Tag: India Meteorological Department

Delhi is currently experiencing intense heat with temperatures soaring to 42.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks 2.1 degrees above the seasonal average, as the national capital battles a stretch of above-normal temperatures. The minimum temperature was recorded at 27.7 degrees Celsius.

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).

Delhi experienced light rainfall accompanied by a maximum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, offering some respite from the prevailing weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital received 4 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, marking a drop of two notches below the season's average. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded was 18.2 degrees Celsius, which was five notches above the season's average.

Chandigarh witnessed its chilliest January day in almost a decade as the maximum temperature plunged to 10.5°C, marking the coldest day since 2015, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The absence of sunlight during the day attributed to this significant drop from the previous day's 13.8°C, making it the coldest day of the season.

The chill deepens in Delhi as the city's minimum temperature plummets to 5.5 degrees Celsius, marking a drop of three notches below the season's average, as reported by the India Meteorological Department. Simultaneously, the city experiences a high of 24.7 degrees Celsius, surpassing the seasonal norm by two degrees, according to the IMD.

Cyclone 'Hamoon' is set to make landfall on the Bangladesh coast, triggering heavy rainfall in multiple Indian states, as well as strong winds and weather disturbances.

A sudden spell of rain with gusty winds in Delhi-NCR led to waterlogging and traffic chaos in various parts of the national capital. Residents shared their experiences on social media, highlighting congestion issues during the morning rush hour.