The IMD has confirmed the development of El Niño conditions over the Pacific Ocean, warning that the phenomenon could suppress India's southwest monsoon and contribute to unusually low rainfall.

IMD tracks El Niño growth as concerns mount over India's rainfall outlook

Delhi is under a red alert as the IMD warns of more rain and thunderstorms in the national capital region due to intensifying weather activity.

Red alert in Delhi: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms to intensify from today

Declining water levels are also beginning to affect rivers and streams across the region, posing a serious challenge for hydroelectric power generation. Authorities fear that reduced river discharge could significantly impact electricity production during the peak summer season.

J&K faces looming water crisis amid prolonged rainfall deficit

Isolated areas may also experience hailstorms and dust storms, particularly on May 4 and 5. These conditions could disrupt travel plans, especially for those heading to hilly regions, where landslides and road blockages are more likely during such weather.

IMD issues nationwide alert: Rain, storms, and strong winds to hit THESE regions - Check details inside

The wet weather has also gripped parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan with light rain affecting wheat growers in these states, leading to major losses due to crop damage. 

Is winter coming in April? Powerful Western Disturbance to bring rain, unseasonal cold in Delhi

Cyclone Ditwah to impact parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh; IMD warns

In meteorology, a low-pressure area is one where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It is associated with cloud formation, increased, humidity and rainfall.

Two weather systems brewing in Bay of Bengal; Cyclone likely, says IMD

For Friday (Oct 24) , there is a forecast of heavy rain in few districts in Western and Northern parts of Tamil Nadu. From Sunday, 26th October onwards, there is a forecast for heavy rain in Chennai city and adjoining districts. 

Weather system in Bay of Bengal loses intensity; another one likely to form

The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. 

Met Dept announces onset of Northeast monsoon, withdrawal of Southwest monsoon

India: Southwest monsoon withdrawal, Northeast monsoon onset likely this week

Just days after the flash flood claimed the lives of several people, the Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand was hit by heavy rain again on Friday. The weather agency has forecast more rain for the next two days in Uttarkashi.

Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi days after deadly flash flood; IMD forecasts more rain for next 2 days

India news: The average minimum temperature was the highest on record for July, August, September and October, and the second highest for February, the IMD chief said.

2024 warmest year in India since 1901, says IMD

Tuesday (Oct 15) marked the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and simultaneously, the northeast monsoon commenced, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

India: Southwest Monsoon ends, northeast monsoon begins; Chennai on red alert, IMD warns

Many areas of India have been reeling under heat wave conditions for the past few days. On Tuesday (May 21), the highest temperature of 47.8°C in the country was recorded at Haryana's Sirsa.

‘Looks like hell’: India swelters with higher than average temperatures, IMD shares heat map

For the Delhiites, who are already shivering thinking about the recent prediction of temperature that may go as below as -4 degrees Celsius in North India next week, here is the good news.

Relief for Delhi! City's temperature not likely to drop to subzero amid -4 degrees Celsius prediction

Netizens were left surprised by a delivery man's novel solution to perform his job amid waterlogging in Mumbai due to heavy rain. To ensure that food is delivered on time, the Swiggy employee rode a horse on the streets of the commercial capital of India.

Watch | Netizens surprised by this delivery man's novel solution to do his job: A horse

Dust and thunder storms are likely in several parts of north India on May 29-30, bringing the much-needed relief from the intense heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; no reprieve till then: IMD

Delhi continued to shiver due to cold wave conditions on Sunday, with the minimum temperature was recorded as 2 degree Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded in the Aya Nagar area near Gurugram at 2 degrees Celsius, 0.

Delhi continues to shiver in cold wave conditions

As many as 1,500 stranded tourists were rescued by the Indian Army after heavy snowfall blocked the Jawaharlal Nehru road in Sikkim. The Army carried out the rescue operation on December 27 despite poor visibility and inclement weather.

Indian Army rescues 1500 stranded tourists in Sikkim

Biting cold wave persists in northern states of the country as the mercury continued its downward trend on Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold day to severe cold day conditions in many pockets is very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Unabated cold wave grips northern India

HR Biswas, director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on Saturday said that heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely in the north coastal districts of Odisha due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul.

Heavy rainfall likely to occur over north coastal districts of Odisha: IMD Bhubaneswar

The India Meteorological Department in Gujarat has predicted on Friday that the severe cyclonic storm Maha is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours.

Cyclona Maha to intensify: Indian Meteorological Department

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that isolated places in Madhya Maharashtra, south interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

Parts of Maharashtra, Kerala likely to receive heavy rainfall: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that few places over Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh likely to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD