IMD's forecast here

The India Meteorological Department has predicted dense fog over parts of northwest and adjoining central India during the next three days. Apart from this, according to the latest bulletin of IMD, there may be rain in Tamil Nadu also moderate rainfall From 30 December to 1 January 2024. According to the weather office, dense fog conditions have been predicted in the morning hours over isolated…

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The lowest temperature of this season was recorded by Delhi during the very early morning hours at 1.4° Celsius. Now, for the next six days starting from today, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for all Delhiites. So, there is an upcoming severe cold wave for the next few days which the people of Delhi will face. Out of which for the first three days there will be winter chills returning again along with dense fog hovering around the city.

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“Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that October 2024 has become the warmest October on record, with average temperatures reaching 26.92 degrees Celsius—1.23 degrees higher than expected.”

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India is likely to face a blistering summer after recording its hottest February since 1901, its weather department has said. Average maximum temperature was 29.5C in February, the highest since India started keeping proper weather records. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast "enhanced probability" of heatwaves between March and May. Prolonged heat could affect wheat production and push up power demand. Last year, India was forced to ban wheat exports after unseasonably hot weather affected the crop, sending local prices soaring. India is the world's second biggest wheat producer. The unusually high temperatures had also triggered a spike in power demand last year, leading to outages in many states. This year too, demand for electricity has already reached near-record levels in recent weeks, Bloomberg reported. India saw a 55% rise in deaths due to extreme heat between 2000-2004 and 2017-2021, according to a study published last year in the medical journal, The Lancet.

'Summer: India sees hottest February ever with more pain ahead', BBC

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Extreme cold to pound Odisha for next 4-5 days, temperature to fall below 10 degree Celsius

Odisha on Friday woke up to chilling cold as the state once again witnessed a return of chillier weather on the third day of New Year 2025. Cooler air from the north-northeast caused a significant drop in temperatures, with a drop of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in several areas.  Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the current spell will persist over the next four…

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[ad_1] New Delhi: Delhi reeled from cold day conditions for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, with the maximum temperature settling 3.1 notches below normal at 16.2 degrees Celsius with a reduced visibility to less than 50 metres.A "cold day" is when the minimum temperature is under 10 degrees Celsius and the highest or lowest temperature is at least 4.5 degrees lower than what is considered normal for a specific period.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 16.2 degrees, three notches below normal, and the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.6 degrees."Cold day conditions were observed in Delhi for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday," IMD officials said.In Ayanagar, visibility dropped to zero, while the city’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded visibility at 200 meters.Palam weather station reported very dense fog with visibility at 0 metres at 6 am, according to IMD officials.The relative humidity ranged between 80 and 100 per cent during the day.IMD has predicted a party cloudy sky on Friday. Smog and moderate fog are expected in most places, with dense fog in isolated areas in the morning.Meanwhile, Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 318, falling in the "very poor" category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.  [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] New Delhi: Delhi reeled from cold day conditions for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, with the maximum temperature settling 3.1 notches below normal at 16.2 degrees Celsius with a reduced visibility to less than 50 metres.A "cold day" is when the minimum temperature is under 10 degrees Celsius and the highest or lowest temperature is at least 4.5 degrees lower than what is considered normal for a specific period.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 16.2 degrees, three notches below normal, and the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.6 degrees."Cold day conditions were observed in Delhi for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday," IMD officials said.In Ayanagar, visibility dropped to zero, while the city’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded visibility at 200 meters.Palam weather station reported very dense fog with visibility at 0 metres at 6 am, according to IMD officials.The relative humidity ranged between 80 and 100 per cent during the day.IMD has predicted a party cloudy sky on Friday. Smog and moderate fog are expected in most places, with dense fog in isolated areas in the morning.Meanwhile, Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 318, falling in the "very poor" category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.  [ad_2] Source link

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Delhi Braces For Cold Wave As Temperatures To Dip To 3°C From December 10, IMD Warns

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday that Delhi is likely to experience a sharp decline in temperatures, with the mercury expected to fall around 3°C from December 10. India Today cited IMD reports predicting the cold that could impact not just the national capital but also the broader northern belt, including Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, through December…

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IMD Warns of Extreme Rainfall and Severe Cold in These States: Check Advisory

IMD the Indian Meteorological Department has come up with warnings of the rainfall and the severe cold this season.The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) has predicted potentially severe rain in several states for today and tomorrow. As per an official release “due to the interaction of a Western Disturbance with easterly winds over central parts of India, light to moderate rainfall and…

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Tamil Nadu Rains: Water released from Poondi reservoir, IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall; NDRF teams deployed

Tamil Nadu Rains: Heavy rains continued to lash several areas of Tamil Nadu, following which the shutters of three dams were opened on Thursday as the level of water in these dams inched towards the full reservoir capacity levels. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tamil Nadu and Karaikal are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at…

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Delhi is experiencing a cold wave, with a minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius, the lowest of the season.

On Wednesday, the minimum temperature in Delhi reached the season’s low of 4.9 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung station. This is the same as last year’s lowest minimum temperature for the month, which was recorded on December 15, 2023. Cold wave conditions have kicked in, as the minimum recorded temperature in Delhi is now 5 degrees below normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) defines a…

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Educational institutions in Kerala’s Wayanad to remain shut today amid IMD’s red alert for heavy rain

All educational institutions in Kerala’s Wayanad, including tuition centres, anganwadis, and professional colleges, will remain closed on Monday after a red alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Last Updated:November 30, 2024, 20:23 ISTCyclone Fengal Updates: The storm, which brought heavy rainfall and strong winds with a speed up to 90 kmph, has led to the closure of schools and colleges in several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.Commuters on a waterlogged road amid rain owing to Cyclone Fengal, in Chennai (PTI)The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that the cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over the Bay of Bengal has begun to make landfall near the coast of Puducherry. The storm is likely to cross the Tamil Nadu coast in the next 3-4 hours.Citing data and observations, IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional Director General, S Balachandran told PTI that the process of the cyclone’s landfall commenced at about 5.30 pm on Saturday.The storm, which brought heavy rainfall and strong winds with a speed up to 90 kmph, has led to the closure of schools and colleges in several parts of the state and the halt of public services.Cyclone Fengal LandfallHourly update 1900 ISTMovement speed : 7kmph60 km east-northeast of Puduchery.Forward sector of spiral bands entered land— Tamilnadu Weather-IMD (@ChennaiRmc) November 30, 2024India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.  The IMD also issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rain on Saturday in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry.IMD also predicted heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam districts and Karaikal area.“The Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL" [pronounced as FEINJAL] over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-southwestwards with a speed of 7 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 30th November 2024 over the southwest Bay of Bengal off North Tamil Nadu coast near latitude 12.2°N and longitude 80.3°E, about 40 km away from the coast, 50 km south-southeast of Mahabalipuram, 60 km east-northeast of Puducherry and 90 km south of Chennai," IMD said in an official statement.Earlier today, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the Disaster Management Control Room in Chennai and reviewed the arrangements and precautionary measures taken by the state government in the wake of Cyclone Fengal.Flight Operations Suspended At Chennai AirportAs a precautionary measure to the cyclonic storm, all arrival and departure flights have been cancelled at the Chennai Airport, the authorities said on Saturday, adding that the restrictions will imposed till 4 am on Sunday. As of now, 55 flights have been cancelled. Parts of the airport were inundated due to the heavy rains.“In light of Cyclonic Storm ‘Fengal’ and the forecasted high crosswinds, as predicted by IMD, Chennai Airport operations will be suspended from 1230 hrs to 1900 hrs on 30.11.2024 (Today) following safety concerns raised by stakeholder airlines. We recommend passengers check with their respective airlines regarding their flights," Airports Authority of India (AAI) said in a post on X.Air India also suspended its flight operations to and from Chennai airport till 7am on Sunday due to unfavourable weather conditions in wake of the cyclone.The complete disruption of services left the passengers in a lurch and according to ballpark estimates from official sources, over 10,000 people could have been affected due to cancellations and diversions. While the services were hit, nearly 1,000 passengers continued to stay back inside the airport premises to take the first available flight from here to their respective destinations.As many as 20 flights were cancelled in Hyderabad as well which were services to and from Chennai and Tirupati.Health Services ImpactedAdditional Chief Secretary Health Dept Govt of Tamil Nadu Supriya Sahu said that Chromepet’s Government Hospital was waterlogged due to heavy rainfall. She informed that all the essential services were shifted to the first floor during the cyclone preparedness.“I made a visit and interacted with patients, doctors and nurses. Commend the tireless efforts of doctors & the team ensuring patient safety during these challenging times. To address the issue permanently a 300-bedded hospital at a cost of Rs 110 Cr is sanctioned by the Govt. It is under construction in the vicinity and will be operational early next year," she said.Coastal Roads Closed, IT Employees Asked For WFHIn view of the changing weather conditions due to the cyclonic storm, the Tamil Nadu government directed authorities to suspend public transport movement on key roads, including the East Coast Road (ECR) and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), during the afternoon of November 30.The routes running close to the coastal areas are temporarily suspended for vehicular movement to mitigate the risk posed by the cyclonic storm, said the government, adding that the step will prevent danger to life by strong winds and heavy rain during the landfall process.Additionally, the state government also directed the IT companies to allow their employees to opt for work from home on November 30. The step was taken to reduce the number of people commuting during the storm’s peak hours.Cyclone Fengal, which intensified into a cyclonic storm on November 29, is predicted to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry around midday, the IMD said.Advisory Issued For Fishermen, Relief Camps InstalledThe state authorities have issued advisories for fishermen and residents, urging them to stay alert as the cyclonic storm approaches. The coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, especially around Karaikal and Puducherry, are expecting rough sea conditions, strong winds, and rainfall.With preparations in place, the Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Department set up 2,229 relief camps across the state, ensuring that resources are available for those who may need shelter during the storm’s landfall time. Similar preparations were seen across Puducherry.SSP Puducherry, Kalaivanan said, “For the last four days we have been deploying police personnel along the beach and apart from this we are also informing the fishermen and people living in low-lying areas to be careful. Fishermen are not venturing into the sea. Since last night, we have closed all the beaches. We have deployed nearly 300 personnel across all the beaches of Puducherry and we are coordinating with NDRF also."Till now, 471 people from 164 families have already been accommodated in relief camps in Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts, said the local authorities, who have also deployed essential equipment, including motor pumps, generators, and boats, to affected regions such as Chennai, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai.News india Cyclone Fengal Makes Landfall Near Puducherry, Likely To Cross Tamil Nadu Coast In 3 Hours