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Delhi's air quality remains 'satisfactory' for 12 days as rainfall lowers temperatures. On Monday, AQI was 85. More rain expected with IMD's yellow alert.

Delhi Air Quality Satisfactory Amid Cooling Rains

For 12 days, Delhi's air quality remains 'satisfactory' due to rain. Monday's AQI was 85, as the city experienced cooler temperatures and some rain-induced flooding. IMD predicts continued rain and thunderstorms.

Delhi Sees Improved Air Quality with Recent Rains

Delhi enjoys 12 consecutive days of 'satisfactory' air quality due to rainfall. Maximum temperature was recorded at 35&deg;C, while rainfall led to cooler conditions and minor flooding. IMD issued a yellow alert for more rains.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category for the 12th consecutive day on Monday, the cleanest spell recorded so far this year.
Most parts of the city recorded below-normal maximum temperatures due to rain in the early hours.
The AQI was recorded at 85 at 4 pm on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
It has remained below 100 throughout the last 12 days, after plunging from 134 (moderate category) on June 25 to 94 (satisfactory) on June 26.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius on Monday, 1.6 degrees above the season's average. The minimum temperature was at 22.9 degrees Celsius, while the relative humidity stood at 73 per cent at 5.30 pm.
Multiple areas across the capital witnessed light to moderate rainfall, with visuals showing waterlogged roads and commuters wading through puddles under grey skies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 12.0 mm of rainfall.
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Tuesday, predicting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 34 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively, it said.

Severe weather alert in Assam with heavy rainfall predicted by IMD. Guwahati faces potential waterlogging and landslides. Safety measures advised for residents.

IMD Issues Severe Weather Alert for Assam

IMD warns of heavy rains in Assam over the coming days due to a low-pressure system. Guwahati and other areas could see severe weather impacts, including floods and landslides. Residents urged to exercise caution.

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Assam's western and southern regions due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Guwahati may face severe weather-related issues. Residents are urged to stay cautious.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted inclement weather across Assam over next 24 hours with the likelihood of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in western and southern parts of the state in the next 2-3 days.
The weather pattern suggests that a well-marked low pressure area over Northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast at 0830 hours IST on Wednesday with associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height, an official release by the IMD said.
It is likely to move northwards and concentrate into a depression over North Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours, triggering heavy to extremely heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightnings in the western and southern districts, it added.
The districts include Cachar, Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Dhubri, South Salmara, Goalpara, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, West Karbi Anglong, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Bajali, Baksa, Tamulpur, Nalbari, Kamrup (Metro), Kamrup, Darang, Udalguri, Marigaon, Nagaon, Hojai, Sonitpur and Dima Hasao.
In Guwahati city, continuous downpours could aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of tree falls and localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. The city authorities are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems are being kept on alert, the release added.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has urged people across the state and residents of Guwahati city, in particular, to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant.
Daily commuters and long-distance travelers are requested to plan their routines accordingly, avoiding unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall, the release added.

India's monsoon season is set for above-normal rainfall, vital for agriculture. IMD predicts a split in rain patterns across the country.

IMD Forecasts Above-Normal Monsoon Rainfall

The IMD predicts above-normal monsoon rainfall, with varied impacts across regions. Central and South India expect increased rains, crucial for agriculture, while the Northeast may face deficits.

IMD forecasts India to receive 106% above-normal rainfall in the monsoon season, key for agriculture in core zones like Madhya Pradesh.

India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall amounting to 108 per cent of the long-period average in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
The weather office said the country may receive 106 per cent of the long-period average rainfall of 87 cm during the entire monsoon season.
At a press conference, M Ravichandran, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said the monsoon core zone is expected to get above-normal rainfall (more than 106 per cent of the long-period average) this season.
The monsoon core zone includes parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and nearby areas. This region gets most of its rain during the Southwest Monsoon and depends heavily on it for agriculture.
Northwest India is likely to receive normal rainfall, while the Northeast may see below-normal rain. Central and south peninsular India are expected to record above-normal rainfall, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in West Bengal till May 22, affecting North Bengal with significant rains and South Bengal experiencing gusty winds.

West Bengal Weather: Rain and Storm Alert

The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain in West Bengal until May 22, impacting North Bengal with significant rainfall and South Bengal with gusty winds.

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in West Bengal till May 22

IMD predicts thunderstorms and heavy rains across West Bengal till May 22, affecting North Bengal and causing gusty winds in South Bengal.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal till May 22.
The IMD said that an east-west trough from Punjab to north Bangladesh and favourable wind pattern and moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal will lead to the enhanced rainfall.
It said that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in the north Bengal districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Malda and North Dinajpur on various days till May 22.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds are likely to occur in several districts of south Bengal, including in Purulia, West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, Murshidabad, Nadia and West Burdwan, the IMD said.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall occurred at one or two places over North Dinajpur district of north Bengal in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Monday, it said.
Raiganj, the district headquarters of North Dinajpur, recorded 187 mm rainfall, while Canning in south Bengal recorded 53 mm rainfall during the period, the weather office data said.

IMD issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand announcing thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next three days. Residents can expect a notable temperature drop and winds reaching up to 60 kmph in some regions. Stay prepared and informed.

IMD Warns Jharkhand: Hailstorms, Winds Ahead

The IMD has issued an 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand, forecasting hailstorms, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next three days. Anticipated wind speeds may reach 60 kmph, likely causing a drop in temperatures. Residents advised to prepare for adverse conditions.

IMD issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand

An 'Orange' alert is issued in Jharkhand for hailstorms and gusty winds; temperatures may drop. Thunderstorms are predicted over the next three days across the western, central, and southern regions of the state, with wind speeds up to 60 kmph expected.

The IMD has issued an 'Orange' (be prepared) alert for hailstorm, thunderstorm and gusty winds for three days in parts of Jharkhand, a weather official said on Wednesday.
The state's weather is likely to change from Wednesday with the possibility of thunderstorms, accompanied by rains and gusty winds in western, central and southern parts of Jharkhand.
"On Thursday, the southern and central parts of the state are likely to witness hailstorms coupled with thunderstorms and gusty winds at an expected speed of up to 60 kmph," according to a weather bulletin of Ranchi Meteorological Centre.
Similar weather conditions may continue in parts of the state till April 4.
The maximum temperature, which is hovering between 34 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, might fall due to the development.
Bokaro registered the state's maximum temperature at 39.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while Jamshedpur and Daltonganj recorded 38.2 degrees Celsius respectively.
Ranchi recorded 34.4 degrees Celsius.

A severe cold wave grips northern India, with Delhi recording its coldest day of the season at 4.8°C. The IMD predicts further drops, with temperatures expected to hit 4°C on Thursday.

North India Shivers as Delhi Hits Season’s Low

The regional meteorological center in Delhi issued a forecast for Thursday, anticipating a "mainly clear sky with cold wave conditions at isolated places."

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across northern India, with Delhi experiencing its coldest day of the season as the mercury plunged to 4.8 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted further drops, predicting a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius on Thursday. On Wednesday, Delhi recorded a minimum of 4.9 degrees Celsius, highlighting the intense cold wave conditions sweeping the region.
The chill has extended beyond the capital, affecting Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and other northern states, while Jammu and Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Wednesday, intensifying the winter weather.
The regional meteorological center in Delhi issued a forecast for Thursday, anticipating a "mainly clear sky with cold wave conditions at isolated places." It also warned of smog and mist in the morning and evening, with temperatures expected to range between 23 degrees Celsius (maximum) and 4 degrees Celsius (minimum).
According to a report by PTI, this December's early days have recorded minimum temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius for the first time in 14 years. IMD data reveals that the last comparable minimum temperature during this period was on December 6, 1987, when Delhi saw a record low of 4.1 degrees Celsius.
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Cold Wave Forecast for Delhi For December 12, the IMD predicts cold wave conditions at isolated places with predominant surface winds from the northwest, starting at less than 8 kmph in the morning and increasing to 16 kmph in the afternoon. Evening and night will likely see reduced wind speeds and persistent smog or mist.
For December 13, similar conditions are expected, with northwest winds gradually increasing to 10-12 kmph during the afternoon before easing in the evening. The city is likely to see mist or smog during both morning and night.
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IMD's Cold Wave Warnings The IMD forecasts that minimum temperatures in northwest and central India will remain consistent over the next four to five days, keeping the cold wave's grip firmly intact across the region.

The IMD said that warm night conditions could further exacerbate heat-related stress in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan over the next four days.

Brutal heat in large parts of India; temperatures set to rise further, says IMD

India sizzles under brutal heatwave, Rajasthan's Barmer records highest temperature 

The IMD said that warm night conditions could further exacerbate heat-related stress in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan over the next four days.

The blistering heat sweeping across large swathes of India continued unabated on Wednesday, with the mercury surging to 48 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Barmer, the highest temperature recorded in the country this year so far.
Water levels in the Delhi stretch of the Yamuna River dropped amid the sweltering heat, affecting water supply.
The city also saw power demand reaching a record 8,000 megawatts, with air conditioners, coolers, and refrigerators in homes and offices running at full throttle.
Official data showed that at least 24 places in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above on Wednesday.
Barmer in Rajasthan recorded a high of 48 degrees Celsius, the highest in the country this season so far. Churu logged a high of 47.4 degrees, Phalodi 47.8 degrees, and Jaisalmer 47.2 degrees.
Maximum temperatures settled at 45 degrees in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam, 44.8 degrees in Maharashtra's Akola, 47.7 degrees in Haryana's Sirsa, 46.6 degrees in Punjab's Bhatinda, 46.1 degrees in Gujarat's Kandla, and 45 degrees in Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.
Conditions are set to deteriorate further with the India Meteorological Department predicting a rise of three to four degrees in northwest India over the next few days.
The Met department issued a red warning for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and west Uttar Pradesh, emphasising a "very high likelihood" of heat illness and heatstroke in all ages.
It said warm night conditions could further exacerbate heat-related stress in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan over the next four days.
High night temperatures are considered dangerous because the body doesn't get a chance to cool down. Increasing nighttime heat is more common in cities because of the urban heat island effect, in which metro areas are significantly hotter than their surroundings.
The punishing heat is straining power grids and drying up water bodies, triggering drought-like conditions in parts of the country.
According to the Central Water Commission, water storage in 150 major reservoirs in India plunged to their lowest level in five years last week, exacerbating water shortages in many states and significantly affecting hydropower generation.
Reports said Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan suffered a heatstroke during a T20 match in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, which reeled from a deadly combination of high heat and humidity.
In April, Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted due to heat while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra, while a TV host fell unconscious during a live broadcast in West Bengal.
Severe and frequent heat waves are further burdening low-income households in the country, which often have poor access to water and cooling, and testing the endurance of outdoor workers toiling in the searing sun, forcing them to take frequent breaks.
Experts say outdoor workers, the elderly, and children are at higher risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1,66,000 people died as a result of heatwaves between 1998 and 2017.
India reported 3,812 deaths due to heatwaves between 2015 and 2022, with Andhra Pradesh alone logging 2,419 fatalities, the Union health ministry told Parliament in July last year.
People are less productive during hot weather, and children struggle to learn.
According to a World Bank report, India could account for 34 million of the projected 80 million global job losses from heat stress-associated productivity decline by 2030.
With 75 per cent of workers in India experiencing heat-related stress, lost labour from rising heat and humidity could result in a loss of up to 4.5 percent of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (equivalent to approximately USD 150-250 billion) by the end of this decade, according to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions in many parts of Delhi and severe heatwave conditions in other areas, accompanied by strong surface winds at speeds of 25-35 kmph on Tuesday.

 IMD issues 'Red Alert' for heatwave in Delhi as mercury again breaches 47 degrees Celsius mark

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions in many parts of Delhi and severe heatwave conditions in other areas, accompanied by strong surface winds at speeds of 25-35 kmph on Tuesday.

Temperatures in several parts of Delhi again breached the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday, with the weather office issuing a 'red alert' for the next five days due to heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in the national capital.
The searing heat pushed the city's peak power demand to its highest for May, while the Delhi government directed the schools that have not closed for summer vacations to do so with immediate effect.
Delhi has been seeing a steady rise in temperature in recent days, culminating in the highest temperature recorded this summer on Sunday when the overall temperature reached 44.4 degrees Celsius. Saturday's temperature was 43.6 degrees Celsius, up from 42.5 degrees Celsius on Friday.
On Monday the national capital experienced the second-highest maximum temperature, 3.7 degrees above normal.
Najafgarh recorded a high of 47.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, a day after the southwest Delhi area had recorded 47.8 degrees Celsius -- the highest in the country so far this season.
Mungeshpur recorded 47.1 degrees, Aya Nagar recorded 45.7 degrees, Pusa recorded 46.1 degrees, Pitampura recorded 46.6 degrees, and Palam recorded 45.2 degrees.
The crippling heat is especially straining low-income households, which often have poor access to water and cooling, and testing the endurance of people who have to venture outside for work and other chores.
In a circular, the Directorate of Education in Delhi said all the schools were directed to observe summer vacation from May 11 to June 30 for this academic year.
"...all the govt. schools are closed wef 11.05.24. However, it has been observed that some of the govt. aided and unaided recognised private schools are still open during ongoing severe heat waves.
"Therefore, all the heads of govt. aided and unaided recognised private schools of Delhi are advised to close the schools for summer vacation with immediate effect," read the circular.

India's weather department has warned against a possible heatwave, which is expected to hit April this year till June.

IMD warns of extreme heatwave in India in April-June

India's weather department has warned against a possible heatwave, which is expected to hit April this year till June.

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and the western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for the seven-phase general elections starting April 19.
Addressing a press conference, Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju said India is anticipated to experience extreme weather conditions in the upcoming two-and-a-half months and this coincides with the general elections in which around a billion people are expected to exercise their franchise.
"It is going to be very challenging for all of us. Since we are the most populous country in the world and face extreme weather conditions, it makes it absolutely necessary for India to prepare in advance," he said.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the anticipated increase in outdoor activities during the 2024 general elections could heighten public vulnerability to heat waves.
With greater exposure, there's an elevated risk of heatwave-related health issues among the electorate and election staff, he said.
The IMD chief said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country during the April-June period, with a high probability over central and western peninsular India.
Normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan region, northeastern states and north Odisha, he said.
Above-normal heatwave days are likely over most parts in the plains during April-June. Ten to 20 days of heat wave are expected in different parts of the country against a normal of four to eight days, he added.
Mohapatra said Gujarat, central Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, north Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience the worst impact of heat waves.
Though El Nino conditions -- the periodic warming of waters in the central Pacific Ocean -- are weakening, these will continue during April and May, according to the IMD chief.
"It is in agreement with the forecast of above-normal maximum temperatures and heatwave conditions in India," he added. The prevailing El Nino conditions fuelled record temperatures and extreme events the world over, with 2023 being the warmest on record. El Nino is associated with unusually dry and warm conditions over southeast Asia.
La Nina conditions -- associated with bountiful monsoon rain in India -- are likely to set in by the second half of the monsoon season, the IMD said.
The Met office said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in April, with a high probability over central south India.
Normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan region and northeastern states in April, the IMD said.
Above-normal heatwave days are likely over many areas in central India and the adjoining areas of the northern plains and south India in April, it said.
"Two to eight days of heat wave are expected in these regions against a normal of one to three days," Mohapatra said.
Gujarat, Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Odisha, west Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are predicted to experience the worst impact of heat waves in April.
The IMD said the country is "most likely" to gauge normal rainfall (88-112 per cent of the long-period average of 39.2 mm) in April.
"Normal to above-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the northwest, and some parts of central and north peninsular India. Below-normal rainfall is likely over the east and the west coasts, parts of east, northeast and south peninsular India," Mohapatra said.
Elevated temperatures pose significant risks, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children and those with pre-existing health conditions as they are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, the IMD said.
Lok Sabha polls in India will take place in seven phases between April 19 and June 1.
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Rainfall and wind activity in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh has increased as Cyclone Michaung approaches. 

Cyclone Michaung: IMD issues Orange alert for coastal Tamil Nadu, parts of Andhra Pradesh

Rainfall and wind activity in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh has increased as Cyclone Michaung approaches.&nbsp;

The intensity of rainfall and winds on the northern Tamil Nadu coast and the southern Andhra Pradesh coast is increasing due to cyclone 'Michaung' which has been brewing in the Bay of Bengal.
The Met department has issued an 'Orange' alert for Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh as it is expected to make landfall in and around Tamil Nadu on December 4.
The territorial administration has declared holiday for all schools in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions on December 4 in view of cyclone Michaung.
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Besides, thunderstorms are expected over Central India - MP, Chhattisgarh, Vidharba & north Karnataka on Saturday. 

Delhi to get relief from heat as temperature expected drop in coming days: IMD

Delhi to get relief from the heat as temperature expected to drop in coming days: IMD

Besides, thunderstorms are expected over Central India - MP, Chhattisgarh, Vidharba &amp; north Karnataka on Saturday.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert as a heatwave is expected in Delhi, Agra &amp; Meerut and Haryana today. However, the weather department also said that from 17th April, the temperature in Delhi is expected to drop due to Western disturbances.&nbsp;
Speaking with news agency ANI, IMD official Soma Sen Roy said, "There is a chance of a fresh spell of thunderstorms and rain on the 18th &amp; 19th April in areas in the northwest plains including Delhi.
Besides, thunderstorms are expected over Central India - MP, Chhattisgarh, Vidharba &amp; north Karnataka on Saturday.&nbsp;

Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in northwest India till Wednesday and abate thereafter, India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Weather Update Today : Cold wave sweeps North India, relief likely from Thursday

Biting cold sweeps northwest India on Tuesday morning with the cold wave to severe cold wave conditions likely to continue till Wednesday

Biting cold sweeps northwest India

Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions is very likely to continue in northwest India till Wednesday and abate thereafter, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Meanwhile, Delhi woke up to another cold morning on Tuesday, with the temperature at the city&rsquo;s base observatory in Safdarjung plunging to as low as 4&deg;C, news agency ANI reported.
However, Monday was the coldest morning of the season so far for the national capital, with the Safdarjung observatory recorded at 3.2&deg;C, and Lodhi Road recorded at a minimum of 3.1&deg;C.
The IMD has said in its forecast that some relief is expected from Wednesday due to active western disturbances. The temperature is expected to rise to 8&deg;C by Christmas Day.
Further, Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh during the next 24 hours and cold wave conditions are very likely at isolated pockets for the subsequent 24 hours, the IMD&nbsp;said.
In the plains, the IMD declares a cold wave if the minimum temperature dips to 4 degrees Celsius.
A cold wave is also declared when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 notches less than normal.
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Weather Update Today: Delhi woke up to another cold morning on Tuesday, with the temperature plunging to as low as 3.2&deg;C, news agency ANI reported.

Weather Update: Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in northwest India till Wednesday and abate thereafter, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Meanwhile, Delhi woke up to another cold morning on Tuesday, with the temperature at the city&rsquo;s base observatory in Safdarjung plunging to as low as 4&deg;C, news agency ANI reported.
However, Monday was the coldest morning of the season so far for the national capital, with the Safdarjung observatory recorded at 3.2&deg;C, and Lodhi Road recorded at a minimum of 3.1&deg;C.
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Further, Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh during the next 24 hours and cold wave conditions are very likely at isolated pockets for the subsequent 24 hours, the IMD&nbsp;said.
In the plains, the IMD declares a cold wave if the minimum temperature dips to 4 degrees Celsius.
A cold wave is also declared when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 notches less than normal.
When the minimum temperature is less than or equal to 10 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is at least 4.5 degrees Celsius below normal, it is said to be a cold day.

As parts of southern India continue to recover from the devastation wreaked by heavy rainfall in the past few days, the weather department has issues an alert of eastern and western parts of the India. 
The Met department has said that while a depression would result in heavy rainfall in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh from November 30 to December 2, a western disturbance might cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Konkan, and Central Maharashtra from the night of December 1 to December 2. 
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand also might experience rainfall and the overall weather would undergo many changes, according to the weather agency. 

Heavy rainfall alert for eastern and western parts of India

As parts of southern India continue to recover from the devastation wreaked by heavy rainfall in the past few days, the weather department has issues an alert of eastern and western parts of the India. 

Heavy rain in Odisha&nbsp;&amp; Andhra&nbsp;due to a depression Western disturbance may cause heavy rain in Gujarat, Maharashtra Overall weather to undergo many changes: IMD

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand&nbsp;also might experience rainfall

As parts of southern India continue to recover from the devastation wreaked by heavy rainfall in the past few days, the weather department has issued an alert for eastern and western parts of the India.&nbsp;
The Met department has said that while a&nbsp;depression would result in heavy rainfall in Odisha&nbsp;and&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh from November 30 to December 2, a western disturbance might cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Konkan, and Central Maharashtra from the night of December 1 to December 2.&nbsp;
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Shutters of Idukki dam opened after 3 years as rain in Kerala&nbsp;continued to lash districts across the banks of the&nbsp;Periyar. As the water level at one of Asia's largest&nbsp;reservoir inched towards the red alert level. Kerala&nbsp;state authorities opened 3 shutters releasing one lakh litres of water from the dam per second to avoid a replay of the 2018 floods. The&nbsp;India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting&nbsp;heavy rains to continue over the next few days sounding an orange alert for 11 districts.&nbsp;The dam was last opened during the massive floods of 2018 -- the spill then was 20 times more than the current water level being released, according to Kerala State Electricity Board chairman B Asok.&nbsp;In 2018, the five shutters of the Idukki dam were opened after 27 years, after the water level reached red alert level. At the time, the opening had caused extensive damage in Idukki and Ernakulam district claiming over 400 lives. The damages were allegedly caused because the shutters were opened without much preparation.&nbsp;The state govt this time has set up over 150 refugee camps which is housing 4000 families currently. But local reports indicate many are stranded.&nbsp;According to the Kerala&nbsp;state police, nearly 1,000 travellers, who were on their way to Thekkady, Munnar, Mundakayam and Kottayam, found themselves stuck in due to landslides across the region.&nbsp;

Kerala rains: water from Idukki dam released to avoid replay of 2018 floods

Shutters of the Idukki dam opened after 3 years, as the govt looks to avoid a replay of 2018 flood tragedy. IMD issues orange alert for 11 districts. 

Kerala dam starts to release 1 lakh liters of water a second

<ul>
<li>Kerala&nbsp;authorities release water from Idukki&nbsp;dam as water level rises towards a red alert</li>
<li>One lakh litres of water per second released from the dam as three shutters were opened</li>
<li>Kerala&nbsp;opens dam shutters for the first time since the 2018 flood tragedy&nbsp;</li>
<li>IMD&nbsp;issues orange alert across 11 districts in Kerala&nbsp;</li>
<li>In 2018, 5 shutters of Asia's biggest reservoir were opened in Idukki&nbsp;</li>
<li>State authorities looking to avoid replay of 2018 floods which claimed over 400 lives</li>
<li>Kerala&nbsp;sets up 150 camps housing 4000 families as rains continue to lash across the state</li>
</ul>

After the dam was opened in 1973, this is the fourth time the shutters of the dam were opened.&nbsp;

Shutters of Idukki dam opened after 3 years as rain in Kerala&nbsp;continued to lash districts across the banks of the&nbsp;Periyar. As the water level at one of Asia's largest&nbsp;reservoir inched towards the red alert level. Kerala&nbsp;state authorities opened 3 shutters releasing one lakh litres of water from the dam per second to avoid a replay of the 2018 floods. The&nbsp;India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting&nbsp;heavy rains to continue over the next few days sounding an orange alert for 11 districts.&nbsp;
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The dam was last opened during the massive floods of 2018 -- the spill then was 20 times more than the current water level being released, according to Kerala State Electricity Board chairman B Asok.&nbsp;In 2018, the five shutters of the Idukki dam were opened after 27 years, after the water level reached red alert level. At the time, the opening had caused extensive damage in Idukki and Ernakulam district claiming over 400 lives. The damages were allegedly caused because the shutters were opened without much preparation.&nbsp; The state govt this time has set up over 150 refugee camps which is housing 4000 families currently. But local reports indicate many are stranded.&nbsp;According to the Kerala&nbsp;state police, nearly 1,000 travellers, who were on their way to Thekkady, Munnar, Mundakayam and Kottayam, found themselves stuck in due to landslides across the region.&nbsp;

The downpour across Delhi came as a relief after growing humidity over the last 48 hours.&nbsp;An orange alert has been issued in Delhi for today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy rain and strong winds in the national capital.
An orange alert is issued as a warning for extremely bad weather with the potential of disruption in commute with road and drain closures and interruption of power supply.The capital has received 1,146.4 mm of annual rainfall so far this monsoon season, the highest in 46 years. Last week&nbsp;

Rain lashes out in the capital, IMD issues orange alert for Delhi

Downpour across Delhi as IMD issues orange alert, residents brace for water logging and power cuts

Downpour across Delhi 

The senior scientist informed that the national capital has received the highest 24-hour rainfall this year in 121 years.

The downpour across Delhi came as a relief after growing humidity over the last 48 hours.&nbsp;An orange alert has been issued in Delhi for today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy rain and strong winds in the national capital.
An orange alert is issued as a warning for extremely bad weather with the potential of disruption in commute with road and drain closures and interruption of power supply.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a title="Kanhaiya Kumar to join Congress? Buzz grows as youth leader meets Rahul Gandhi" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/kanhaiya-kumar-to-join-congress-buzz-grows-as-youth-leader-meets-rahul-gandhi-1631770892155">Kanhaiya Kumar to join Congress? Buzz grows as youth leader meets Rahul Gandhi</a> The capital has received 1,146.4 mm of annual rainfall so far this monsoon season, the highest in 46 years.&nbsp;

India Meteorological Department&nbsp;said on Thursday the current spell of rainfall activity over eastern, western and central parts with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is very likely to continue over the weekend.&nbsp;It has issued a red and orange alert for different parts of Rajasthan.&nbsp;Heavy rain along with thundershowers and lightning are expected in 15 districts of Madhya&nbsp;Pradesh. Northern metros like Delhi and Kolkata&nbsp;are set to see moderate showers.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, 175 tourists were stranded in Himachal Pradesh&rsquo;s Lahaul-Spiti following a cloudburst and landslides triggered by heavy showers, while rescue operations were underway on Thursday to trace 20 people missing after a cloudburst hit the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

IMD issues red alert for heavy showers in Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

The current spell of widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy rain&nbsp;is very likely to continue till August 1, says weather department

IMD assues red alert for heavy showers in Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

India Meteorological Department&nbsp;said on Thursday the current spell of rainfall activity over eastern, western and central parts with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is very likely to continue over the weekend.&nbsp;
It has issued a red and orange alert for different parts of Rajasthan.&nbsp;Heavy rain along with thundershowers and lightning are expected in 15 districts of Madhya&nbsp;Pradesh. Metros like Delhi and Kolkata&nbsp;are set to see moderate showers.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, 175 tourists were stranded in Himachal Pradesh&rsquo;s Lahaul-Spiti following a cloudburst and landslides triggered by heavy showers, while rescue operations were underway on Thursday to trace 20 people missing after a cloudburst hit the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

IMD&nbsp;says intense rainfall is likely over eastern, western, and central parts of India till August 1 and issued a red alert for heavy rain in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand on Friday.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand. As per the weather department, the state capital,&nbsp;Dehradun&nbsp;is expected to receive heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours.
Water logging could affect a large number of areas in Dehradun, the Met department said, warning tourists&nbsp;that they&nbsp;should not travel to&nbsp;Uttarakhand&nbsp;for the time being.&nbsp;
A red alert by the IMD indicates 'extremely heavy' rainfall amounting to over 200 mm of rain over a period of 24 hours. The&nbsp;red alert also signifies&nbsp;'warning' and is meant to direct authorities to 'take action' to prevent or deal with any eventualities.
Authorities have&nbsp;also put Himachal&nbsp;Pradesh on alert, after 10 people went missing due to flash floods triggered by incessant rain in the state.
According to state govt authorities, one person died and nine went missing in flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti,&nbsp;while another man was reported missing from the Chamba district.

IMD issues red alert for Uttarakhand, heavy rain expected, residents told to be alert 

IMD&nbsp;has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand, heavy rain expected for the next 24 hours

Weather alert:&nbsp;IMD issues heavy rain forecast in&nbsp;Uttarakhand&nbsp;
Heavy rain forecast in&nbsp;Uttarakhand, tourists advised not to visit
Red alert signifies 'warning' &amp; directs authorities to 'take action'
U'khand: people residing near river banks told to exercise caution
10 missing after flash floods due to heavy rains in Lahaul-Spiti
Cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh caused flash flood, 1 dead

Heavy rain is expected&nbsp;in Uttarakhand&nbsp;for the next 24 hours and water logging could affect a large number of areas in Dehradun. Tourists have been advised not to travel to&nbsp;Uttarakhand&nbsp;for the time being.&nbsp;

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand. As per the weather department, the state capital,&nbsp;Dehradun&nbsp;is expected to receive heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours.
Water logging could affect a large number of areas in Dehradun, the Met department said, warning tourists&nbsp;that they&nbsp;should not travel to&nbsp;Uttarakhand&nbsp;for the time being.&nbsp;
A red alert by the IMD indicates 'extremely heavy' rainfall amounting to over 200 mm of rain over a period of 24 hours. The&nbsp;red alert also signifies&nbsp;'warning' and is meant to direct authorities to 'take action' to prevent or deal with any eventualities.
Authorities have&nbsp;also put Himachal&nbsp;Pradesh on alert, after 10 people went missing due to flash floods triggered by incessant rain in the state.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/himachal-flash-floods-4-dead-9-missing-mother-son-washed-away-1627456302960">Himachal flash floods: 4 dead &amp; 9 missing, mother-son washed away</a>
According to state govt authorities, one person died and nine went missing in flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti,&nbsp;while another man was reported missing from the Chamba district.

Several parts of Delhi received incessant rainfall on Tuesday morning bringing the temperature down to 29 degrees Celsius and relief from the scorching weather. 

Rain hits parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more rainfall

Rain lashes out in parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning to bring relief from the scorching weather.&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>Rain lashes in parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning, bringing down&nbsp;temp</li>
<li>IMD: Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain likely in many parts of Delhi&nbsp;</li>
<li>IMD: Due to rain, AQI&nbsp;in Delhi to stay in satisfactory category&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that a thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain is likely in many parts of Delhi.

Several parts of Delhi received incessant rainfall on Tuesday morning bringing the temperature down to 29 degrees Celsius and relief from the scorching weather.&nbsp;
In a tweet, the India Meteorological Department (IMD)&nbsp;said that thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over many places of North-west Delhi, Central Delhi, South-Delhi, Southwest-Delhi, Gurugram and other adjoining areas on Tuesday.
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IMD further said that due to the rain, air quality in the national capital is also expected to stay in the satisfactory category this week.
Many areas also witnesses water-logging and traffic snarls due to heavy morning showers.&nbsp;

No relief in sight as heavy rains continue to lash several districts of Maharashtra. 136 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides & floods

136 people died, over 84,000 evacuated as rain batters Maharashtra, IMD issues red alert

No relief in sight as heavy rains continue to lash several districts of Maharashtra.&nbsp;136 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides &amp; floods

<ul>
<li>Heavy rains continue to lash several districts of Mahrashtra, killing 136</li>
<li>landslides across&nbsp;Raigad, Ratnagiri,&nbsp;Satara due to incessant rains</li>
<li>IMD&nbsp;issued red alert for 6 districts including&nbsp;Raigad, Ratnagiri</li>
<li>14 NDRF&nbsp;teams deployed in affected areas: Maha&nbsp;CM</li>
<li>Rescue teams evacuating stranded people in affected areas</li>
<li>Indian Army and Navy will join the rescue work on Saturday</li>
<li>Maha&nbsp;govt announced ex-gratia&nbsp;of ₹5 lakh to next of kin of deceased&nbsp;</li>
<li>PM Modi&nbsp;announces&nbsp;₹2 lakh&nbsp;for the next of kin of those who dies in Raigad</li>
</ul>

No relief in sight as heavy rains continue to lash several districts of Maharashtra.&nbsp;136 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides &amp; floods

There seems to be no relief in sight as heavy rains continue to lash several districts of Maharashtra. At least 136 people have died in rain-related incidents, including landslides and floods, in Maharashtra over the last few days, officials said on Saturday.
Several people died in the landslides across Raigad, Ratnagiri and Satara districts caused by incessant rains.
The IMD has issued a red alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall
As many as 14 NDRF teams have been deployed in the affected areas, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said. Rescue teams of the NDRF, State Disaster Response Force and other agencies shifted people to safer locations by Friday evening, the officials said. Rescue teams are also evacuating stranded people using helicopters. More teams of the Indian Army and Navy will join the rescue work on Saturday.
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At least 84,452 people, including over 40,000 in Kolhapur district, were shifted to safer places in Western Maharashtra's Pune division, officials said
The Maharashtra government has, meanwhile, announced an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh each to the kin of people who have died in landslides triggered by heavy rains in different parts of the state.
PM Modi condoled the loss of lives in the landslide in Raigad district and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.

Thirty-six people lost their lives and and another 30 trapped in the landslides caused by incessant rains that battered Maharashtra's Raigad district

Maharashtra rain woes: 36 killed in Raigad landslides, NDRF forces rushed to tackle crisis

Thirty-six people lost their lives and and another 30 trapped in the landslides caused by incessant rains that battered Maharashtra's Raigad district

Thirty-six people lost their lives and and another 30 trapped in multiple landslides caused by incessant rains that battered Maharashtra's Raigad district.&nbsp;
The landslides have led to the major roads being blocked.
Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force were rushed to Ratnagiri's Khed and Chiplun areas to tackle critical situations due to high tide and heavy rain. However, waterlogged roads delayed rescue operations by the NDRF.
Helicopters are being used to evacuate people from the flood-hit regions in Raigad, about 70 km from Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several regions in the state that are set to receive heavy rainfall in the next three days. Also Read <a title="Heavy rains batter Mumbai, rail tracks flooded, passenger trains stranded" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/mumbai-rain-disrupts-rail-services-flooding-in-several-villages-crisis-grim-in-ratnagiri-s-chiplun-1626948137300">Heavy rains batter Mumbai, rail tracks flooded, passenger trains stranded</a>
Mumbai too continues to be battered by incessant rainfall which has led to waterlogging, traffic snarls at several places. IMD has placed Mumbai under an orange alert for Friday, indicating &ldquo;heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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