IMD weather predictions helping govt. prevent loss of lives to a large extent, says official
2 days, 21 hours ago

IMD weather predictions helping govt. prevent loss of lives to a large extent, says official

The Hindu  

The State government was able to prevent loss of lives to a large extent, thanks to the alerts and predictions about very heavy rainfall being provided by the India Meteorological Department, Amaravati, said Revenue Special Chief Secretary R.P. Speaking as the chief guest at the stakeholders’ meet on IMD’s weather and climate services for Andhra Pradesh, held to commemorate 150 years of IMD, at the School of Planning and Architecture in Vijayawada on December 20, Friday, Mr. Sisodia hoped that there would be better loss mitigation as more precise predictions could be expected with the advancement of technology. “From 1864, when 40,000 people died due to a cyclone that hit the coast of Machilipatnam, to 2023 when no lives were lost during the Michaung cyclone, we have come a long way,” Mr. Mohapatra said, remembering the contributions of scientists. Collaboration Later, Mr. Mohapatra signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Director Ramesh Srikonda, to collaborate in areas of research work and disaster management strategies.

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Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu, Andhra for next 3 days, check full forecast
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu, Andhra for next 3 days, check full forecast

India TV News  

IMD Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and fog across multiple regions of India over the next week. Heavy rainfall predicted for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra The cyclonic circulation is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on November 26 and …

Andhra Pradesh: IMD Predicts Heavy Rain on Nov. 28 and 29
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Andhra Pradesh: IMD Predicts Heavy Rain on Nov. 28 and 29

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A low-pressure area has developed over the east equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in isolated areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on Tuesday. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in isolated areas of SCAP and Rayalaseema on 27 November. The IMD also warned of thunderstorms with …

IMD Workshop Underscores Need for Accurate Weather Forecasts
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1 month ago

IMD Workshop Underscores Need for Accurate Weather Forecasts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s rapid urbanisation and shifting climate patterns make precise weather forecast indispensable for effective disaster management, said HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Dr Naga Ratna presented a detailed account of IMD Hyderabad’s contributions, emphasising its role in hyper-local weather forecasting for Telangana. “IMD’s work is central to building resilient communities and mitigating the impacts of climate change,” said Dr. Mohapatra. The …

IMD launches dedicated weather forecast for Sabarimala pilgrimage
1 month, 1 week ago

IMD launches dedicated weather forecast for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: In a first for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the India Meteorological Department has introduced a localised weather forecasting system, similar to those for the Amarnath and Char Dham yatras. IMD officials announced on Thursday that its regional centre has installed three rain gauges at Sannidhanam, Pamba, and Nilakkal to issue three-day weather forecasts. These forecasts will soon be upgraded to …

Dedicated weather forecast introduced for Sabarimala pilgrimage season
1 month, 1 week ago

Dedicated weather forecast introduced for Sabarimala pilgrimage season

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department introduced a dedicated localised weather forecast system for Sabarimala, similar to those for the Amarnath and ‘Char Dham’ pilgrimage. On Thursday, IMD officials announced that its regional centre installed three rain gauges at Sannidhanam, Pamba, and Nilakkal to help issue three-day weather forecasts. However, Gopal emphasised that offering district-wide forecasts would require a “larger network and …

Kerala Weather Update: IMD’s Predicts that Kerala will likely receive widespread rains in the next 72 hours
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Weather Update: IMD’s Predicts that Kerala will likely receive widespread rains in the next 72 hours

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday put 14 districts in the State on red/orange alert given the India Meteorological Department’s forecast that Kerala will likely receive widespread rains, including isolated heavy showers, in the next 72 hours. Mr. Vijayan said a LIDAR survey team from National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal will create a three-dimensional model of the disaster …

Finding balance between nature and human activity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Finding balance between nature and human activity

New Indian Express  

Every crisis bares one’s strengths and weaknesses. What one takes away from it will play a crucial role in shaping one’s future. Both experts and ordinary folks are flocking to Wayanad to help the survivors; mothers even from far-flung places are coming with their little ones to breast-feed the babies who have lost their mothers; and commoners are donating beyond …

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala
4 months, 2 weeks ago

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that around 50 people are feared dead in the areas affected by the cloud-burst incidents. The IMD has also predicted isolated, extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa and Meghalaya on Saturday in its daily forecast bulletin released at 2:30 pm. IMD has also predicted isolated extremely heavy …

Centre puts out 'fact copies' of IMD alerts in Parliament amid row over Shah's 'early warning system' remark
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre puts out 'fact copies' of IMD alerts in Parliament amid row over Shah's 'early warning system' remark

India TV News  

Amid row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ‘early warning system’ statement in the Parliament in connection with the Wayanad landslide that claimed several lives, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Friday provided additional facts to both Houses on the incident considering the discussion held during the Calling Attention Motion in Lok Sabha on July 31. During …

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Maharashtra; holiday for schools in parts of Vidarbha and Raigad
5 months ago

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Maharashtra; holiday for schools in parts of Vidarbha and Raigad

The Hindu  

The India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, over the next few hours in Maharashtra on July 22. "Thunderstorms with lightning and light to moderate rainfall are very likely to occur in a few places over Chandrapur and isolated places over Bhandara, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Wardha, and Gondia, including the Nagpur and Amravati districts …

IMD issues yellow warning for three districts in Andhra Pradesh
5 months ago

IMD issues yellow warning for three districts in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: The India Meteorological Department’s Amaravati Centre has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall on Sunday in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Parvathipuram Manyam and Srikakulam districts. The warning also includes thunderstorms with lightning and strong surface winds, reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph, across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema. According to the Andhra Pradesh State …

Weather update today: IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rains in Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha and THESE states
5 months ago

Weather update today: IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rains in Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha and THESE states

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states today i.e. According to the IMD, isolated areas in Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Telangana, South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, Gujarat, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Vidarbha, southern Chhattisgarh, and South Odisha are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall. The weather department has predicted …

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review flood preparedness as IMD predicts monsoon rains in more states
6 months ago

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review flood preparedness as IMD predicts monsoon rains in more states

India TV News  

Flood management: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness to deal with floods that affect various parts of the country during the monsoon. The Union Home Minister also reviewed long-term measures to formulate a comprehensive and far-reaching policy to mitigate the menace of floods in the country. India’s Disaster management moving forward …

Kochi cloudburst puts question mark on capability of IMD to forecast severe weather events
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi cloudburst puts question mark on capability of IMD to forecast severe weather events

The Hindu  

The cloudburst event that occurred in Kochi on May 28 has put a serious question mark on the credibility and capability of the severe weather events forecasted by the India Meteorological Department in the State. The IMD on Wednesday confirmed that the weather event witnessed by Thrikkakara in Ernakulam on May 28 recording 100 mm of rain in an hour …

Weather updates: IMD issues red heatwave alerts for Bihar, Odisha, other states
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather updates: IMD issues red heatwave alerts for Bihar, Odisha, other states

Hindustan Times  

Severe heatwave conditions are prevailing in several parts of the country on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red heatwave alert in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal. Weather updates: IMD issues red heatwave alerts for Bihar, Odisha, other states “Heat Wave to severe heatwave conditions very likely to prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, …

Weather updates: IMD's 'heatwave to severe heatwave' alerts for Odisha, Tamil Nadu, these states
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Weather updates: IMD's 'heatwave to severe heatwave' alerts for Odisha, Tamil Nadu, these states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the scorching heatwave is likely to continue sweeping most of east India as well as spread to southern India. The IMD said Odisha has been experiencing heatwave conditions since April 15, while West Bengal has been affected since April 17. In an official statement, the IMD forecasts ‘heatwave to severe heatwave’ conditions …

IMD weather updates: Heatwave alerts, rain predictions for these states
8 months ago

IMD weather updates: Heatwave alerts, rain predictions for these states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for multiple states till April 20 warning the people of soaring high temperatures this entire week. IMD issues heatwave warning in multiple states In its latest forecast, IMD said that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over parts of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan, Saurashtra and Kutch, coastal Andhra Pradesh and …

IMD issues weather warnings for Andhra Pradesh
8 months, 1 week ago

IMD issues weather warnings for Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The weather department has warned of uncomfortable weather conditions and potential thunderstorms across Andhra Pradesh and Yanam for the next five days. According to the IMD's Amaravati Meteorological Centre, hot, humid and uncomfortable weather conditions are expected in isolated areas of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema over the next two days, April 10 …

IMD predicts fall in temperature, rainfall in Odisha on THIS date. Check full forecast
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IMD predicts fall in temperature, rainfall in Odisha on THIS date. Check full forecast

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted 'no major' change in Odisha's temperature in the next 24 hours as the state reels under heat wave condition. However, the Met department said Odisha is likely witness a dip in temperature in the next two days due to rainfall forecasted on April 7 and 8. Due to severe heat in the state, …

Weather alert: IMD predicts heatwave conditions in several parts of India in coming days
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather alert: IMD predicts heatwave conditions in several parts of India in coming days

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department predicted that heatwave conditions will prevail in several parts of southern and northern India in the coming days, while isolated heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the northeastern states. Rain prediction in these regions - According to IMD, Arunachal Pradesh anticipates widespread rainfall or snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the upcoming week, with heavy precipitation …

Weather update today: IMD predicts rain in THESE states; hailstorm likely in J-K. Check full forecast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather update today: IMD predicts rain in THESE states; hailstorm likely in J-K. Check full forecast

Live Mint  

Weather update today: The India Meteorological Department in its weather bulletin predicted a fresh spell of intense rainfall, thunderstorm over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya from 30th March. IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms and lightning over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim till 30th March. IMD predicted light rainfall/snowfall with isolated thunderstorms and lightning likely …

Weather today: IMD predicts rain with thunderstorm in THESE states; above normal temperatures in South Indian states
9 months, 1 week ago

Weather today: IMD predicts rain with thunderstorm in THESE states; above normal temperatures in South Indian states

Live Mint  

Weather update today: The India Meteorological Department's has predicted rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning over East and Central India today i.e. IMD rainfall/hailstorm prediction -As per the weather office, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds has been predicted over Gangetic West Bengal during 16-20 March. -IMD has also predicted isolated to scattered light …

Weather Update: IMD predicts rainfall in THESE states today. Check details
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather Update: IMD predicts rainfall in THESE states today. Check details

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in several states of Central India on Tuesday. A Met department spokesperson told PTI that several parts of Rajasthan, including Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota and Jaipur, will likely receive light rain at isolated places in the next 48 hours due to a new western disturbance, on Monday. “There is a possibility of the formation …

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE states. Check list here
1 year, 2 months ago

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE states. Check list here

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has forecasted rainfall in various regions of South and North West India until October 15. Stay informed, stay safe!” Meanwhile, the weather agency has anticipated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in Kashmir-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from October 13 to 15. Speaking on withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, IMD said, “Conditions are favourable …

IMD Forecasts Three-Day Rain for AP From Today
1 year, 4 months ago

IMD Forecasts Three-Day Rain for AP From Today

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: Indian Meteorological Department, Amaravati, has forecast light to moderate rains in Andhra Pradesh till August 2 beginning Monday. An IMD report said a low pressure area is lying over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha and West Bengal coasts. Another trough is running from northwest Bihar to the cyclonic circulation associated with the low pressure area over …

Weather Update: IMD issues orange alert for Odisha, Madhya Pradesh; Delhi likely to receive rainfall
1 year, 5 months ago

Weather Update: IMD issues orange alert for Odisha, Madhya Pradesh; Delhi likely to receive rainfall

India TV News  

Weather Update : As the level of water in the Yamuna River recedes, the India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for rainfall across several states for the day. According to IMD, heavy rains might lash Odisha and Madhya Pradesh on Sunday while a strong possibility for heavy rains has been issued in Uttarakhand for the next three days. …

Explained: As rain fury continues in North India, did IMD's forecasting fail?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained: As rain fury continues in North India, did IMD's forecasting fail?

Firstpost  

North India has been ravaged by heavy rain – over 100 people have died, roads have washed away, and bridges have collapsed. Rain fury in the North North India is still reeling from the torrential rainfall that has lashed the area since the weekend. Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also tweeted earlier, “Nature’s fury has tragically claimed the …

IMD issues 'red alert' in 7 districts of Himachal Pradesh; warns of landslides, floods
1 year, 5 months ago

IMD issues 'red alert' in 7 districts of Himachal Pradesh; warns of landslides, floods

India TV News  

A 'red' alert has been issued in seven districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next two days on Saturday by the India Meteorological Department, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in the state. According to a statement, isolated places in the districts of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur are likely to receive to receive extremely heavy rainfall on …

IMD warns of heatwave in parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 8 months ago

IMD warns of heatwave in parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Continuing with its series of alerts, the IMD on Friday said parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to witness heatwave conditions in the next four to five days. These were above normal by 3°C to 5°C in many parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. Heatwave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over north coastal Andhra …

Weather Forecast: IMD issues alert for heavy monsoon rain in these states
2 years, 2 months ago

Weather Forecast: IMD issues alert for heavy monsoon rain in these states

Firstpost  

The Monsoon 2022 has withdrawn from many states, but it is still raining in many states due to the south-west monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has forecast monsoon rain in some places today Weather Update: Dussehra has also passed but still the Monsoon 2022 is in full swing in many regions of India. Today, many neighboring states including West Bengal, …

IMD issues rainfall alert for several states for next few days | Check details
2 years, 3 months ago

IMD issues rainfall alert for several states for next few days | Check details

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of India. Light to moderate rain with isolated thundersquall and gusty winds are very likely over Karnataka from August 30 to September 2. Here are the top weather updates: - Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely to prevail over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Arunachal …

IMD predicts heavy rain in these states; check full forecast here
2 years, 4 months ago

IMD predicts heavy rain in these states; check full forecast here

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls occurred at isolated places over Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Konkan and Goa and Odisha. Check full forecast here: Fairly widespread/widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls and thunderstorm/lightning very likely over Gangetic West Bengal during 09th-11th August; Jharkhand on 10th & 11th August; Odisha during 08th-12th August; Assam …

The Business of Weather Forecasting is Heating Up in India And A Moody Monsoon Could be the Catalyst
2 years, 6 months ago

The Business of Weather Forecasting is Heating Up in India And A Moody Monsoon Could be the Catalyst

News 18  

Earlier this month, when the India Meteorological Department declared an early arrival of the southwest monsoon, there was an obvious sense of relief. So, if the private forecasters can complement it, rather than compete, it will probably help to meet the common goal of ensuring that the weather forecast reaches the last mile.” The senior scientist was also quick to …

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Odisha, authorities asked to take precautionary measures
3 years, 6 months ago

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Odisha, authorities asked to take precautionary measures

India Today  

India Meteorological Department centre in Bhubaneswar has forecasted heavy rainfall in the state as the monsoon flow strengthens over the Bay of Bengal and the associated clouds become more organised. The weather department said that a low pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay of Bengal and its neighbourhood around June 11, accelerating the advance of southwest …

Storm warnings: The Hindu Editorial on weather forecast
4 years ago

Storm warnings: The Hindu Editorial on weather forecast

The Hindu  

Cyclone Nivar raised fears of another epic disaster for millions of coastal residents in the south, but its passage overland near Puducherry early on November 26 was less destructive than anticipated. The reported loss of at least three lives is a relatively low toll for such a large-scale weather system, although property and agriculture have suffered considerable damage from the …

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