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India Meteorological Department

India helping five nations develop early warning systems, says IMD chief

IMD director general said India will play the role of a big brother and a peer advisor to Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Mauritius in the efforts to guard against the impact of extreme weather events.

08 April 2024, 08:49 IST

India helping five nations develop early warning systems, says IMD Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

India helping five nations develop early warning systems, says IMD Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

India helping five nations develop early warning systems, says IMD chief

08 April 2024, 08:49 IST

Large-scale climatic phenomena conducive for monsoon: IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

'This year El Nino is fading. By the beginning of June, it may become a neutral condition,' Mohapatra said, referring to the warming of the central Pacific Ocean which is considered one of the factors to impact the southwest monsoon.

05 April 2024, 10:59 IST

Large-scale climatic phenomena conducive for monsoon: IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Large-scale climatic phenomena conducive for monsoon: IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Large-scale climatic phenomena conducive for monsoon: IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

05 April 2024, 10:59 IST

Karnataka to experience dry weather and heat wave conditions till April 5

For April 6, the IMD has forecast light rainfall in isolated places over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Bidar, Kalaburgi, Kodagu, Mandya, Mysuru districts of Karnataka, whereas the remaining districts of the state are likely to experience dry weather.

02 April 2024, 14:56 IST

Karnataka to experience dry weather and heat wave conditions till April 5

Karnataka to experience dry weather and heat wave conditions till April 5

Karnataka to experience dry weather and heat wave conditions till April 5

02 April 2024, 14:56 IST

Over 300 houses, churches damaged as hailstorm lashes Mizoram

More than 300 houses were damaged by hail at Zohmun and Palsang villages in Aizawl district. A church at Lungtan village in Champhai district collapsed and another at Sialsuk in Aizawl also suffered damages.

01 April 2024, 10:25 IST

Several houses damaged as rain, storm lash Mizoram

Several houses damaged as rain, storm lash Mizoram

Over 300 houses, churches damaged as hailstorm lashes Mizoram

01 April 2024, 10:25 IST

Fresh western disturbance likely to hit Himachal, over 400 roads remain closed

Over 400 roads, including four national highways, in the state remained shut for vehicular traffic on Thursday after heavy snowfall and rain lashed several areas recently.

07 March 2024, 11:00 IST

Fresh western disturbance likely to hit Himachal, over 400 roads remain closed

Fresh western disturbance likely to hit Himachal, over 400 roads remain closed

Fresh western disturbance likely to hit Himachal, over 400 roads remain closed

07 March 2024, 11:00 IST

Lok Sabha elections likely to be held amidst heatwave, warns IMD

The duration of the heatwave days could be six to 15 days longer than average, exposing the people and politicians to climatological heat across the country.

01 March 2024, 15:17 IST

Lok Sabha elections likely to be held amidst heatwave, warns IMD

Lok Sabha elections likely to be held amidst heatwave, warns IMD

Lok Sabha elections likely to be held amidst heatwave, warns IMD

01 March 2024, 15:17 IST

India to see warmer start to summer this year

The country is likely to record above-normal rainfall in March (more than 117 per cent of the long-period average of 29.9 mm).

01 March 2024, 11:26 IST

India to see warmer start to summer this year: IMD

India to see warmer start to summer this year: IMD

India to see warmer start to summer this year

01 March 2024, 11:26 IST

IMD decides to shut down all 199 district agromet units across country

In its order issued on January 17, the IMD said that the services of the district agromet units (DAMU) will not be extended beyond the current financial year (2023-2024)

01 February 2024, 08:42 IST

IMD decides to shut down all 199 district agromet units across country

IMD decides to shut down all 199 district agromet units across country

IMD decides to shut down all 199 district agromet units across country

01 February 2024, 08:42 IST

IMD turns 150: More Doppler radars, supercomputers planned for further precision in weather prediction

The number of Doppler radars in the country has increased from 15 in 2014 to 39 in 2023, and additional 25 radars will be added in the next 2-3 years, of which 11 will be in the eastern Himalayas.

15 January 2024, 15:03 IST

IMD turns 150: More Doppler radars, supercomputers planned for further precision in weather prediction

IMD turns 150: More Doppler radars, supercomputers planned for further precision in weather prediction

IMD turns 150: More Doppler radars, supercomputers planned for further precision in weather prediction

15 January 2024, 15:03 IST

India aims to leverage tech to detect all small-scale severe weather events: Earth Sciences minister Rijiju

While launching the yearlong 150th-anniversary celebrations of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Rijiju emphasised that weather and climate impacts are more pronounced than ever, and India strives to become a more climate-resilient country.

15 January 2024, 10:54 IST

India aims to leverage tech to detect all small-scale severe weather events: Earth Sciences minister Rijiju

India aims to leverage tech to detect all small-scale severe weather events: Earth Sciences minister Rijiju

India aims to leverage tech to detect all small-scale severe weather events: Earth Sciences minister Rijiju

15 January 2024, 10:54 IST