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As Cyclone Amphan inches closer to coasts, Odisha records light rainfall

The cyclone is being continuously tracked by the Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Vishakhapatnam.

19 May 2020 3:42 PM

In a breather for those hit by floods, the intensity of rainfall in the state is likely to reduce, according to weathermen. Presently, the districts of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur are reeling under severe floods owing to incessant rain this week.

Intensity of rainfall in Maharashtra to reduce: IMD

Due to rough weather at sea, the MET department has advised people to avoid venturing into the water for next 24 hours.

11 Aug 2019 3:02 AM

Motorists use headlights in broad daylight as visibility gets poor due to rains and clouds, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Heavy rain hits Delhi, NCR; traffic affected, roads caves in at Ghaziabad

In Ghaziabad, the newly constructed Raj Nagar Extension Elevated Road was heavily waterlogged due to the rains.

26 Jul 2018 12:42 PM

People cross a road during a heavy downpour in Kolkata on Thursday.

Low pressure to trigger early monsoon

The Met department has warned fishermen not to venture into the sea along these areas from June 8 afternoon till further notification.

08 Jun 2018 6:39 AM

Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder and lightning on Monday night, causing water-logging and disruption of local train services. (Representational Image)

Monsoon likely to reach Maharashtra by June 6, says Met department

IMD has predicted normal rainfall for the country, as well as Maharashtra.

05 Jun 2018 7:57 PM

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season with the mercury soaring to 46 degrees Celsius in some parts of the city. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Severe heat wave warning issued for Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, other northern states

Met department also said that parts of Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will also experience dust storm on May 24.

23 May 2018 1:39 PM

Tremors were also felt in Himachal, triggering panic among the people. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.

Quake felt in Delhi-NCR, no casualties reported

At many places, people rushed out of homes, offices and other work places in panic.

10 May 2018 6:02 AM

The Delhi government and Delhi traffic police have also issued directives following the alert. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

After dust storm, Delhi-NCR brace for thunderstorm, gusty wind

The government also issued a list of 'dos and don'ts' to deal with any such possible situation.

08 May 2018 8:07 AM

Average monsoon rains raise possibility of higher farm and economic growth in country. (Representational image)

India likely to receive average monsoon rains in 2018: Met department

Monsoon rains, the lifeline of the country’s USD 2 trillion economy, are expected to be 97 per cent of a long-term average.

16 Apr 2018 5:27 PM

Delhi witnessed its first storm of the season on Friday that gave way to a light drizzle, much to the relief of the people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Delhi wakes up to rainfall, temperature dips to 24 degree

Met department had predicted thunderstorm for Monday, accompanied with gusty winds.

09 Apr 2018 9:48 AM

Though the forecast projected higher than normal temperature across the country, months from march to May are likely to be particularly merciless in north India. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Scorching summer ahead: IMD predicts high temperatures from March to May

The forecast for the March to May period is prepared on the basis of prevailing initial conditions in February.

01 Mar 2018 11:39 AM

13 trains had to be cancelled due to poor visibility while 21 trains are running late. (Representational Image)

Delhi: Dense fog shrouds city, 13 north-bound trains cancelled

The mercury also dropped to 5.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average.

17 Jan 2018 3:49 PM

People try to keep themselves warm in the city as cold spell continue in the state. (Photo: Asian Age)

Bengal reels under cold spell; similar conditions to stay

There was abnormal drop in day temperatures in some sub-Himalayan districts.

08 Jan 2018 2:06 AM

The air was fully concentrated with moisture with the Met department recording 100 per cent relative humidity at 8:30 am. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Delhi: Mercury dips to season's lowest, fog disrupts air, rail traffic

36 trains were cancelled, 30 rescheduled, while major airlines informed that their services have been hit.

06 Jan 2018 12:07 PM

There has been a forecast of clear skies along with moderate fog in the morning. (Photo: PTI/File)

Fog hits air services as cold wave grips capital

Delhi experienced the coldest day of the season with temperatures dropping as low as 5 degress Celsius.

06 Jan 2018 3:24 AM

The IMD predicted low winds, poor ventilation coefficient and stable atmospheric conditions, likely to cause episodic severe air quality events. (Photo: File)

Delhi: Met forecasts 'severe' air pollution in New Year run-up

The concentration of pollutants will rise till at least December 29 due to low velocity wind and the coming down of the atmospheric layer.

26 Dec 2017 9:09 PM

A Met report said the minimum temperature in Delhi was 8 degrees Celsius and maximum temperature was 18 degrees Celsius.

Delhi: Cold wave intensifies, 25 trains delayed, 12 cancelled

Delhi has been experiencing bitter cold for the past few days and fog was also seen in some parts.

15 Dec 2017 1:11 PM

A poor visibility was recorded in several parts of the national capital on Monday as smog continued to engulf the city. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi smog: Visibility drops, temperature settles at 8.3 degrees

The weatherman has forecast a partly clear sky later on Monday and mist on Tuesday morning.

04 Dec 2017 12:57 PM

Rainfall in the range of 104 to 100 is 'above normal' and anything that surpasses it is considered as 'excess.' (Photo: Representational)

Met office revises monsoon forecast, says India will get 98% rainfall

In its initial forecast released in April, the IMD said the country could receive rainfall 96 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA).

06 Jun 2017 9:03 PM

Tuesday’s maximum temperature is three degrees more than that recorded on Monday when the maximum recorded was 34ºC.

Respite temporary, heat to rise during weekend

Temperatures may approach 43ºC in the national capital soon.

12 Apr 2017 2:52 AM

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