IMD

India launches ambitious panchayat-level weather forecasting for farmers but faces challenges in implementation due to limited infrastructure and technical constraints at village level.

Madhya Pradesh is facing a cold wave, with temperatures as low as 1.8°C in Pachmarhi. The IMD predicts warmer-than-usual winters across India, but a cold wave persists in the state due to specific atmospheric conditions and snowfall in northern regions.

A western disturbance triggers rain and thunderstorms in northern India. Cyclonic circulation brings heavy rainfall to southern regions. Dense fog affects parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Temperature fluctuations observed across regions

A new initiative brings hourly-updated, five-day weather forecasts to India's 2.55 lakh gram panchayats, helping farmers prevent weather-related losses. The program bridges the digital divide through local representatives and comprehensive training.

Cyclone Dana crossed the north Odisha coast on October 25, 2024, with wind speeds reaching 100-110 kmph. The storm caused heavy rainfall in coastal regions, prompting safety advisories and agricultural precautions for residents.

Cyclonic Storm "DANA" is set to intensify and impact Odisha and West Bengal with severe winds and heavy rainfall from October 24th. The IMD has issued warnings and safety advisories for affected regions.

IMD warns of Cyclone Dana forming in the Bay of Bengal, expected to reach Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24. Fishermen are advised to take precautions.

The India Meteorological Department reports a well-marked low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea and cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, leading to expected heavy rainfall in southern India and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The IMD reports the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon and the onset of the Northeast Monsoon. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal, leading to scattered rainfall across various regions.

The India Meteorological Department forecasts the Northeast Monsoon's onset around October 15, 2024, with heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and South Interior Karnataka.