Indian meteorological Department

Empowering rural India: Panchayat-level weather forecasting

The recent launch of the Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting initiative by the Indian government marks a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience in rural areas. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), aims to provide localized weather information to over 2.5 lakh gram panchayats […]

Union Health Ministry releases advisory for continued heatwaves in country

NEW DELHI: As the heatwaves in the country are not giving any relief and more of them are predicted in several parts of the country to continue, the Union Health Ministry has released a public advisory. In a post shared on twitter the advisory said, “As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to take care of yourself […]

Delhi records first heatstroke death amid sweltering temperatures

In a tragic turn of events, a 40-year-old man hailing from Bihar's Darbhanga district breathed his last at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital after succumbing to a severe heatstroke. The unfortunate incident occurred amidst the scorching temperatures gripping the national capital.

Cyclone Remal: Heavy rainfall and strong winds expected

NEW DELHI: West Bengal is preparing for Cyclone Remal, which has become a severe cyclonic storm. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that this cyclone, the first in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season, will make landfall between West Bengal’s Sagar Island and Bangladesh’s Khepupara on Sunday night. The IMD forecasts that Cyclone Remal […]

Free handouts hurt the middle class. Our money pays for it: Delhi Voter

NEW DELHI: The sixth phase of voting in the current Lok Sabha election is under way in 58 seats, including all the seven seats in the national capital, Delhi. Indian meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave “red alert” for Delhi and surrounding states. Even this scorching heat has not deterred Delhi voters from exercising […]