India Meteorological Department

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global stability

190 clusters · 2259 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon intensifies, threatening global weather patterns

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, continues to intensify, with experts warning it may become the strongest event recorded in the last 40 years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UN officia

Flooding and extreme weather in North India and Nepal

13 clusters · 212 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UN Climate Fund allocates $21.6 million for Nepal flood recovery

Extreme rainfall, flooding, and landslides continue to cause fatalities and displacement across South Asia. In India, Uttar Pradesh has faced significant casualties and infrastructure damage. Recent flooding, triggered b

Air quality trends and enforcement in Delhi-NCR

14 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Air quality declines across Delhi and Rajasthan as winter approaches

By mid-October, weather patterns in Delhi-NCR shifted toward cloudy skies with strong winds, which initially helped clear pollutants and improved the Air Quality Index (AQI). However, air quality deteriorated by October

Weather transitions and air quality shifts in Delhi-NCR

17 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Delhi-NCR weather shifts with rain and cooling temperatures

The Delhi-NCR region has undergone several weather transitions as the southwest monsoon withdrew and seasonal patterns shifted. In late September, the region experienced a significant temperature dip, with Delhi recordin

Cyclone Arnab intensification and landfall preparations

2 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cyclone Arnab forecast to make landfall on Andhra Pradesh coast

A low-pressure system initially identified in the southeastern Bay of Bengal on October 13 was expected to bring light to moderate rain and gusty winds to parts of Bangladesh. By late October, the system intensified sign

Maharashtra drought relief and agrarian crisis response

17 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Maharashtra drought crisis affects 74% of talukas

Maharashtra continues to face a severe agrarian crisis following a significant rainfall deficit attributed to El Niño. The state has officially declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected, covering approximately

Tamil Nadu monsoon flooding and cyclone Arnab threat

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Cyclone Arnab expected to form in Bay of Bengal by October 26

Heavy monsoon rains driven by an active northeast monsoon have caused significant flooding and waterlogging across Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai and several southern districts. Areas such as Sankarankoil have repor

India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bay of Bengal weather system projected to become cyclonic storm

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility, with significant weather disruptions occurring in August, September, and October. In August, heavy monsoon activity and low-pressure systems over the

Dengue and measles outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

24 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dengue outbreaks reported in Bangladesh and Manipur

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

Delhi air pollution mitigation measures

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Delhi air quality improves to moderate category

The Delhi government has introduced a series of measures to combat seasonal air pollution. Beginning October 1, authorities will enforce fines of up to ₹10,000 for vehicles operating with invalid or expired Pollution Und

Kerala landslide and train derailment

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indian Railways reports train derailment and cancellations

A landslide near the Parassala railway station in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district caused the derailment of the Bilaspur-Tirunelveli Express locomotive early on October 22, 2026. The incident followed heavy rainfall

Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

46 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South India experiences heavy rainfall and school closures

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

Cyclone preparedness and monitoring in eastern India

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Odisha monitors potential Bay of Bengal cyclonic system

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued to issue weather warnings for eastern India. In Bihar, a yellow alert was issued for 18 districts, including Gopalganj, Siwan, Bhojpur, Buxar, and Muzaffarpur, fore

Indian voter roll revisions and political unrest

25 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: India protests erupt over alleged voter list irregularities

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 has triggered widespread scrutiny due to large-scale voter deletions across India. In Delhi, draft rolls exclude approximately 47.56 lakh names, while in Telangana, Chief Ministe

Weather patterns and precipitation in India

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India weather alert: Heavy rain and storms forecast for multiple states

Weather patterns across various Indian regions have been characterized by significant precipitation and temperature shifts. In late September, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alerts for the Vidarbha reg

Weather patterns in Karnataka and West Bengal

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: India weather: Heavy rain forecast for Karnataka and West Bengal

Weather conditions in parts of India have shifted from warm and dry to periods of heavy rainfall. Initially, Bengaluru and Kolkata were forecasted to experience warm, mostly dry conditions with clear or partly cloudy sk

Inflation trends in India and Pakistan

8 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: India inflation rises as wholesale prices hit 11.39% in September

Inflationary trends in India and Pakistan have shown varying movements across consumer and wholesale indices. In India, the consumer price index (CPI) reached a record low of 0.25% in October 2025, driven largely by a si

Climate and drought risks in Tamil Nadu

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu faces potential 3°C temperature rise due to El Niño

Research indicates that Tamil Nadu is increasingly vulnerable to severe climate extremes. A study in the ‘International Journal of Climatology’ using data from 1971 to 2022 warns that the region is at risk of becoming a

India monsoon deficit and El Niño rabi crop risks

17 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: India faces widespread drought as El Niño impacts monsoon

India’s monsoon rainfall deficit has stabilized at 15 percent of the long-period average, though extreme regional variability is increasing. While the national shortfall appears manageable, the India Meteorological Depar

Agricultural and weather disruptions in Jammu and Kashmir

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Jammu experiences flash flooding and crop damage from heavy rain

Agricultural production in Jammu and Kashmir has been severely impacted by a combination of extreme weather and disease. In the Baramulla and Bandipora regions, farmers reported significant losses to paddy crops due to a

Karnataka drought crisis and political tensions

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: H. D. Kumaraswamy criticizes Karnataka government over drought response

The drought crisis in Karnataka has intensified, with 177 taluks declared drought-hit and potential crop losses estimated to exceed 40 lakh hectares. As of late September 2026, the state has recorded a 36% rainfall defic

Post-monsoon heat and humidity in Maharashtra

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Maharashtra weather: Heat and humidity rise in Mumbai and Pune

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) initially warned that Maharashtra could face early post-monsoon heat, with temperatures expected to rise above normal levels as the monsoon withdrew. Projections suggested that w

Weather fluctuations in Pakistan

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Weather agencies forecast rain and thunderstorms for India and Pakistan

Weather patterns in Pakistan have shifted from a period of incoming low-pressure systems to a phase of high heat and humidity, followed by a transition into unsettled weather driven by a western wind system and cyclonic

Weather fluctuations in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Weather forecast predicts rain in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Following the official withdrawal of the southwest monsoon on October 3, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have experienced fluctuating weather patterns driven by cyclonic circulation and western disturbances. In Madhya

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Bengaluru

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Bengaluru hit by heavy rainfall causing flooding and traffic disruptions

Bengaluru and surrounding districts in Karnataka have experienced periods of heavy rainfall and flooding. In mid-September, intense precipitation led to significant waterlogging, infrastructure damage, and a wall collaps

Weather alerts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Himachal Pradesh weather alert: Rain, hail, and snowfall reported

Meteorological departments have issued weather alerts for the northern Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh due to the influence of a Western Disturbance. In Uttarakhand, a yellow alert has been issued for

Kerala electricity supply and demand crisis

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: KSEB secures 600 MW from Himachal Pradesh to ease power shortage

Kerala’s power crisis has intensified as extreme heat and supply failures drive electricity demand to record levels. Temperatures remaining 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal have pushed peak-hour demand up by as much a

Weather patterns during Durga Puja in eastern India

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Odisha weather watch: Rain may disrupt Durga Puja festivities

Weather patterns in eastern India have shown variability leading up to the Durga Puja festival. Initially, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted drier conditions for West Bengal, including Kolkata, as a dep

Bangladesh monsoon rain and coastal storm warnings

10 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Bangladesh coastal regions placed under storm warnings

In late July, Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department warned of squally winds up to 60 km/h and heavy to very heavy rain across ten divisions, including Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chattogram, and issued level-1 alerts for

Telangana monsoon deficit and escalating drought risk

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Telangana faces water shortages and potential drought declarations

By early September, the monsoon shortfall continued to cause groundwater stress, particularly in north-eastern Hyderabad. Although the water table saw a marginal rise in 15 mandals of the Medchal-Malkajgiri district, rai