Bhopal, April 2 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s Meteorological Centre Bhopal has issued a warning that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and hail will affect large parts of Madhya Pradesh till April 5. Residents have been advised to remain alert, especially in rural and outdoor areas.According to the 08.30 a.m. observation-based bulletin issued at 1 p.m. on Thursday, an active “Western Disturbance” over East Iran and adjoining Afghanistan, combined with …
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Chennai, April 1 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign reaching its most decisive stretch, the state is likely to face a parallel challenge from rising temperatures, as weather authorities warn of an impending heatwave across several regions. The spike in heat is likely to coincide with the final leg of campaigning ahead of the April 23 polls, raising concerns over public participation and safety. Forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicate that Tamil Nadu m…
Chennai, March 31 (IANS) Over the next three days, coastal districts of southern Tamil Nadu are likely to experience light rainfall, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast points to a continuation of mild pre-summer weather activity in select parts of the state.In its latest bulletin, the IMD stated that one or two places in the southern coastal belt may receive light showers during this period.Meanwhile, districts along the Wes…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Very light rain or drizzle is expected in Delhi on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which forecasts a generally cloudy sky and intermittent weather activity throughout the day. Rain is likely during the afternoon or evening hours, and may be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.According to the IMD, wind speeds could range between 20–30 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 40 kmph. A “yellow alert” had earlier been issued for th…
Imphal/Agartala, March 28 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Centre in Imphal has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across all 16 districts of Manipur over the next five days. Amid rising concerns, the office of the Deputy Commissioner in the mountainous Kaching district has released a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant following a steady rise in water levels of the Imphal R…
Raipur/Sarguja, March 28 (IANS) The Raipur centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast unsettled weather across Chhattisgarh over the next few days due to an active weather system. According to the IMD forecast, on March 29, very light to light rainfall is likely at one or two places, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated locations. Similar conditions with a possibility of hailstorms are expected on March 30.Meanwhile, in a tragic in…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated spells of light to moderate rainfall in parts of the Western Ghats on Saturday, while most other regions of Tamil Nadu, along with Puducherry and Karaikal, are expected to experience predominantly dry weather conditions. According to the latest weather bulletin, one or two places in the Western Ghats districts may receive light to moderate rain during the day. These showers are likely to be localized and are…
Bhopal, March 27 (IANS) The Bhopal centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Jabalpur, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari. Gusty winds of 30–40 km/h are also expected in these areas. The rest of the state is likely to remain dry.The IMD Bhopal centre authorities …
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days, signalling the onset of warmer conditions in several parts of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, the maximum temperature is expected to increase by 2 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees starting Friday, potentially leading to hotter daytime conditions. The IMD stated that dry weather is likely to prevail today across Tamil Nadu and Puducher…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats on Monday, offering some relief amid rising temperatures across the region.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, a low-pressure system prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining south-central Maharashtra is influencing weather patterns across southern India.Under its impact, several districts in south…