India Meteorological Department
No mentions found
This entity hasn't been tracked yet, or Iris is still building its knowledge base.
Related Articles from SNS
Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD issues yellow alert
Rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday evening, followed by dust storms and strong winds, bringing relief from the heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hail and further rainfall across the national capital. According to the weather department, parts of central, northeast, southwest, west, northwest and north Delhi are likely to witness a dust storm followed by severe thunderstorms, lightning, hail and light to...
Monsoon arrives in Kerala, after 3-day delay
The southwest (summer) monsoon set in over Kerala on Thursday, three days after its normal onset date, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The monsoon normally arrives in Kerala on June 1, marking the beginning of the four-month rainy season as well as kharif crop sowing operations in India. This is only the second time in the past 22 years that IMD's operational forecast of the monsoon's onset date over Kerala has been off the mark - the Met department had earlier predicted May 26...
Southwest monsoon hits Kerala; IMD warns of weak season
The southwest monsoon made its onset over Kerala on Thursday, marking the start of the country's four month rainy season(June-September), according to the India Meteorological Department ( IMD). "The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, some parts of west central and east central Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep islands, Kerala and some parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, remaining parts of Comorin area, southeast Bay of Bengal...
Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests
Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests The monsoon rains are essential for driving India’s $4 trillion economy. Monsoon rains have arrived in India’s southeastern state of Kerala three days late, the Meteorological Department says. The rains typically arrive on June 1 and are critical to India’s economic health, enabling farmers to plant cotton, soya beans, sugarcane, rice and corn.
India's extreme heat takes a toll on workers as experts urge long-term solutions
India's extreme heat takes a toll on workers as experts urge long-term solutions From daily-wage labourers to small business owners, millions are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures of beyond 40°C while trying to earn a living. For small business owner Himanshu Kumar, closing his shop during a heatwave is not an option. The travel agency owner, who operates in the heart of New Delhi, told CNA that soaring temperatures are making it increasingly difficult to work – but staying home...
Indian stock markets dive amid Middle East escalation
Indian stock markets dive amid Middle East escalation Published June 8, 2026last updated June 8, 2026What you need to know - India's Sensex and Nifty traded 0.7% lower an hour after opening - Markets are reacting to Middle East tensions, higher crude prices and possible Fed hikes Here's a roundup of the biggest headlines from India on Monday, June 8, 2026: 'We will tackle it': India's commerce minister on fresh US tariffs Days after the Trump administration proposed a new 12.5% tariff on...
Heatwaves are killing tens of thousands in India. Officials are barely counting them
Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated. India has been sweltering through a baking hot summer, with temperatures in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh creeping past 48°C in May. A recent study underlines the dangers of these worsening highs.
Delhi weather disrupts air traffic: 13 flights go around, 11 diverted to other airports
Severe weather conditions disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport on Thursday, forcing 13 incoming flights to go around before attempting to land. Of the 13 flights, 11 were diverted to nearby airports due to adverse weather conditions, while two later landed safely in the national capital. The disruption came as Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather on Thursday.
‘Extremely Severe’ alert buzzes phones as heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi, UP
Several residents across Delhi-NCR and parts of western Uttar Pradesh were startled on Saturday after receiving an “Extremely Severe Alert” notification on their mobile phones, accompanied by a loud warning buzzer. The alert warned of severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, heavy rainfall and hailstorms, likely to affect several districts over the next few hours. The message stated: “Severe Thunderstorm (wind speed 60–80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph) with...
Watch: Massive dust wall engulfs Jaisalmer, darkens skies
A massive dust whirlwind swept through the border and canal regions of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Sunday, disrupting normal life in Ramgarh, Mohangarh, PTM town, Nachna and several nearby areas. The whirlwind reportedly originated near the India-Pakistan border and quickly spread across the region, covering the sky with thick dust and reducing visibility. The dust cloud was so dense that daylight briefly gave way to conditions resembling darkness.