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NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon hit India on Thursday with its onset over Kerala, a week later than normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced.

The Times of India

Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy to intensify, move northwards: IMD

The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy would intensify further and move north-northwestwards, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Hindu

Widespread rain forecast in Kerala for five days

Kerala is likely to receive widespread rain across the State for the next five days, says a bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here on Wednesday.

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Season’s first cyclone takes shape in the Arabian Sea

The first cyclone in the Arabian Sea this year is likely to take shape in 12 hours, according to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here on Tuesday. The cyclone will be named Biparjoy as suggested by Bangladesh

The Hindu

Depression over Arabian Sea likely to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD

IMD predicts cyclonic storm over east-central Arabian Sea on June 6, 2023

The Hindu

Parts of Delhi witnesses light rains, maximum temperature settles at 33.7 deg C

NEW DELHI: Light rains were witnessed in some parts of the national capital on Sunday, which recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius, six notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said.

The Times of India

IMD retains its normal outlook for monsoon

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has kept its forecast of normal rainfall from June-September this year, unchanged from its prediction in April. At 96% of the Long Period Average (a 50-year mean) of 87 cm, this is at the lowest end of what is considered ‘normal.’ The chances of an…

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IMD issues 4th heatwave alert in Konkan region, other Maharashtra districts

Heatwave conditions have been declared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in various regions of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Konkan, central Maharashtra, and Vidarbha.

The Hindu

Cyclone Mocha may impact entire northeast: IMD

GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said the entire northeastern region may be impacted by Cyclone Mocha which is expected to hit the Myanmar-Bangladesh coast on Sunday.

The Times of India

Cyclone Mocha to be stronger than expected

Cyclone Mocha, currently located in the eastern Bay of Bengal, is likely to be stronger than initially forecast but poses little threat to India, with all of its fury likely to be concentrated in Myanmar and parts of Bangladesh, suggests the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Hindu

45 mandals in Andhra Pradesh likely to experience heatwave on May 11

Several mandals in Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience heatwave conditions in the days to come, as per the forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the A.P. State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA).

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Low Pressure Area, harbinger to Cyclone Mocha, forms in Bay of Bengal

A ‘low pressure area (LPA),’ or a precursor to a cyclone has been formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea, the Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed on May 8.

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India will get its own index to quantify heat impact next year: IMD chief

India will launch its own composite index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

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IMD predicts cyclone in Bay of Bengal by May 10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 3 said that a cyclone could likely form at the Bay of Bengal by early next week, however its strength, direction and impact on India was yet to gauged.

The Times of India

Delhi records maximum temperature at 33.1 degrees Celsius

NEW DELHI: The national capital Delhi on Saturday witnessed a pleasant day as the maximum temperature settled at 33.1 degrees Celsius, six notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The Times of India

IMD launches ‘heat index’ to give ‘real feel’ information

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IMD predicts more heatwave days for eastern India in May

May, generally the hottest month in most of India, is likely to be particularly scorching in large parts of eastern India but Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat — while still sizzling — are likely to see increased rain and limited heatwaves, according to the India Meteorological Department

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Parts of Delhi witness short spell of rain

NEW DELHI: Parts of Delhi witnessed a short spell of rain on Thursday evening. The maximum temperature was recorded at 38.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department. Several parts of the city, including east, central and southeast, received rains.

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Early warning is first defense in India climate disasters

Following the devastating 2017 Cyclone Ockhi that ravaged several parts of Kerala state, the India Meteorological Department as well as the state have fast tracked ramping up infrastructure for cyclone warnings

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Maximum temperature settles at 34.8 deg C in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 34.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department said.

The Times of India

Light rain in parts of Delhi, partly cloudy sky likely on Saturday

NEW DELHI: Light rainfall in parts of the national capital brought the mercury one notch below normal to 30.2 degrees Celsius on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The Times of India

Hailstorm lash parts of Delhi, maximum temperature settles at 28 deg C

NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Hailstorm lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday, bringing the maximum temperature three notches below the season's average to 28 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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