Patna, April 29 (IANS) The weather in Patna witnessed a dramatic shift on Wednesday evening, offering much-needed relief to residents who had been enduring intense heat and scorching sunshine since morning.Strong winds accompanied by rain transformed the atmosphere into a cool and pleasant one.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), alerts have been issued for multiple districts across the state.The department has forecast strong winds, rainfall and lightning strikes over the nex…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Residents of the Delhi-NCR are likely to experience relief from the intense heatwave conditions over the next four days, according to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated shift in weather patterns is expected to bring down temperatures while also triggering rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across the region. As a result, a slight improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI) is also expected. On Tuesday, the…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Large parts of India are already experiencing intense summer conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a mix of severe heat and scattered rainfall activity in the coming days. According to the latest weather update, heatwave conditions are expected to persist across several northern, central, and eastern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisga…
Srinagar, April 3 (IANS) The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4.A statement by the local MeT Department said, “J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4.On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate r…
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 …
Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from unseasonal rainfall across several districts of the state and enquired about the condition of farmers affected by the adverse weather.He directed District Magistrates to submit detailed reports outlining the challenges being faced by farmers due to the untimely rainfall.Stressing the need for vigilance, the Chief Minister instructed officials to remain on high alert and ensure th…
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Following a squall that swept across Kolkata and several districts overnight, the Met department on Saturday forecast an intensification of rain accompanied by thunderstorms later in the day, particularly across south Bengal.The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore said that the current spell of rain is due to a western disturbance. Last night, due to thunderstorms and rain, Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s aircraft was unable to land at Netaji Subhas Chand…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Groundwater levels across Tamil Nadu have witnessed a significant decline, with 29 out of 38 districts recording a drop in February compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre under the government’s Water Resources Department.The findings indicate a worsening trend in water availability despite a year of above-normal rainfall. The data shows that Dindigul and Tirupur districts recorded the …
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Parts of the national Capital woke up to dense fog on Saturday morning after rainfall the previous evening, reducing visibility in several areas. Similar weather conditions were observed across Delhi-NCR, such as Delhi Cantt, North Ridge, Ghaziabad and Noida, where a thin layer of fog lingered over the skyline.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the current spell of unstable weather is likely to continue, with another round of rainfall forecast for …
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Dark, dense cloud cover continues to hover over large parts of Uttar Pradesh, with no immediate relief in sight as volatile weather conditions grip the state. Driven by an active western disturbance and local pressure systems, the situation is becoming increasingly severe, especially in the eastern and Terai regions.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Lucknow, multiple districts are likely to face a combination of heavy rainfall, lightning strikes…