Rainfall

Extreme weather events claimed 1,750 lives in India in 2021, Maharashtra worst-hit; check state-wise list

While thunderstorms and lightning claimed more than 780 lives across India last year, over 750 people died in heavy rainfall and flood-related incidents.

Jan 15, 2022, 06:39 AM IST

Rainfall, snow and hailstorm likely in these states today- Check IMD’s full prediction here

IMD said rains are likely in parts of the national capital, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states. 

Jan 09, 2022, 11:05 AM IST

IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad today

"Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain with few spells of heavy intensity rain would continue to occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR ( Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Manesar)," IMD said in a tweet. 

Jan 09, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms lash parts of Delhi-NCR; more rain likely today

Delhi and its adjoining areas witnessed heavy rainfall with thunderstorms. 

Jan 08, 2022, 06:24 AM IST

Wet spell over northwest India, heavy snowfall warning in Kashmir; Read IMD’s full prediction here

The wet spell over northwest and central India would continue till January 9, said IMD. 

Jan 07, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

Heavy rain, snow likely in these states till January 9; Check IMD’s full forecast here

An intense Western Disturbance is very likely to affect Northwest India from the night January 6 onwards and under its influence, an induced cyclonic circulation very likely to form over southwest Rajasthan and neighbourhood on January 7. 

Jan 06, 2022, 11:42 AM IST

Weather update: Tamil Nadu to witness more rainfall, cold wave conditions to prevail in Northwest India- Full forecast here

IMD said there is a possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over coastal Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during next 2 days, while cold wave conditions are likely over Northwest India during this time. 

Jan 02, 2022, 10:37 AM IST

Rain, snow likely in THESE 4 states/UTs between January 4-7: IMD

From January 4-7, there could be rainfall or snowfall at most places over the western Himalayan region, the IMD DG said. 

Jan 01, 2022, 17:54 PM IST

Chennai rain fury: Met department could not predict surprise rainfall, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

"The weather department was unable to predict the heavy rains yesterday. We will take up the issue of upgrading weather forecast systems with the Central Government", the Tamil Nadu CM said. 

Jan 01, 2022, 09:14 AM IST

Heavy rains pound Chennai, cold wave likely in northwest India till Jan 3- Check weather updates

Heavy rains lashed Chennai on Thursday (December 30, 2021) and led to three human deaths due to electrocution. The heavy rainfall also forced four subways to shut down yesterday. 

Dec 31, 2021, 08:06 AM IST

Amarinder Singh to fight Punjab Assembly polls in alliance with BJP

BJP has decided to fight the Punjab Assembly election in an alliance with Capt Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress chief and Sukhdev S Dhindsa'sSAD-Sanyukt Chief.

Dec 27, 2021, 09:14 AM IST

2022 will be the golden page of building a new India, says PM Modi in last Mann Ki Baat address of 2021

"We must remember that a new variant of COVID19 Omicron has knocked our doors. To defeat this global pandemic our effort as citizens is important," PM Modi said in his address. 

Dec 26, 2021, 11:13 AM IST

Eight dead as flash floods wreak havoc in northern Iraq

Omed Khoshnaw, governor of Irbil province said seven had died due to the flash flooding and one after a lightning strike.

Dec 17, 2021, 18:29 PM IST

IMD's weather update: Light rain, thick fog predicted in these cities - check

Unabated cold wave continue in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh while Delhi is expected to witness light drizzle

Dec 15, 2021, 10:54 AM IST

At least 20 killed as flood water sweeps bus in Kenya

Many parts of the Kenya have been experiencing unusually heavy rainfall in the past week. At least 17 people were rescued after the bus was swept into the River Enziu. 

Dec 04, 2021, 23:47 PM IST

Cyclone Jawad: Thousands evacuated in West Bengal, heavy rainfall expected for two days

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Kolkata, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Hooghly and Howrah districts due to cyclone Jawad. 

Dec 04, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

5 contacts of Omicron infected person test COVID positive, samples sent for genome sequencing

Congress, NCP, RJD, TRS and IUML stage walkout from Rajya Sabha over the issue of inflation.

Dec 02, 2021, 08:25 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan may see rainfall and thunderstorm on December 2: IMD

Many parts of India can witness light to heavy rainfall, accompanied with thunderstorm, till December 2.

Nov 30, 2021, 10:10 AM IST

IMD issues very heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry for next 5 days

“Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during 24 to 28 November,” the weather department said.

Nov 24, 2021, 23:22 PM IST

Tamil Nadu to witness heavy rainfall with thunderstorm today due to low pressure, predicts IMD

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with heavy rains in the southern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu with the possibility of downpours in the remote areas of Chennai on Wednesday. 

Nov 24, 2021, 11:26 AM IST