Page 3 - Weather Forecasts
Not possible to micro forecast thunderstorms in June, say experts
There is a greater chance of a sudden development of thunderstorms in May and June due to high temperatures and high humidity
 "Not possible to micro forecast thunderstorms in June, say experts")
Agri-startup Fasal ties up with IMD for research in weather forecast models
Agri-startup firm Fasal on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with India Meteorological Department (IMD) for research collaboration on weather forecast models to make farming climate-smart.
 "Agri-startup Fasal ties up with IMD for research in weather forecast models")
Heat wave to return to north-west Indian plains from Tuesday: IMD
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are very likely in isolated/some pockets over west Rajasthan till May 13 and heat wave conditions in isolated/some pockets over Gujarat on May 10
 "Heat wave to return to north-west Indian plains from Tuesday: IMD")
IMD predicts hotter days in TN; temp to rise by 2 to 3 degrees
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the temperature to increase by 2 to 3 notches in days to come.
 "IMD predicts hotter days in TN; temp to rise by 2 to 3 degrees")
Light rain with gusty winds likely in parts of Delhi-NCR, says IMD
Light rain with gusty winds are likely in parts of Delhi-NCR on Sunday, a much needed respite from the blistering heat, according to the India Meteorological Department
 "Light rain with gusty winds likely in parts of Delhi-NCR, says IMD")
Maximum temperature in Delhi likely to climb to 43 degrees today
The national capital on Thursday witnessed a warm morning as the weather office predicted a heatwave in the region during the day with the maximum temperature likely to touch 43 degrees Celsius.
 "Maximum temperature in Delhi likely to climb to 43 degrees today")
Max temp to rise by 2 degrees C in next 3 days over Northwest India: IMD
Very light isolated rainfall with dust storms/thunderstorms is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh on April 29 and over Rajasthan on both April 29 and 30
Maximum temperature likely to settle around 40 degree C in Delhi: IMD
The national capital on Saturday morning recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said
Delhi likely to see heatwave conditions; minimum temperature 19.9 degrees
The national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions on Saturday, and the maximum temperature may settle around 42 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.
 "Delhi likely to see heatwave conditions; minimum temperature 19.9 degrees")
Delhi's temperature may settle around 40 deg today; heat wave likely: IMD
The national capital is likely to witness heat wave conditions on Friday and the maximum temperature may settle around 40 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.
Positive indications? 'Neutral' La Nina may bring normal monsoon this year
Weathermen said making any accurate prediction of how El Nino will behave and what impact it can have on the progress and distribution of rains is difficult to say at this point.
 "Positive indications? 'Neutral' La Nina may bring normal monsoon this year")
Rainfall in Delhi, northwest India but not on Jan 26, dense fog likely: IMD
IMD, as part of its extended range forecast issued for the period January 20 to February 2, predicted rainfall in the run up to January 26 but not on that Republic Day itself.
 "Rainfall in Delhi, northwest India but not on Jan 26, dense fog likely: IMD")
Wet spell over northwest, adjoining central India from Jan 21: IMD
Light/moderate rainfall/snowfall over the Western Himalayan region is likely between January 21 to 23, IMD predicted.
 "Wet spell over northwest, adjoining central India from Jan 21: IMD")
IMD plans pilot project for using drones for weather observations in a year
India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking at conducting a pilot project in 2023 for using drones for weather observations across India.
 "IMD plans pilot project for using drones for weather observations in a year")
Delhi's minimum temperature rises marginally to 8.2 degrees Celsius
Moderate fog is likely over the next few days
 "Delhi's minimum temperature rises marginally to 8.2 degrees Celsius")
North India to receive normal precipitation during Jan to March: IMD
The rainfall during January to March, averaged over north India, is most likely to be normal
 "North India to receive normal precipitation during Jan to March: IMD")
Extreme weather threat predicted for US following deadly tornadoes
Record December heat surging northward to Canada is fueling severe weather across the central US, creating hurricane-force winds, potentially strong overnight tornadoes and an extreme fire threat.
 "Extreme weather threat predicted for US following deadly tornadoes")
Cyclone Jawad weakens into low-pressure area, move towards Bangladesh
The well-marked low-pressure area, remnant of cyclonic storm 'Jawad', has weakened into a low-pressure system over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts
 "Cyclone Jawad weakens into low-pressure area, move towards Bangladesh")
Centre extends funding for weather, climate services to Rs 2,135 crore
The government on Wednesday approved continuation of an umbrella scheme, at an estimated cost of Rs 2,135 crore, for R&D into weather and climate services, improved forecast, and better early warnings among several other things, in the next finance cycle (2021-2026).
 "Centre extends funding for weather, climate services to Rs 2,135 crore")
Dry weather likely to prevail in U'khand for next 3 days: IMD
This news pours in after torrential rainfall wrecked the state of Uttarakhand over the past few days.
 "Dry weather likely to prevail in U'khand for next 3 days: IMD")
