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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 …

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 …

Wet spell forecast in Himachal till June 4; alert issued for thunderstorm

Wet spell forecast in Himachal till June 4; alert issued for thunderstorm

The weather office here has forecast a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till June 4, issuing an alert for thunderstorm, lightning and gusts at 40-50 kmph across the district, as a bout of severe hailstorm and rain lashed the state capital and adjoining areas on Friday evening. Shimla: People walk during rain at the Ridge, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Friday, May 29, 2026. (PTI) The inclement weather warning was issued for 10 districts, barring Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti, for Saturday (May 30). Light to moderate rain and snow is likely at few places on May 30, while light rain and snow is likely at isolated places between May 31 and June 4, the MeT said. Also Read | Himachal: 3 killed as temple-bound family meets with fatal accident Hailstorm accompanied by sharp showers lashed state capital Shimla and adjoining areas on Friday evening. Dark clouds hung low and visibility was reduced to a few metres, forcing vehicles to slow to a crawl. Light rains were witnessed in isolated places in Sirmaur and Lahaul and …

IMD issues heavy rain and thunderstorm alert across Kerala till June 2 amid monsoon advance

IMD issues heavy rain and thunderstorm alert across Kerala till June 2 amid monsoon advance

Kerala is set to witness widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds till June 2 as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast favourable conditions for the further advance of the southwest monsoon over large parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal during the next two to three days.  According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon is likely to advance further into more parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, the Lakshadweep region, the southwest Bay of Bengal, the central-east Bay of Bengal, the central-west Bay of Bengal, the remaining parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal and parts of the northeast Bay of Bengal over the coming days. 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

Barmer burns at 48.3 degree Celsius as IMD warns of continuing severe heatwave

Barmer burns at 48.3 degree Celsius as IMD warns of continuing severe heatwave

Barmer turned into the hottest hotspot in the state on Tuesday, recording a searing 48.3 degrees Celsius the highest temperature logged in Rajasthan this season, while other parts of the state continued to bake under a relentless heatwave on Wednesday. The Meteorological Department issued red alerts for several districts.  Weather officials warned that the blistering conditions are expected to continue for at least the next two days, offering little relief from the intense summer spell, as per IANS reports. 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

Temperatures breach 45°C in five Telangana districts; thunderstorm alert on Saturday

Temperatures breach 45°C in five Telangana districts; thunderstorm alert on Saturday

Temperatures over 45°C was recorded in five districts of Telangana on Thursday (April 24, 2025) | Photo Credit: Graphics: Subyendu Ganguly The ongoing heatwave sweeping across Telangana has intensified with several regions recording dangerously high temperatures on Thursday (April 24, 2025). According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), six districts reported maximum temperatures of 45°C or higher, pushing the mercury into the red zone. Tanur in Nirmal and Armoor in Nizamabad were the hottest locations, each recording 45.4°C. Close behind were Korutla in Jagtial with 45.3°C, Bela in Adilabad at 45.2°C, Bheemini in Mancherial reaching 45.1°C, and Kerameri in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad registering an even 45°C. Other regions too hovered just below the 45°C. Maldakal in Jogulamba Gadwal and Damaracherla in Nalgonda recorded 44.9°C; followed by Madnur in Kamareddy at 44.6°C; Palakurthy in Peddapalli at 44.5°C and Gangadhara in Karimnagar touching 44.4°C. The heatwave showed no signs of relenting in the rest of the State either. The remaining 22 districts recorded temperatures ranging between 41°C and 43°C, with even urban pockets feeling …