Bhopal, April 19 (IANS) Isolated rainfall or drizzle accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning in select districts of Madhya Pradesh from Sunday evening to Monday are likely to occur, Bhopal Center of India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A heatwave is also likely to persist in several other parts of the state.According to the daily weather summary and forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal on Sunday, the weather remained mainly dry across all divisions of the state during …
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Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several regions in Maharashtra, predicting thunderstorm activity and unseasonal rain between April 20 and April 22.Residents in Western Maharashtra, Khandesh, Marathwada, and Vidarbha have been advised to remain alert as atmospheric conditions are expected to shift significantly over the coming days. The state government, in a release, said that according to the latest weather models, Maharashtra w…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday directed the Agriculture Secretary and concerned senior officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made well in advance to safeguard farmers’ interests.The meeting to reviews Kharif preparedness extensively discussed weather forecasts, water availability, crop conditions, arrangements for seeds and other agricultural inputs, states’ preparations, and action plans to cope with potential adverse weat…
Chennai, April 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels is likely to cause discomfort in parts of coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days and light rain is likely in Western Ghats. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, weather conditions across the State are expected to remain varied, with heat intensifying in interior regions while some areas may receive l…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In a welcome break from the relentless heat sweeping Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), the weather took a dramatic turn on Friday afternoon, as dark clouds rolled in and a light drizzle cooled the adjoining areas.The sudden transformation — marked by gusty winds, overcast skies and scattered showers — offered much-needed respite to residents who had been reeling under intense sunshine and rising temperatures for days. Streets shimmering under harsh sunlight on…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said a monsoon deficit is expected in most districts of the state, barring five, and directed Deputy Commissioners to take precautionary measures to ensure there is no shortage of drinking water.He was speaking at a meeting held under his chairmanship at the Vidhana Soudha, attended by district in-charge ministers, Deputy Commissioners, and Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Panchayats, to review drinking water supply in…
Bhopal, April 14 IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued to experience mainly dry weather during the past 24 hours, with no rainfall recorded in any division of the state, according to the Daily Weather Summary issued by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, under the India Meteorological Department. The forecast for the next 24 hours, valid till 8:30 a.m. on April 15, indicates dry weather in all districts of the state with no warnings issued. Clear skies are expected in Bhopal and its neighbourhood, with …
Ahmedabad, April 14 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad is expected to witness a sustained spell of intense heat over the next seven days, with maximum temperatures likely to reach up to 41 degree Celsius, officials said on Tuesday.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that from April 14 until the morning of April 20, the city will experience maximum temperatures ranging between 40 41 degree Celsius and 41 41 degree Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to remain between 23 41…
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that intense heat conditions will continue across interior parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures likely to remain up to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until at least Friday. The department has warned that hot and dry weather will persist, particularly during peak afternoon hours, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and public discomfort across several districts.According to t…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The 2026 southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall over the country is most likely to be below normal or around 95-90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.Releasing its Long Range Forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season rainfall, the IMD said that the seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 92 per cent of the LPA with a model error of plus-minus 5 per cent.The LPA …