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Delhi is bracing for a spell of rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour from Wednesday through Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. In response to the expected severe weather, the IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts signaling moderate to severe weather-related risks for the city.

India is expected to receive an ‘above normal’ monsoon this year, with overall rainfall projected at 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA), according to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast covers the monsoon season from June to September.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update on the potential formation of Cyclone Shakti over the Bay of Bengal. Experts have warned that there is a strong likelihood of the system intensifying into a cyclone between May 23 and May 28.

India is facing an intense heatwave, with various regions reporting unusually high temperatures. On Saturday, Nagpur in Maharashtra recorded the highest maximum temperature in the country, reaching a sweltering 44.7 degrees Celsius, according to reports. The city experienced its hottest day of the season, surpassing Friday’s high of 43 degrees Celsius. While this temperature was 4.1 degrees above the normal for this time of year, it did not meet the criteria for a heatwave, as defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The national capital sweltered under extreme heat on Tuesday, March 26, as the mercury soared to a scorching 40.5 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest day of 2025 so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Ridge observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C, which is 6.3 degrees above the seasonal average.

New Delhi witnessed its highest temperature of the season on Wednesday, with the mercury soaring to 32 degrees Celsius, six points above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhi is facing a cold wave on Monday morning, with temperatures dipping and chilly winds sweeping through the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab also delayed several trains at New Delhi Railway Station, further disrupting the city's morning commute.

Bengaluru is set to experience a significant dip in temperatures over the next two days, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a drop to as low as 10.2°C in certain parts of the city on Saturday. The chilly conditions are expected to bring severe cold, accompanied by dense fog in the early mornings, causing disruptions for commuters.

Delhi woke up to its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, as the minimum temperature plunged to 7.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for Cyclone Fengal, which is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram near Puducherry this afternoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h, along with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts.

Mumbai experienced its coldest November day in eight years on Friday, with the Santacruz observatory recording a minimum temperature of 16.5 degrees Celsius. This marks the lowest temperature for the month of November since 2016, when the same station recorded 16.3°C on November 11.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the Bay of Bengal as it predicts the formation of a low-pressure area in the southeastern part of the Bay, set to develop around November 23. This system, triggered by a cyclonic circulation near Sumatra and the adjoining South Andaman Sea, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential cyclonic weather to southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Despite a reduction in the contribution from stubble burning, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at 12 PM on Friday, dangerously close to the "severe" range. The AQI had registered 390 at 11 AM, and 377 as the 24-hour average on Thursday. The high pollution levels have led to poor visibility and widespread health concerns for the residents of the national capital.

Delhi's air quality remained at hazardous levels on Wednesday, as the city continued to face a "very poor" air quality index (AQI) for the fourth consecutive day. Calm winds and a layer of shallow fog contributed to the ongoing air pollution, with visibility dipping to around 800 meters early in the morning. The shallow fog, which was recorded for a second day, has exacerbated the situation, making it difficult for pollutants to disperse.