India Meteorological Department

Monsoon Likely To Arrive In Delhi Around June 29

Delhi News | ANI | Monday June 24, 2019

Monsoon is likely to arrive in Delhi around June 29, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday dismissing reports of a delayed arrival in the national capital.

Monsoon Arrives In Goa After A Fortnight's Delay, Says Weather Department

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

After a delay of almost a fortnight, the south-west monsoon finally arrived in Goa on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Here Is Why Monsoon Is Critical For The Economy

Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday June 19, 2019

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast average rainfall in 2019, while the country's only private forecaster Skymet has predicted below-normal rainfall.

Summer Crop Sowing Delayed By 2 Weeks On Slow Monsoon Progress

Business | Thomson Reuters | Monday June 17, 2019

Monsoon rainfall was 43 per cent lower than normal so far in June, but in some states, such as Maharashtra, the rainfall deficit was as high as 68 per cent, data compiled by the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed. Lower production of soybeans could force the country to raise imports of edible oils such as palm oil and soyoil, wh...

Forecast Of Thunderstorm And lightning In Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand

India News | ANI | Saturday June 15, 2019

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today said thunderstorm will be accompanied with lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Cyclone Vayu Changed Course, Has Moved To Oman: Gujarat Chief Minister

India News | ANI | Friday June 14, 2019

Cyclone Vayu lay centred over the northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea at 3:30 am on Friday, stated India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Orange Alert In Goa As Cyclone Vayu Likely To Bring Heavy Rains In Konkan

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

The onset of cyclone Vayu will bring heavy rains in Goa and the Konkan area for the next two days, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

High Alert In Gujarat As Vayu Becomes Severe Cyclonic Storm: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Tuesday June 11, 2019

The entire Gujarat coastline was on Tuesday put on "high alert" after cyclonic storm Vayu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the entire coastal belt of the state would be shifted to safer areas. Vayu, which is set to hit the Gujarat coast on Thursday, is currently said to be around 63...

Delhi Temperature To Dip In Coming Days, Cyclone Vayu To Have Some Impact

Delhi News | ANI | Tuesday June 11, 2019

With mercury touching an all-time high of 48 degree Celsius in Delhi yesterday, the India Meteorological Department has said there will be respite from the sweltering heat in the next few days as temperatures are expected to dip.

Cyclonic Storm Vayu Intensifies. How It Will Affect Gujarat, Mumbai

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Gujarat Cyclone Vayu: Cyclonic storm Vayu, that is likely to hit Gujarat on June 13, continues to move in northerly direction and will intensify into severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its 4:30 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday.

Cyclonic Storm Vayu Expected To Reach Mumbai On Wednesday: Highlights

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Cyclone Vayu: A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit Gujarat on June 12 night with a wind speed of 130-140 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Late Monsoon Pushed Rain Deficit In June To 45%: Weather Office

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 9, 2019

A delay in the arrival of monsoon has pushed the country's rainfall deficiency in the first nine days of June to 45 per cent, the India Meteorological Department said today.

After Hot Week, Dust Storm Brings Down Mercury Level In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 6, 2019

A dust storm in Delhi on Thursday evening brought respite for residents from scorching heat, with the mercury dropping several notches.

Weather Office Warns Of Thunderstorm In Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

India News | ANI | Thursday June 6, 2019

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) at isolated places is very likely over Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rayalaseema, interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) today.

Monsoon Likely Delayed Further, To Make Onset Over Kerala On June 7

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 5, 2019

The onset of monsoon could be delayed further by a day to June 7, the India Meteorological Department said Tuesday.