IMD DG MRUTYUNJAY MOHAPATRA

Heavy rains in northwest and northeast India cut the nationwide monsoon deficit from 11% to 3%, IMD states. Central (14% to 8%) and east/northeast (13% to 2%) deficits dropped; south India saw a 13% surplus. Nationwide: 45% normal, 24% excess, 31% d...

In the next two to three years, Delhi-NCR will receive three more Doppler radars, a flood warning model, additional weather stations, and rain gauges to enhance weather forecasting, as announced by IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. He clarified that r...

In June, India faced below-normal rainfall with a deficit of 11%, marking the highest in five years, impacting the monsoon's progress. July forecasts predict above-average rainfall nationwide, following a delayed onset and stalled progression after ...

Delhi experienced torrential rain last week, not due to a cloudburst, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Safdarjung Observatory recorded 91 mm of rainfall between 5 am and 6 am on June 28. The extreme weather event was caused by m...

The Met office stated that 12 per cent of the sub-divisional area of the country experienced excess to large excess rainfall, 38 per cent received normal rainfall, and 50 per cent experienced deficient to large deficient rainfall. IMD data shows tha...

Indians faced extreme heat during the biggest electoral exercise in May, with temperatures reaching record highs. Voter turnout was affected by the hot weather, as reported by ToI using data from the India Meteorological Department.

"La Nina weather conditions are seen developing during July-September," the weather agency said, adding that India is "likely to experience normal rainfall (92-108% of long period average of 166.9 mm) in June." The weather agency further added that ...

IMD Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra provides an update on the upcoming monsoon season, expecting above-normal rainfall in Central India and the entire country. The India Meteorological Department also shared predictions for the current heatwave in North ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in weather forecasts and it will expand it further into other areas to improve forecasts in coming years, IMD's director general Dr Mrutyun...

The India Meteorological Department's chief, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, advises considering weather conditions for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state elections. With intense heat expected during the election period, special forecasts are provided, but no c...

India Meteorological Department incorporates AI, machine learning, and advanced radar technology to enhance weather forecasts, covering mesoscale phenomena like convective clouds for improved prediction accuracy in extreme events.

Weather scientists anticipate a favorable monsoon season amidst fading El Nino conditions and reduced Eurasian snow cover. India Meteorological Department expects neutral conditions by June and La Nina in the latter monsoon period, conducive for rai...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts extreme heat across the country from April to June, particularly affecting central and western regions. Above-normal maximum temperatures are expected, with central and western peninsular India faci...

As India prepares for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, another challenge is on the horizon. India is expected to experience extreme heat from April to June, with the central and western peninsular parts facing the worst impact. States like Gujarat,...

The IMD assured that the increase in maximum temperatures will not affect the harvest-ready wheat crop. India is bracing for extreme heat from April to June, particularly in central and western regions, according to IMD Director General Mrutyunjay M...

Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states in the south and Odisha in the east braced for flooding as authorities issued warnings for Tropical Cyclone Michaung. It's likely to hit the southern coast on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kph (5...

Above-normal rainfall is likely over some areas of the southernmost parts of peninsular India, most parts of northwest India, and many parts of east-central, east and northeast India, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay...

The country received 820 mm of rainfall against the long-period average (LPA) of 868.6 mm, or 94.4% of LPA, the agency said in its final summer rainfall season briefing.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that cyclone Biparjoy has turned from extreme to a 'very severe' cyclonic storm and will cross the Jakhau Port in Gujarat by Thursday evening, although an 'orange' alert is still in effect fo...