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26.4°C: Rain brings down Chandigarh day temps by 10 notches
The coldest days so far, were recorded on May 1 and 2 last year, when the day temperatures had dropped to 24.3°C and 25.7°C; The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had started maintaining records for Chandigarh in 1953
Published on May 06, 2025 09:52 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Delhi to witness cool weather; IMD forecasts thunderstorm and rain today
Air quality in Delhi on Monday remained in the “moderate” category, with the Central Pollution Control Board reporting an Air Quality Index of 119 at 4 pm.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Rain and thunderstorms in city likely over next 2 days
While several interior parts of Maharashtra have experienced light showers, the city did not receive any on Monday
Published on May 06, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Delhi Police to collaborate with IMD for timely weather alerts for emergency preparedness
Delhi Police to collaborate with IMD for timely weather alerts for emergency preparedness
Updated on May 05, 2025 06:01 PM IST
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Turbulent weather to continue across India till May 6, says IMD
While this may bring relief from the intense May heat, it could also cause widespread damage, the IMD has warned
Updated on May 03, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Rain lashes parts of Delhi, IMD forecasts more showers and thunderstorms today
Delhi experienced light rain on Saturday. The IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms throughout the day.
Updated on May 03, 2025 02:44 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
IMD issues rainfall alert for parts of Maha, Pune likely to experience light rainfall on May 4-5
A yellow alert for rainfall has been issued for north-central Maharashtra, Vidarbha and parts of Konkan between May 3 and 5
Published on May 03, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Auto driver killed as sudden rain and strong winds lash city
IMD attributed the conditions to localised thunderstorms caused by moisture inflow from both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
Published on May 03, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Unpredicted storms leave 5 dead in Delhi
A violent storm in Delhi killed five, uprooted trees, and caused severe flooding, marking the city's second-heaviest May rainfall in 124 years.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Moisture surge, wind convergence triggered Friday downpour in north India: Experts
Moisture surge, wind convergence triggered Friday downpour in north India: Experts
Published on May 02, 2025 04:52 PM IST
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Delhi rains: CM Rekha Gupta takes stock of key flooded roads; AAP targets govt
The Aam Aadmi Party targeted the BJP government in Delhi after heavy rains on Friday led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions
Updated on May 02, 2025 10:46 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
May to be hotter, wetter than normal in Himachal: IMD
According to the outlook for May issued by IMD’s Shimla office, the mean maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be above normal over most parts of the state
Published on May 02, 2025 09:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
IMD revives infamous weather station, but won’t release data
The station was hurriedly made operational, and the sensors replaced after a visit by Hindustan Times on April 29 to the AWS, according to an official from IMD’s AWS division
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:53 PM IST
No immediate respite from heat: IMD forecast
The IMD’s latest forecast indicates no immediate relief from the intense heat, with high temperatures expected to persist for at least the next 48 hours
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Relief from Bay to keep mercury under 40°C in Lko: IMD
On Monday, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.9 degrees, and a minimum temperature of 24 degrees
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Una sizzles at 41.6 deg C, IMD sounds heatwave alert in parts of HP
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert of heatwave at isolated places in Una, Kullu and Mandi districts for Tuesday and Wednesday
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Chandigarh weather: Mercury soars to 41.5°C, three-year high for April
At 41.5°C, the maximum temperature was 4.6 degrees above normal on Sunday. This is the highest since 2022 when the maximum temperature had gone up to 42.2°C on April 29 and 30.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Delhi clocks warmest April night in six years
Delhi recorded its warmest night in six years at 27.2°C, with a forecasted dip in temperatures and poor air quality persisting.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Delhi sees warmest April night in six years, temperature at 27.2 degrees Celsius
Delhi experienced a hot Saturday as daytime temperatures crossed 42 degrees Celsius, the highest this season, the IMD said
Published on Apr 27, 2025 09:04 PM IST
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Bengaluru likely to see more summer rains this year, says IMD: Report
Bengaluru is expected to see more summer showers this year, attributed to increased convectional rainfall, according to the IMD.
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Delhi's maximum temperature rises to 42.1 degree C, hottest April day since 2022
The IMD said for April, the last time a higher temperature was recorded was in 2022, when mercury touched 43.5 degrees celsius.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:22 PM IST
Heatwave grips Chandigarh as mercury breaches 40°C
A heatwave is declared in this region when the maximum temperature crosses the 40°C mark and over 4.5 degrees above normal
Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:10 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
At 43.6°C, Lohegaon logs season’s highest temperature
With the early onset of the summer season this year, Pune has been experiencing higher temperatures since January
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:26 AM IST
IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi
The maximum temperature in the Capital is expected to rise by two to three degrees Celsius (°C) by the weekend
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:38 AM IST
IMD warns of high maximum temperatures, heatwaves over northwest, central India
There is likely to be a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius over northwest and eastern India over the next seven days.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Delhi weather: Maximum temperature likely 41 degrees today amid ‘poor’ AQI
The IMD forecast a clear sky for Wednesday with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 41 degrees Celsius.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 01:03 PM IST
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Heat returns as temp hits 41.3°C in Delhi, season’s hottest
Delhi's temperature hit a season-high of 41.3°C, while air quality dropped to "poor" with an AQI of 205. Similar weather expected in coming days.
Rain, hailstorm lash parts of Himachal Pradesh: Tourists stunned by beauty
Himachal woke up to rain and hail and it’s everything tourists dreamed of. Here's why now is the best time to be in Shimla.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 06:08 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla (himachal Pradesh) [india]
Chandigarh weather: Mercury set to touch 40°C by weekend
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature rose to 36.6°C on Sunday, 1.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 27.3°C, 6 degrees above normal. This is the highest yet this season but is likely to increase further in May
Published on Apr 21, 2025 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Brace for rise in day temperature, says IMD
IMD warns of rising day temperatures by 3-4°C in UP, with clear skies. Lucknow's max temp at 39°C; isolated light rain in the east.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow