Tag: The India Meteorological Department

NEW DELHI: In a welcome relief for Delhi residents from the intense heat, the national capital experienced light showers amidst the ongoing heatwave. The rainfall brought down the temperature after it had soared to 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest-ever temperature recorded in the country. Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India are expected to see relief from the heatwave conditions starting from June 1, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that a decrease in temperature can be anticipated as winds from the Arabian Sea are likely to bring respite, leading to a significant reduction in the prevailing heatwave.

Delhi sees relief from record heat with light showers

NEW DELHI: In a welcome relief for Delhi residents from the intense heat, the national…

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the country will suffer extreme heat from April to June with the central and western peninsula regions anticipated to be worst affected. “For the month of April 2024, above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country,” IMD said in a press release. Kiren Rijiju, minister for Earth Sciences, Government of India, urged stakeholders to take precautionary measures in advance due to the dates for the extreme weather and Lok Sabha elections coinciding. It is going to be very challenging for all of us. Since we are the most populous country in the world and face extreme weather conditions, it makes it absolutely necessary for India to prepare in advance," the minister said in the press conference

India set to face heat wave between April-June

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the country will suffer extreme heat…

Heavy Rain, landslides in Goa, IMD issues red alert

Heavy Rain, landslides in Goa, IMD issues red alert

GOA: On Wednesday, August 5, heavy rain, and landslides hit the rail and road traffic…

IMD along with BMC to install 100 new weather stations in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced…