Indian Navy initiates preparatory actions to combat Cyclone Remal
May 26, 2024, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Navy has initiated preparatory actions, following existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to mount a credible Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) response in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
Delhi records coldest night of season; IMD issues red alert
Jan 14, 2024, at 11:03 pm
New Delhi: Delhi on Sunday recorded the coldest night of the winter season for the second consecutive day with the mercury dropping to 3 degrees Celsius in Aya Nagar, the last village of Delhi on the Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road.
Amid scorching heatwave, Centre sends teams to worst-affected states
Jun 21, 2023, at 03:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's preparedness as several states continue to experience the intense heatwave.
Jun 13, 2023, at 03:23 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday asked officials to ensure the safe evacuation of all people in vulnerable areas and the maintenance of all essential services as he chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of the Centre and the Gujarat government to deal with the impending "extremely severe cyclonic storm" ‘Biparjoy’.
'Extremely severe' Cyclone Biparjoy may hit Gujarat Coast on June 15
Jun 11, 2023, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Sunday said that the very severe cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' located over the east-central Arabian Sea moved northwards with a speed of 5 kmph and is likely to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the next 6 hours.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Odisha, Bengal, Andhra, Gujarat; yellow alert issued for Uttarakhand
Sep 11, 2022, at 08:12 pm
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the next four days for five districts of Uttarakhand where incessant rains continue to wreak havoc as the Monsson in the area has intensified once again.
Waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai after heavy rains
Jul 06, 2022, at 02:44 am
Mumbai/IBNS: As heavy rains hit Mumbai on Tuesday several parts of the city witnessed waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion causing massive inconvenience to residents.
More rains set to lash Mumbai and adjoining areas over the week, says IMD; NDRF deployed
Jul 05, 2022, at 11:57 pm
Mumbai: Heavy rains are set to lash Mumbai and Thane over the week, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted and issued yellow alerts for the two districts.
May 31, 2022, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhiites Tuesday woke up to a pleasant morning as the minimum temperature plummeted by several degrees, a day after heavy rain lashed the national capital.
Delhi likely to receive more rains, thunderstorms tonight
May 24, 2022, at 04:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi is likely to witness another spell of thunderstorms and heavy rains on Monday night in a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat.
Heatwave conditions to persist next 5 days in Northwest & Central India: IMD
Apr 29, 2022, at 12:30 am
New Delhi: Heatwave conditions will prevail for the next 5 days in Northwest and Central India, the India Meteorological Department warned and sounded a "Yellow alert" in Delhi on Wednesday.
Apr 10, 2022, at 04:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Weather Department's Twitter handle was hacked Saturday evening and efforts were made to restore it, media reports said.
Moderate earthquake hits Kashmir
Dec 28, 2021, at 05:09 am
Srinagar/UNI: A moderate intensity earthquake jolted parts of Kashmir on Monday evening, officials said.
PM Modi chairs high level meeting to review preparedness to deal with Cyclone Jawad
Dec 03, 2021, at 05:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness of states and central ministries as well as concerned agencies to deal with the situation arising out of the likely formation of Cyclone Jawad.
Mumbai to be hit by heavy rains tomorrow, cyclonic storm in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh: IMD
Dec 01, 2021, at 03:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Mumbai is likely to face heavy rains along with Palghar and Thane in Maharashtra, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast.
Delhi air improves, set to get better this week: IMD
Nov 08, 2021, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in Delhi on Monday improved to "very poor" from the "severe" category that was recorded post Diwali, MeT data showed.
IMD predicts rain in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, during Durga puja
Oct 07, 2021, at 12:39 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata Wednesday predicted rainfall in seven south Bengal districts, including the state capital, during the Bengalis' biggest festival Durga Puja next week.
Heavy rain lashes Kolkata, several areas waterlogged
Sep 29, 2021, at 04:21 pm
Kolkata: Heavy overnight rains in Kolkata and adjoining areas left several places in the city waterlogged on Wednesday.
Cyclone Gulab to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha today, states on high alert
Sep 26, 2021, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha have been put on high alert as Cyclone 'Gulab' is all set to make landfall on Sunday evening.
Severe heat wave sweeps Delhi, Gurgaon, maximum temperature recorded 7 degrees above normal
Jul 01, 2021, at 05:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An intense heat wave swept across the national capital and nearby cities like Gurgaon on Wednesday.
Jun 18, 2021, at 03:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Several parts of Kolkata and its suburbs have been waterlogged as the city of joy recorded a three-digit rainfall overnight, reports said on Thursday.
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast tomorrow: Indian Met Department
May 30, 2021, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The southwest monsoon is likely to hit over the Kerala coast on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest forecast on Sunday.
Tauktae likely to be very severe cyclonic storm, warns IMD
May 15, 2021, at 02:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that cyclone 'Takaute' is likely to intensify into ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ with wind speed of 150 to 160 kmph gusting to 175 kmph on May 17.
Jul 05, 2020, at 01:20 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Saturday evening, leading to water logging and traffic snarls in several low-lying areas of the city.
‘FANI’ to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD
Apr 28, 2019, at 12:02 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 28 (IBNS/UNI): The Cyclonic Storm ‘FANI’ over southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood, which moved north-northwestwards with a speed of about 13 kmph in the last six hours, is likely to intensify into a severe storm.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal tomorrow
Jul 13, 2017, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued severe weather warning stating that states of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand among others will receive heavy rainfall on Thursday.
Feb 24, 2017, at 11:58 pm
Imphal, Feb 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale hit Manipur on Friday, officials said.
Heavy rainfall hits normal life in Kolkata
Aug 09, 2016, at 01:40 am
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): Heavy rainfall hit normal life and disrupted Kolkata's traffic movement on Monday evening.
Chennai to experience heavy rainfall for the next two days: IMD
Dec 02, 2015, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 2 (IBNS) Chennai is going to experience heavy rainfall for the next two day, IMD said on Wednesday.
'Slight' tremor hits Delhi, no casualty
Oct 10, 2015, at 02:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter Scale hit Delhi and the National Capital Region areas on Saturday, officials said.