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Himachal To Experience Rain Over The Next Few Days, Says IMD

August 12, 2024, 7:23 pm

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall for several districts in Himachal Pradesh over the next five days. A yellow alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla, Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur.

Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, reported that in the past 24 hours, most areas in Himachal Pradesh experienced light to moderate rainfall. “Districts of Una, Solan, and Hamirpur experienced heavy rains with Una recording the highest at 100 mm. Bilaspur also saw heavy rainfall, and Nadaun reported 72 mm. Solan and Kasauli also experienced significant rainfall,” he stated.

Sharma further noted, “Over the next five to six days, moderate rainfall is expected in most mid-hill areas. From August 12 to 14, heavy rains are anticipated in parts of Solan, Sirmaur, and Una districts. After August 15, most areas will see light to moderate rains. A yellow alert has been issued for these regions in the state.”

He also mentioned that while August has seen a 21 percent increase in rainfall compared to normal, the overall monsoon season’s rainfall is 22 percent below normal. “In districts like Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Una, and Bilaspur, monsoon rains have been normal. However, Lahaul-Spiti has recorded a significant shortfall, with rainfall 73 percent below normal. Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, and Kinnaur have received less rainfall this month, whereas other districts have seen normal to above-normal levels,” Sharma added.

The official also warned that Sirmaur, Solan, and Shimla are expected to experience fog and poor visibility due to low-level clouds, with temperatures remaining below normal. Residents in the areas under the yellow alert are advised to stay vigilant.

Delhi to Get a Breezy Break: Light Rain and Gusty Winds Expected

June 2, 2024, 8:52 am

The Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi to Get a Breezy Break, it has been predicted light-intensity rain or drizzle accompanied by gusty winds in the early hours of Sunday for Delhi and its neighboring regions.

“Light intensity rain/drizzle and gusty winds with speeds of 20-30 km/h are expected over and adjoining areas of Delhi and NCR, including Gannaur, Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosali, Mahendargarh, Sohana, Rewari, Bawal, Nuh (Haryana), Baraut, Bagpat, Meerut, Khekra, Modinagar, Kithor, Garhmukteshwar, Pilakhua, Hapur, Khurja, Gabhana, Jattari, Khair, Aligarh (U.P.), Bhiwari, Tizara, Khairthal (Rajasthan) during the next two hours,” the Meteorological Department announced on ‘X’.

Earlier on Saturday night, the Met Office had predicted a thunderstorm with moderate-intensity rain and gusty winds in Delhi and surrounding areas. “Thunderstorm with moderate-intensity rain and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places of Delhi and NCR, including Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana), Gulaoti, Siyana, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Jahangirabad, Shikarpur, Khurja, Pahasu, Gabhana, Jattari, Khair, Aligarh (U.P.), Tizara (Rajasthan) during the next two hours,” RWFC New Delhi reported on ‘X’.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued an alert for heavy rainfall at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), Rayalaseema, and Yanam for five days starting from June 1.

“Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over NCAP, Yanam. Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 km/h likely over NCAP, Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema. Hot, humid, and uncomfortable weather is likely over SCAP on June 1, 2, and 4,” the IMD stated in its bulletin.

The weather office further detailed, “Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 km/h are likely over NCAP, Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema on June 3 and 5.”

Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions during this period of unstable weather conditions.

IMD Issues Heatwave ‘Red Alert’ for Delhi, Punjab, and Northern India

May 20, 2024, 11:43 am

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heatwaves in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and most parts of Western Rajasthan, effective from Sunday, May 19. This alert signifies that a severe heatwave has persisted for more than two days, with extreme temperatures expected to last for five days.

Understanding Heatwave Alerts

A heatwave, as defined by the IMD, is a condition where air temperature reaches levels that can be fatal to humans. For plains, a heatwave is declared when temperatures reach at least 40°C, while for hilly regions, it is 30°C or more. Coastal areas see a heatwave alert when temperatures hit 37°C or higher.

A severe heatwave occurs when temperatures exceed the normal range of 4.5°C to 6.4°C. If the rise is more than 6.4°C above normal, the situation is classified as an extreme heatwave. May is typically the peak month for such conditions in India.

Heatwave Impact and Regions Affected

The current heatwave has pushed temperatures in Delhi, Chandigarh, and other major cities in the affected states to around and above 44°C. These extreme temperatures increase the risk of heat illness and heat stroke, especially among vulnerable groups such as the elderly, infants, and those with chronic illnesses. The Chandigarh administration is considering measures such as early school closures to protect students.

Heatwaves commonly impact regions including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Occasionally, Tamil Nadu and Kerala also experience heatwaves. Rajasthan and the Vidarbha region often see temperatures soaring above 45°C in May.

Precautions and Safety Measures

To mitigate the effects of heatwaves, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recommends the following precautions:

Stay Indoors: Avoid going out in the sun, especially between noon and 3 pm.
Protection: If you must work outside, use a hat or umbrella and apply a damp cloth to your head, neck, face, and limbs.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty.

The Role of Climate Change

A report from Climate Central, a US-based group of climate scientists, indicates that human-caused climate change has significantly increased the likelihood of intense heat events. According to the World Health Organization, over 166,000 people died from heatwaves between 1998 and 2017, highlighting the severe impact of these extreme weather conditions.

Conclusion

The IMD’s red alert underscores the urgent need for preparedness and caution during extreme heat conditions. By taking the recommended precautions, individuals can protect themselves and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

IMD issues heatwave alerts for Bengal, Odisha; possible relief from rain in these states

April 28, 2024, 12:02 pm

The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for Odisha and West Bengal, an ‘orange alert’ for Bihar and Jharkhand, and a ‘yellow alert’ for eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern parts of Kerala due to severe heatwave conditions.

Rising Temperatures:

Panagarh in Paschim Bardhaman district recorded West Bengal’s highest temperature at 44.6 degrees Celsius. Kolkata reached 41.1 degrees Celsius. The other places which recorded above 40 degree Celsius temperatures are Medinipur(43.5), Bankura (43.2), Barrackpore (43.2), Bardhaman (43), Asansol (42.5), Purulia (42.7) and Sriniketan (42).

Maximum temperatures reported (≥40°C) at 1730 hrs IST of today, the 27th April 2024: pic.twitter.com/f0S1MK5a0y

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 27, 2024

Intensifying Heat in Odisha:

In Odisha, Angul recorded a scorching 44.7 degrees Celsius, while Bhubaneswar touched 44.6 degrees Celsius, breaching the 44-degree mark for the first time this season.

Weather Outlook for Delhi-NCR:

Residents experienced relief from the heat after Friday’s rainfall brought down the maximum temperature to 38°C on Saturday. However, IMD forecasts predict a return to temperatures above 40°C by Monday.

Rainfall Forecast by IMD:

Light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected over Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu. Madhya Pradesh, the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, and north Telangana are also expected to experience rainfall and lightning.

Impact on Himachal Pradesh:

Intermittent rain accompanied by thunderstorms and hail lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with fresh snowfall in tribal areas causing a sharp drop in temperature and closure of over 60 roads.

Precautionary Measures:

The Ministry of Animal Husbandry has taken several measures in response to the bird flu outbreak, including a total restriction on the sale and purchase of all birds in affected areas. Rapid response teams have been deployed to contain the spread of the virus.

IMD issues red alert due to severe heatwave condition in West Bengal and Odisha

April 27, 2024, 3:18 pm

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Saturday that a red alert has been issued for Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal due to severe heatwave conditions in these areas.

Soma Sen Roy, a senior scientist at IMD, highlighted that severe heatwave conditions have persisted in Gangetic West Bengal for several days, warranting the issuance of a red alert. She also noted that while the severity of the heatwave in Odisha, particularly in North Odisha, is not as high as in West Bengal, it remains significant enough to prompt a red alert.

Additionally, Roy emphasized that temperatures are currently significantly elevated and above normal in eastern and peninsular India. Heatwave conditions are also being experienced in East India, South Peninsular India, and the northern parts of Kerala. IMD has issued an Orange alert for East India, covering Bihar and Jharkhand, and a Yellow alert for Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the northern parts of Kerala.

Regarding the weather in northern parts of the country, IMD scientists observed significant thunderstorm activity in some areas, including Delhi, on the previous day. However, they anticipate less weather activity over the North Indian Plains on the current day. Thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to persist over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayan region, prompting an orange alert. A yellow alert has been issued for Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, among other areas. Furthermore, IMD predicts an enhancement in thunderstorm activity, particularly over North-West India, starting from April 29, 2024.

Sen Roy further mentioned that there will be no influence of western disturbances in East India, and heatwave conditions are expected to persist in the eastern region.

IMD Alerts Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, MP, and Rajasthan for Rainfall and Thunderstorms

April 14, 2024, 7:39 pm

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning about a current spell of rainfall accompanied by moderate thunderstorms expected across regions including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on April 14th.

According to the weather department on the social media platform X, it was forecasted that thunderstorms, accompanied by light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30-50 Km/h, are expected to affect isolated areas, including Delhi, NCR (Bahadurgarh, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Manesar), and Meham, and their adjoining regions.

The weather department tweeted, “Ongoing rainfall spell with moderate thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail over Northwest India is likely to continue during next 48 hours and abate thereafter.”

Ongoing rainfall spell with moderate thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds & hail over Northwest India likely to continue during next 48 hours and abate thereafter. pic.twitter.com/PdNUE3ONPg

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 14, 2024

The IMD additionally forecasted isolated hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on April 14th and 15th.

In another tweet, the IMD mentioned the likelihood of hailstorms occurring at isolated locations in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on April 16th.

According to the IMD, an intense western disturbance, manifested as a cyclonic circulation, is situated over northeast Iran, accompanied by an embedded trough in the middle and upper tropospheric westerlies, extending approximately along Long. 55°E to the north of Lat. 26°N. This disturbance has induced a low-pressure area over southwest Rajasthan.

A cyclonic circulation is present over northeast Rajasthan, along with an east-west trough extending from this circulation to Gangetic West Bengal across south Uttar Pradesh, south Bihar, and north Jharkhand in the lower tropospheric levels. Additionally, there is a likelihood of high moisture feeding from the Arabian Sea into Northwest India on April 14th and 15th, as per the IMD.

IMD reported that a new Western disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India on April 18. Under the influence of these weather systems, widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-BaltistanMuzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 14 and 15, 2024. Moreover, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) is expected over West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh on April 14 and 15, 2024.

The IMD predicts that isolated hailstorms are highly likely over Jammu Division, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 14th and 15th, as well as over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh on April 14th, 2024.

Isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is highly probable over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-GilgitBaltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh on April 14th and 15th, 2024. Furthermore, strong surface winds (30-40 kmph) are expected to prevail over Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh on April 16th and 17th, 2024.

In the previous month, the IMD issued a hailstorm alert and predicted the possibility of rainfall in isolated areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Dense fog envelopes Delhi-NCR

January 31, 2024, 8:04 am

Wednesday morning witnessed Delhi-NCR enveloped in a thick layer of fog, causing visibility challenges and adding to the difficulties faced by commuters in the bone-chilling winter. Responding to the situation, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory, stating, “While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.”

Images from various locations in Delhi depicted people gathering around bonfires to combat the cold. A resident in the Red Fort area, speaking to ANI, highlighted the hardships faced by individuals due to delayed buses and, in some areas, the unavailability of public vehicles in the freezing weather.

The previous day, Tuesday, witnessed a similar scenario as dense fog covered the national capital and extensive regions of North India, significantly impacting visibility and disrupting flight and train services. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported very dense fog in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Northwest Rajasthan, and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, flight operations were remained also disrupted at the Delhi airport on account of the thick fog across the national capital on Tuesday morning.

#WATCH | Flight operations affected as a thick layer of fog grips the national capital.

(Visuals from the airport area) pic.twitter.com/wez0ssOxLP

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

Delhi waking up to freezing temperatures, dense fog reduces visibility and causes flight delays Sunday morning

January 14, 2024, 10:22 am

The nation’s capital woke up to a bitterly cold Sunday due to a thick layer of fog that hindered traffic flow. Early in the morning, the RK Puram Area’s minimum temperature was measured to be 7 degrees Celsius. In the midst of the bitter cold and dense fog, homeless people and those living on the streets sought safety at government-run night shelters. With nowhere else to go in the cold, Delhi’s night shelters are designed to give homeless people a place to stay while they’re on the streets. For those in need of refuge, the shelters provide food, beds, blankets, and hot water.

On Friday, the city saw the season’s first cold wave day, which, according to the India Meterological Department, is recorded when the minimum temperature goes below 4 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department issued an alert amid the bone-chilling cold.
“Very dense fog layer extends over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, North Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Passengers on highways need to drive extremely carefully and only with fog lights,” the IMD posted from its X handle.
“Journeys need to be halted until fog reduction by morning especially on expressways. Very Dense fog reporting over Amritsar, Chandigarh, Patiala, Ambala, Ganganagar, Palam, Safdarjung, Lucknow with visibility 0 meter since 0230 hrs IST of today,” it added.
The fog is likely to prevail during the morning hours in isolated pockets of northwest India during the next three to four days, the Met agency said.
As the weather forecasting agency predicted dense to very dense fog on Sunday, the Delhi Police urged motorists to drive carefully amid low visibility.

Cyclone Michaung’s Landfall Underway, Projected to Extend for Next Three Hours

December 5, 2023, 1:55 pm

The Indian Meteorological Department confirmed Cyclone ‘Michaung’ made landfall along the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh, with the severe cyclonic storm expected to continue for the next few hours. The cyclone has already wreaked havoc, with multiple fatalities, closed roads, and inundated subways, particularly in Chennai.

In assessing the aftermath, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stated that the rains caused by Cyclone Michaung exceeded those seen during the 2015 floods. Despite this, the damages have been relatively minor, owing to Chennai’s resilience and extensive desilting efforts.

Stalin emphasized the need for collective efforts, engaging employees, officials, and relief organizations to address the challenges posed by the disaster. The state government’s swift response involves setting up relief camps, operating kitchens, and ensuring the availability of essential food supplies for affected individuals.

The Chief Minister directed attention to critical aspects such as drainage restoration, relief camp accommodations, and road clearance. Over 5,000 workers from other districts have been mobilized to aid in recovery efforts, with the Chief Secretary and top officials monitoring operations at the Integrated Command and Control Center.

Amidst this crisis, Stalin urged unity among government bodies and relief organizations to mitigate the suffering caused by the calamity, emphasizing the necessity for collaborative action during these challenging times.

Uttarakhand: Badrinath National Highway blocked due to lanslide

August 14, 2023, 10:48 am

Badrinath National Highway in Pipalkoti area in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has been closed because of debris that was triggered by a landslide, following heavy rainfall. Many vehicles have also been buried under the debris.

Chamoli District Magistrate, Himanshu Khurana said, “Due to heavy debris falling from the mountain in Pipalkoti, many vehicles were buried under the debris and the roads have been closed.”

According to the district magistrate, at present there are several vehicles buried under the debris and a piece of information about one person being buried under the debris in Pipalkoti has also been received.

Yesterday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert and predicted heavy rainfall with lightning in six districts of Uttarakhand for the next twenty-four hours. It also forecasted very heavy to extremely heavy rain/ thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and very intense to extremely intense spell is likely to occur at isolated places in Tehri, Dehradun, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar.

As to official estimates, 52 people had died due to rain-related incidents in this monsoon session while another 37 people sustained injuries. Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand have also triggered landslides and flash floods in many places.

On the orders of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, SDRF and NDRF personnel were posted in places badly affected by rain-related incidents.

IMD: Cyclone Mocha to make landfall along Myanmar-Bangladesh coast

May 14, 2023, 1:50 pm

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the extremely powerful cyclonic storm “Mocha” is expected to cross between Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar and Myanmar’s Kyaukpyu, close to Sittwe, around Sunday noon.

As per a tweet by IMD “The ESCS “Mocha” lay centered at 0530hrs IST of 14th May 2023 over Northeast & adjoining Eastcentral Bay of Bengal near lat 18.7N & long 91.5E. Its likely to cross between Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) & Kyaukpyu (Myanmar), close to Sittwe (Myanmar) around noon of today.”

The ESCS “Mocha” lay centered at 0530hrs IST of 14th May 2023 over Northeast & adjoining Eastcentral Bay of Bengal near lat 18.7N & long 91.5E. likely to cross between Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) & Kyaukpyu (Myanmar), close to Sittwe (Myanmar) around noon of today. pic.twitter.com/795KRhyxQr

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 14, 2023

Civil defense teams have been deployed at Bakkhali Sea Beach in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas as Cyclone ‘Mocha’ intensifies into an extremely severe cyclonic storm.

They stated that members of civil defense teams are constantly alerting the public and tourists, urging them to remain vigilant and avoid going to the beach or areas near the sea.

A civil defence official, Anmol Das said in a statement “The condition is not good. We are continuously alerting the public and tourists to be alert and avoid coming to the beach.”

Delhi’s air quality recorded to be in moderate category; partly overcast weather expected

September 27, 2022, 11:19 am

Delhi’s air quality is in moderate category on Tuesday morning and the minimum and maximum temperature of the national capital is expected to be 23 degree Celsius and 33 degree Celsius, respectively.According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the hourly air quality index (AQI) was 106 at 7am on Tuesday. The average 24-hour AQI was 100 in the satisfactory category on Monday.An AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.The Indian Meteorological Department said that on Monday, the minimum temperature was 22.7 degree Celsius, which is one degree below normal and maximum temperature was 33.4 degree Celsius, which is one degree below normal.