Indian Metrological Deparrtment
3 districts in Tamil Nadu on red alert as cyclone 'Mandous' intensifies
In view of the cyclone Mandous maintaining its intensity of 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' till early morning hours today, three districts of Tamil Nadu were given a red alert, informed officials on Friday
 "3 districts in Tamil Nadu on red alert as cyclone 'Mandous' intensifies")
Kharif acreage drags as monsoon starts slow; may pick up in the weeks ahead
Shortfall in rains, which was over 40% till June 10, narrowed to 4% by June 24 largely due to a massive downpour in the East and North-East
 "Kharif acreage drags as monsoon starts slow; may pick up in the weeks ahead")
IMD predicts heavy rains in Konkan, central Maharashtra from June 18
The IMD said the southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, entire central Maharashtra and the Marathwada region
 "IMD predicts heavy rains in Konkan, central Maharashtra from June 18")
This April, more places in India saw mercury over 45 degrees in a decade
Heatwaves in India: New study shows record-breaking heat to become more common. Exposure to extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke
 "This April, more places in India saw mercury over 45 degrees in a decade")
Thunderstorm, rain cool Delhi; similar weather likely in next few days: IMD
Intense heatwave conditions are unlikely to hit the national capital at least for another six days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said
 "Thunderstorm, rain cool Delhi; similar weather likely in next few days: IMD")
Asani weakens to cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal brace for heavy rain
It is very likely to move nearly northwards for next few hour and recurve slowly north-northeastwards along Narsapur, Yanam, Kakinada, Tuni and Visakhapatnam coasts during noon to evening on Wednesday
 "Dos and Don'ts before/during a cyclone")
India Meteorological Department issues Orange alert for 11 Kerala districts
The IMD on Tuesday issued an Orange alert for 11 districts of Kerala indicating heavy rainfall.
 "India Meteorological Department issues Orange alert for 11 Kerala districts")
Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi, Bihar, Punjab today: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Bihar.The weather forecasting agency also said heavy rainfall is very likely in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Coastal, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Lakshadweep."Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Kerala & Mahe and Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Lakshadweep," read the release.Lightning, hail, and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) very likely at isolated places over Odisha, with lightning, ...
 "Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi, Bihar, Punjab today: IMD")
Respite from cold as minimum temp rises at many places in Punjab, Haryana
According to the Meteorological Department officials here, Chandigarh recorded a minimum of 7.2 degrees Celsius, up two notches against normal limits
 "Respite from cold as minimum temp rises at many places in Punjab, Haryana")
Marathwada farmers file complaint against IMD for wrong rainfall forecast
Farmers have also written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
 "Marathwada farmers file complaint against IMD for wrong rainfall forecast")
