Page 15 - Indian Meteorological Department
How IMD's response to extreme weather events improved in last few years
India's observatory data collection has gone up several notches in the last few years, which helps in making accurate prediction, something that wasn't the case a few years ago
 "How IMD's response to extreme weather events improved in last few years")
Mumbai, adjoining areas get pre-monsoon showers; more rain possible: IMD
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Colaba weather station reported 18.6 mm rainfall in the 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday
 "Mumbai, adjoining areas get pre-monsoon showers; more rain possible: IMD")
In pics: Mumbai on high alert as Cyclone Nisarga makes a landfall
Cyclone Nisarga is likely to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' with heavy rainfall and wind speeds of 110 km per hour over the next 12 hour
 "In pics: Mumbai on high alert as Cyclone Nisarga makes a landfall")
Southwest Monsoon hits Kerala; Met dept's region-wise forecast today
The Met also says that there is 71 per cent probability of the rains being normal to excess while just 29 per cent probability of it being below normal to deficient
 "Southwest Monsoon hits Kerala; Met dept's region-wise forecast today")
IMD issues yellow alert; heavy rainfall expected in Kerala's 9 districts
A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, and Kannur districts on June 1
 "IMD issues yellow alert; heavy rainfall expected in Kerala's 9 districts")
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4
Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.
 "Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4")
Heatwave scorches north India; Delhi records hottest day in May in 18 years
In New Delhi, Palam area recorded 47.6-degree Celsius, six notches above the normal, followed by Aya Nagar, Safdarjung and Lodhi Road
 "Heatwave scorches north India; Delhi records hottest day in May in 18 years")
Dust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.
 "Dust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD")
'Covid-19 took my job, Amphan the rest': Cyclone devastates Bengal
Half a dozen districts, including large parts of Kolkata, wore a battered look as lakhs of people were homeless and low-lying areas swamped by the cyclone that slammed the Digha coast of West Bengal
 "'Covid-19 took my job, Amphan the rest': Cyclone devastates Bengal")
Cyclone 'Amphan' batters Bengal, Odisha as 650,000 evacuated; 3 dead
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is monitoring the situation from Nabanna, the state secretariat, however, claimed at least 10-12 people lost their lives.
 "Cyclone 'Amphan' batters Bengal, Odisha as 650,000 evacuated; 3 dead")
'Amphan': India facing second super cyclone, says NDRF chief S N Pradhan
The landfall of cyclone 'Amphan' would be on May 20 between Digha in West Bengal and Hatia Island in Bangladesh, he said.
 "'Amphan': India facing second super cyclone, says NDRF chief S N Pradhan")
Onset of monsoon over Kerala likely to be delayed by four days, says IMD
The onset of monsoon over Kerala marks the commencement of the four-month long rainfall season from June to September.
Onset of monsoon over Kerala likely to get delayed by 4 days: IMD
The onset of monsoon over Kerala marks the official commencement of the four-month rainfall season in the country
 "Onset of monsoon over Kerala likely to get delayed by 4 days: IMD")
IMD revises data, says monsoon will arrive and withdraw late in many states
The met department has revised its monsoon onset and withdrawal dates over parts of India based on its extensive analysis of recent data
 "IMD revises data, says monsoon will arrive and withdraw late in many states")
El Nino may be 'neutral', raises hopes of normal rains this year
The latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts show that sea surface temperatures might further cool, enhancing the probability of La Niña after July
 "El Nino may be 'neutral', raises hopes of normal rains this year")
Rainfall likely in southwest Rajasthan, neighbouring states from today: IMD
According to IMD, the snowfall or rainfall, and gusty wind is likely in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on March 10, 11 and 12
 "Rainfall likely in southwest Rajasthan, neighbouring states from today: IMD")
Tourists should keep track of weather alerts when in HP: Police advisory
In a Facebook post on Sunday night, Shimla police stated that the MeT department has issued orange warning for January 13 and yellow warning for January 16 of heavy rain and snow
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At 650, Bihar leads in extreme weather deaths in 2019: IMD report
An official statement issued by the IMD showed that almost 1,560 people died in 2019 due to unusual weather events
 "At 650, Bihar leads in extreme weather deaths in 2019: IMD report")
Delhi set to experience coldest day in 119 years on Monday, says IMD
The temperature recorded by the Safdurjung laboratory at 2:30 pm was 9.4 degrees Celsius
 "Delhi set to experience coldest day in 119 years on Monday, says IMD")
Severe cold waves to prevail over north India during next two days: IMD
Cold wave conditions are likely to abate from these regions from December 31 onwards, the IMD said
 "Severe cold waves to prevail over north India during next two days: IMD")
