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IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several states on Monday as the southwest monsoon remains active over large parts of the country. According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with heavy rain and severe weather likely to affect several regions. IMD warns of heavy rain and strong winds The weather department said wind speeds could reach up to 80 kmph in some areas, increasing the risk of uprooted trees, power outages, traffic disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The IMD has advised farmers, travellers and people living near rivers and coastal regions to remain vigilant. Residents in hilly states have also been warned about the possibility of landslides and sudden rises in river water levels due to persistent rainfall. Heavy rainfall likely across north India The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand throughout the week. Rainfall activity is also expected …

IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the West Bengal-Odisha coast and is likely to intensify over the next two days, bringing widespread rainfall across Odisha until Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms in South Bengal till July 27 | Kolkata News

IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms in South Bengal till July 27 | Kolkata News

3 min readKolkataJul 24, 2026 05:38 PM IST Written by Antoreep Das The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Friday issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rain across parts of southern West Bengal till July 27, and said thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected to affect several districts, including Kolkata. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Kolkata, said an upper-air cyclonic circulation over north Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh, along with an active monsoon trough, is likely to bring widespread rain across the state over the next four days. South Bengal prediction IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm) at isolated places over East Midnapore, West Midnapore and South 24 Parganas on July 24 and July 26. Heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) is also likely over Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Bankura, Purulia, and Jhargram on different days during the forecast period. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are expected over East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas, while winds of 30–40 kmph may affect the remaining districts of South …

Schools shut in Mandi, Kangra, and Sirmaur as IMD issues red alert

Schools shut in Mandi, Kangra, and Sirmaur as IMD issues red alert

All educational institutions in Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts will be shut on Tuesday, July 21, in view of a red alert issued by the weather department, officials said on Monday. According to PTI, the weather forecasting agency in Himachal Pradesh has issued a red warning for heavy rain in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts on Tuesday. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD Rain Alert, Delhi Weather, India Monsoon Tracker, Thunderstorm News

IMD Rain Alert, Delhi Weather, India Monsoon Tracker, Thunderstorm News

Incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai on Saturday. (Express Photo) Weather Today, IMD Rain Alert, India Monsoon Tracker Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Mumbai, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday (Jul 5). The warning comes a day after incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai. The city recorded over 200 mm of rainfall within ten hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area received exceptionally heavy downpour between 8:00 am on July 4, 2026, and 7:00 am on July 5, 2026, with the eastern suburbs recording the highest overall rainfall, at 250 mm. Vikhroli West topped the charts at 306.6 mm, Tagore Nagar Mun. School, Vikhroli at 298.2 mm, Paspoli Powai Mun. School, Powai received 284.0 mm, whereas Vikhroli Fire Station recorded 283.6 mm. Story continues below this ad The BMC also issued a Red Warning for the regions of Mumbai and Raigad, indicating an urgent need for …

IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for Maharashtra till July 7

IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for Maharashtra till July 7

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Maharashtra, forecasting intense rainfall activity across the state over the next week due to active monsoon systems. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Mumbai, said several weather systems are likely to trigger widespread rainfall, including heavy to very heavy spells, particularly over Konkan and the adjoining ghat regions of Madhya Maharashtra. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD predicts thunderstorms, rainfall across Maharashtra over the next few days

IMD predicts thunderstorms, rainfall across Maharashtra over the next few days

Maharashtra witnessed mixed monsoon conditions on Sunday, with moderate rainfall reported in parts of the state, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), even as daytime temperatures remained above normal at several locations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued thunderstorms, and rainfall across the state over the coming days. Mumbai and MMR weather Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 32.4 degrees Celsius, which was 1.4 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, marginally 0.1 degree above normal. The weather office has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies with thunderstorms, lightning, moderate rainfall in Mumbai and neighbouring districts over the next few days. Thane and Palghar are also expected to witness thunderstorms, moderate rain and gusty winds, while Raigad and other coastal parts of MMR may experience isolated heavy rainfall during the forecast period. Temperatures remain above normal across Maharashtra Brahmapuri in Vidarbha recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 39.3 degrees Celsius, while Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats registered the lowest minimum temperature at 18.9 degrees Celsius. Other notable …

Wet spell to continue as IMD issues fresh rainfall forecast

Wet spell to continue as IMD issues fresh rainfall forecast

Following widespread showers across Maharashtra on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rainfall activity across the state over the next five days. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and parts of the Konkan region, while several districts may also experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds through June 28. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Heavy rainfall alert for Konkan as Vidarbha battles extreme heat

Heavy rainfall alert for Konkan as Vidarbha battles extreme heat

Maharashtra continued to witness contrasting weather conditions on Monday, with active monsoon conditions prevailing across Mumbai, Konkan and parts of western Maharashtra, while several districts in Vidarbha remained under the grip of severe heatwave conditions despite isolated rainfall activity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across coastal and western Maharashtra, while eastern districts are likely to experience only isolated showers amid unusually high temperatures.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Video: Heavy rain, dust storm batter Delhi-NCR as IMD issues red alert

Video: Heavy rain, dust storm batter Delhi-NCR as IMD issues red alert

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday afternoon as a dust storm swept through the region, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the national capital. The sudden change in weather disrupted normal life and affected traffic movement across several areas. Residents witnessed dark skies, gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms as an active western disturbance influenced weather conditions across northwest India. Delhi experienced steady rainfall from Monday morning, providing relief from the intense summer heat that had gripped the city in recent weeks. The capital recorded partly cloudy conditions with temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius during the day. According to forecasts, the maximum temperature was expected to touch 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was likely to remain around 27 degrees Celsius. Several weather observatories, including Palam and Ayanagar, recorded light rainfall during the morning hours before heavier showers arrived later in the day. #WATCH | Delhi witnesses a weather change as a dust storm sweeps across the Dwarka Sector 12 Metro station area. pic.twitter.com/5JyMlBsk6J …