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Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand, Nicobar Islands: IMD

India News | ANI | Saturday May 18, 2019

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the wee hours of Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Maharashtra Drought Worsens As IMD Forecasts Delayed Rainfall

India News | Written by Purva Chitnis | Friday May 17, 2019

As drought conditions in Maharashtra worsen, the India Meteorological Department has warned that rainfall for 2019 has been delayed by at least a week and it could take another month before monsoons reach the beleaguered state

Heat Wave Grips North And South India, Andhra Pradesh To Touch 47 Degrees

India News | Edited By Prionka Jha (With Inputs From ANI) | Thursday May 9, 2019

The northern part of India continues to remain under the grip of an intense heat wave, with Jammu recording the highest temperature of the season at over 40 degrees celsius, according to the Meteorological Department.

UN Praises Weather Department For "Pinpoint Accuracy" On Cyclone Fani

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 4, 2019

The UN agency for disaster reduction has commended the Indian Meteorological Department's "almost pinpoint accuracy" of early warnings that helped authorities conduct a well-targeted evacuation plan and minimise the loss of life as extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani made landfall near the coastal city of Puri.

Cyclone Pummels AIIMS Bhubaneswar Building; Hostel Roof Torn Off On Video

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday May 3, 2019

The roof of a building at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is ripped off in a video clip that was tweeted by the government's media department on Friday, as Cyclone Fani slammed Odisha, leaving three dead, villages submerged and trees and electricity poles uprooted. "Extensive damage to the structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, all patients, staff and students safe," U...

"The Sound And Fury": Video Shows Cyclone Fani's Terrifying Impact

India News | Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Friday May 3, 2019

Cyclone Fani hit the Odisha coast this morning with gusting winds and heavy rain. The impact of the Category 4 storm started around 8 am, said the Indian Meteorological Department.

Authorities Warn Not To Be Deceived By Cyclone Fani's Calm Eye

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

The India Meteorological Department, or IMD, has cautioned people to not lower guard after the first arm of Cyclone Fani hits the east coast and moves forward, bringing the eye of the storm into the focus which is very calm.

Cyclone Fani Live Updates: Cyclone Fani To Make Landfall In Odisha's Puri Today

India News | Edited by Arun Nair and Niharika Banerjee | Friday May 3, 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani will make landfall today morning around 9.30 am in Odisha's Puri, much before the earlier forecast of 3 pm. The Odisha government has moved 11 lakh people to safety and advised the public to remain indoor on Friday. Fani is being regarded as the most severe cyclonic storm since the super cyclone of 1999 that...

Cyclone Fani May Intensify Further, Heads Towards Odisha Coast: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday April 30, 2019

The Navy is on high alert as Cyclone Fani, that is nearing coastal Odisha, intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" today. It could strengthen further and turn to a "extremely severe cyclonic storm" in the next 36 hours, the weather department said in Fani cyclone update. Coastal Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are on high alert as Cyc...

Lucknow School Timings Reduced Due To Heat Wave Conditions

Cities | ANI | Monday April 29, 2019

In view of rising temperature in the city, Lucknow District Magistrate on Sunday gave directions to all government and private schools to reduce their closing timings.

Pre-Monsoon Rainfall Records 27 Per Cent Deficiency: Weather Department

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 28, 2019

Pre-monsoon rainfall from March to April, a phenomenon critical to agriculture in some parts of the country, has recorded 27 per cent deficiency, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Cyclone Fani Likely To Intensify Into Severe Cyclonic Storm Today: LIVE Updates

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday April 28, 2019

Cyclone Fani, which has been strengthening in south-east Bay of Bengal, is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours.

Cyclone Fani Likely To Intensify Into "Severe Cyclonic Storm" Today

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday April 28, 2019

Cyclone Fani, which is inching closer to the coast of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh, is likely to intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm" today, the weather department has said. "Fani" could strengthen into a "very severe cyclonic storm" in the next 24 hours and reach the coast by Tuesday evening, the agency said.

Weather Forecast: Rain, Thunderstorm Likely In These States Today

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday April 16, 2019

Weather Today: The Indian Meteorological Department or IMD has predicted that may parts of India will see rain and thunderstorm today, bringing the temperatures down. Check weather forecast in India here.

Monsoon Likely To Be Near Normal This Year, Says Met Department

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday April 15, 2019

Monsoon rains are expected to be average this year, the India Meteorological Department or IMD said on Monday, which should support agricultural production and economic growth in the country, where half of the farmland lacks irrigation.