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Heatwave alert for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan and MP as IMD warns temperatures could reach 45 degrees

Heatwave conditions are set to grip Northwest and Central India. Maximum temperatures may soar to 45 degrees Celsius. Several states including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh are under alert. Delhi-NCR can expect temperatures between 42-44 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, parts of South India will see rainfall, with Kerala facing…

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When will monsoon season begin in India? IMD shares update on arrival & expected rainfall dates

India's monsoon season is set to begin soon. The India Meteorological Department predicts the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala around May 26. Heavy rainfall with lightning and strong winds are forecast for Kerala and Mahe. This arrival offers much-needed relief from intense summer heat across the country. Farmers eagerly await…

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Delhi Temperature: IMD predicts brutal heatwave with 'yellow alert' from tomorrow; check how dangerous it could get

Delhi Temperature heatwave warning: Delhi is bracing for intense summer heat with temperatures expected to reach 45°C, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD. Several weather stations have already recorded readings above 42°C, with heatwave conditions predicted to persist across northwest and central India until at least May 23rd.

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Extreme heat is quietly pushing women out of work

By 10 in the morning, the temperature on Meena’s MGNREGS worksite outside Jhunjhunu has already crossed 38°C. If she fails to meet her daily earthwork target, her wage is docked. If she leaves the site, she is not paid at all.

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Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore, warns of rainfall and thunderstorms in state. Check details

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: Bengaluru is set to experience thunderstorms and rainfall on Monday, May 18, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 33°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and most of interior Karnataka for the next three days, with an orange alert for parts…

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Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala. Heavy rainfall is expected in these areas. Other districts are under a yellow alert. Authorities have urged residents in flood and landslide-prone regions to stay alert.

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Bengaluru weather: Yellow alert for IT city; check IMD forecast here

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified. Bengaluru and several districts in both states are under a yellow alert, with forecasts of continued rain and thunderstorms.

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Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwaves

The India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causing issues in states like Kerala. This revision aims to improve the accuracy of heatwave declarations. New criteria will be finalized after consulting the Disaster Management Authority. This change comes as Kerala…

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Karnataka, Bangalore Rain Update: Bengaluru to get showers this weekend, IMD sounds orange alert for state and warns of thunderstorms and gusty winds

Bangalore , Karnataka Weather Update: Karnataka is bracing for rainfall across coastal, south Interior, and North Interior regions starting May 16, with a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal persisting. Bengaluru may experience moderate to heavy showers, while several districts are under orange and yellow alerts for heavy rain,…

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Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26. The India Meteorological Department announced this on Friday. Favorable climate conditions are developing for the monsoon's onset over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This marks the beginning of the…

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Uttar Pradesh Rain News: Yellow alert in Ghaziabad, Noida; more rainfall likely in Lucknow, Kanpur as 104 killed due to thunderstorms, strong winds

Rain in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh braces for more heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds as the IMD issues orange alerts for Lucknow and Kanpur, with specific districts facing severe weather. Tragically, 104 lives were lost due to recent storms, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to order immediate relief and compensation…

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IMD new monsoon forecast system: How AI will allow weather department in predicting rains

The India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon advance forecasting system and a high-resolution spatial rainfall forecast for Uttar Pradesh. These new services aim to provide farmers and other stakeholders with precise, location-specific weather information up to four weeks in advance, supporting better decision-making across various sectors.

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Delhi-NCR weather: More rain & hailstorm expected on Thursday; Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad also on IMD alert. Check full forecast

Delhi-NCR weather: Delhi and the NCR region saw cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms. This weather brought some relief from the summer heat. Thunderstorm activity is expected to continue. Temperatures dropped slightly across the…

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Heavy Rain Alert: IMD issues thunderstorm, lightning and heatwave warnings across multiple states, check list

India braces for intensified pre-monsoon activity as the IMD issues alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning across several states. Jharkhand, Bihar, and Maharashtra anticipate severe weather, while Delhi faces a heatwave. Rajasthan is also set for intense heat, with Kerala and West Bengal expecting significant rainfall.

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Southwest monsoon may set in over Andaman region by late this week: IMD

Favorable conditions are emerging for the southwest monsoon's arrival in the south Bay of Bengal and Andaman regions this week. The monsoon typically reaches the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 20. This year, India may experience below-normal rainfall, potentially due to El Nino conditions developing.

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Delhi rain time today: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad to get showers as IMD sounds yellow alert. Here's what commuters need to know

Delhi-NCR weather today: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram are under a yellow alert for Tuesday due to dust storms and thunderstorms with light rain. Gusty winds up to 50 kmph are expected, with weather activity intensifying in the afternoon and evening. Thundery developments may persist on Wednesday, with temperatures dipping…

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IMD Issues Weather Alerts Across NCR; Thunderstorms Likely in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad, forecasting rain and thunderstorms on Thursday evening, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert.

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Red Alert: India Heat Index Turns Dangerous As Viral Reddit Post Shows 42-44°C Glow Red Amidst Urban Heat Crisis

India faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C, exacerbated by urban heat islands. The crisis poses significant health risks, prompting national discussions and emergency measures

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Thunderstorms Bring Brief Relief from Rising Heat in Delhi-NCR

Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced thunderstorms and gusty winds on Friday, offering temporary relief from the intense heat as temperatures in the capital hovered close to 40°C.

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IMD issues orange alert for Delhi as rain thunderstorms and strong winds expected today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for all districts of Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, warning of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

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Delhi-NCR Hit by Rain, IMD Issues Orange Alert Amid Storm Warning

Rain swept across parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and surrounding areas, warning residents of unstable weather conditions through the evening.

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Rare Western Disturbance Brings Sudden Rainfall and Cool Weather to Delhi-NCR

Delhi residents are once again layering up as a sudden shift in weather brought rain and cooler temperatures to the capital this week, just as the city was approaching the summer season. The unusual conditions were caused by a “rare” western disturbance affecting parts of North India, including Delhi and…

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Karnataka’s Kalghatgi Turns Into a Winter Wonderland After Freak Hailstorm

Residents of Kalghatgi and nearby villages in Karnataka’s Dharwad district were left stunned as an unusual hailstorm on March 18 transformed their tropical hometowns into a scene straight out of a high-budget disaster movie. Thick layers of ice blanketed farmlands, rooftops, and highways, prompting locals to step outside and “play…

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March 5, 2026: Don’t let the ‘moderate’ AQI fool you. Delhi has an ozone problem

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Lodhi Road. While the IMD monitoring system recorded an AQI of 123 at 11 am, our handheld device showed a higher reading of 173 – placing the air quality firmly in the ‘moderate’ category.

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Earthquake Tremors Jolt Kolkata, No Damage Reported

Kolkata witnessed moments of panic on Friday afternoon after strong earthquake tremors were felt across the city and its surrounding areas. The quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, struck south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, officials confirmed to news agency ANI.

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