Imd Alert
-
Video: Taj Mahal vanishes in thick layer of fog, IMD issues orange alert
India | Dec 20, 2025, 02:23 PM ISTWeather updates: Agra district officials respond decisively, mandating council, aided, and recognized schools—including CBSE and ICSE—for classes 1-8 to operate from 10 AM to 3 PM starting December 20 until further orders.
-
Weather update: IMD issues fog alert in 16 states; Cold wave warning in Uttarakhand, MP
India | Dec 18, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTDelhi continues to reel under toxic air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded above 300 in the “very poor” category in most areas. A thick layer of smog and fog have reduced the visibility. GRAP-4 restrictions are in place across the national capital to curb the toxic air.
-
Weather update: Cold wave grips UP, Punjab and Haryana; IMD issues alert for dense fog in 11 states
India | Dec 11, 2025, 09:13 AM ISTA cold wave has also been affecting western Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and northern Odisha for the past five days, and it is expected to continue. On the mornings of December 12 and 13, dense fog may be seen in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and UP.
-
Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai on red alert, heavy rains bring holiday for schools
Chennai | Dec 02, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTChennai will remain overcast and is likely to experience heavy downpours. The day is expected to see temperatures around 29°C, with the night cooling to about 24°C.
-
Cyclone Ditwah: 56 killed in Sri Lanka due to floods; alerts issued in Tamil Nadu and Andhra
India | Nov 28, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTThe deadly storm, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly proceeding towards India. Alerts have been sounded in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. The cyclone is expected to make a landfall in the coastal region of these states on November 30.
-
Cyclone Ditwah brews in Bay of Bengal; IMD issues alert for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
India | Nov 27, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTPeople have been advised to avoid sea travel. Fishermen in coastal states have been asked by the authorities to stay ashore and follow updates. Residents have also been asked to remain cautious and follow guidelines issued by the weather department as Bay of Bengal braces for another storm.
-
Tamil Nadu weather updates: IMD issues yellow alert for rainfall across multiple districts in state
Tamil Nadu | Nov 23, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTTamil Nadu weather updates: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that light to moderate rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may cause waterlogging in certain areas and make roads slippery, potentially disrupting traffic movement.
-
Tamil Nadu rains: IMD predicts thunderstorm, lightning as heavy rainfall to continue this week
Chennai | Nov 19, 2025, 09:10 AM ISTTamil Nadu Rains: Chennai is already grappling with waterlogging, traffic jams, and school closures this week and the city is likely to see worsening conditions by the weekend, with heavier spells forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
-
School holiday declared in Puducherry, Karaikal due to a heavy rains, check when classes will start
Education | Nov 18, 2025, 09:27 AM ISTPuducherry school holiday: The development comes as many parts of Puducherry on Monday received light to moderate rainfall due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal.
-
Tamil Nadu school holiday: Are schools closed in Chennai, other districts today due to heavy rains?
Education | Nov 17, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTTamil Nadu School Holiday: After continuous overnight showers and flooding in low-lying areas, district collectors have confirmed a school holiday for November 17 for all government, private, and aided institutions in Chennai and many other districts.
-
Tamil Nadu weather updates: Govt issues precautionary advisory amid IMD's heavy rainfall warning
Tamil Nadu | Nov 16, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTTamil Nadu weather updates: Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been forecast over districts such as Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam within the next 24 hours.
-
From animal behaviour to tide patterns: How traditional knowledge helps predict Tsunamis
India | Nov 05, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTPeople in coastal communities have, for generations, observed natural warning signs such as unusual animal behavior, sudden changes in tides, or strange sounds from the sea. This technique is useful in areas which are devoid of advanced warning systems.
-
Delhi air quality dips to 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400 in many areas of national capital
Delhi | Oct 30, 2025, 09:07 AM ISTDelhi’s air quality worsened sharply on Thursday, with the AQI crossing 400 in Akshardham and staying in the ‘very poor to severe’ category across most NCR areas.
-
Cyclone Montha impact: Heavy rains lash in Telangana, IMD issues red alert for six districts
Telangana | Oct 29, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTIn Telangana, Warangal, Jangaon, Hanumakonda, Mahabubabad, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Nagarkurnool, Peddapalli were among the districts that witnessed downpour, with rain lashing Hyderabad also.
-
How did Cyclone Montha get its name and what does it mean?
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:42 AM ISTExperts say such names are not only easier to remember but also help communities communicate warnings more effectively. The use of culturally meaningful names reflects both regional heritage and global collaboration in tracking severe weather events.
-
Weather update: IMD predicts rain for Delhi-NCR; south India braces for Cyclone Montha landfall
India | Oct 28, 2025, 08:10 AM ISTDue to the formation of two weather systems in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for several parts of the country. States including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh have been specifically advised to stay alert.
-
Two dead as heavy rain lashes Kerala: IMD predicts more rains, issues orange alert for 5 districts
India | Oct 27, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTKerala rains: Following the heavy rain, a portion of the Aluva-Munnar road near Perumbavoor was damaged, and a traffic regulation was imposed in the area.
-
Cyclone 'Montha' brewing in Bay of Bengal: Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu on high alert
India | Oct 26, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTA powerful cyclone named “Montha” is forming over the Bay of Bengal, likely to hit Andhra Pradesh’s coast on Oct 28 with winds of up to 100 kmph. Odisha, Andhra, and Tamil Nadu are on high alert as the storm is expected to bring very heavy rain and strong winds.
-
Cyclone alert: Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rains as low-pressure to intensify into storm by Oct 27
Chennai | Oct 24, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone alert: The IMD further added that low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region.
-
Tamil Nadu rains: Yellow alert issued; schools closed, IMD warns of heavy rain till Oct 28
Chennai | Oct 23, 2025, 10:07 PM ISTTamil Nadu rains: Chennai experienced yet another day of wet weather, as the city braces for intermittent showers ranging from moderate to heavy intensity ahead. Weather officials have warned that the rainfall could be accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and occasional lightning strikes.