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01 Jul

India Records One of Driest Junes in Over a Century; IMD Predicts Subdued Rainfall in July

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India witnessed one of its driest Junes in more than 120 years, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting a significant rainfall deficit across the country. The weather agency has also projected that rainfall during July is likely to remain below the long-term average, although some regions are expected to receive spells of good precipitation. According to IMD, the country received only 99.5 mm of rainfall in June against the normal average of 165.3 mm, leaving a shortfall of nearly 40 per cent. This makes June 2026 the fifth-driest June since systematic rainfall records began in…

02 Mar

Meghalaya to Witness Rare ‘Blood Moon’ as Total Lunar Eclipse Graces Skies Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAstronomy, Blood Moon, IMD, Lunar Eclipse, Meghalaya, Shillong, Totality

Shillong (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Meghalaya are preparing for a spectacular celestial event on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse often referred to as a "Blood Moon" will be visible in the region. Astronomers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have confirmed that the northeastern states, including Meghalaya, are among the best locations in India to witness the final stages of this rare phenomenon. According to IMD officials, the moon is expected to rise in Shillong at approximately 5:23 PM, while the totality phase- the period when the moon is completely covered by Earth's darkest shadow…

24 Jan

Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIMD, India, Punjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Snowfall and rainfall blanketed North India in gloomy weather on Friday, with snow painting the hills in postcard-perfect white and continuous rain breaking the long dry spell across the plains. The weather change brought relief to farmers in several regions and excitement among tourists in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand ahead of a long holiday weekend. Himachal Pradesh witnessed its first snowfall of the winter, ending nearly three months of dry conditions and transforming the state into a scenic winter landscape. Higher elevations in Shimla, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi districts…

29 Sep

Punjab MLA Demands FIR Against IMD and BBMB Over Flood Mismanagement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBBMB, FIR, flood mismanagement, IMD, Pargat Singh, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: During a special session of the Punjab Assembly, MLA and former Cabinet Minister Pargat Singh raised a strong demand for registering an FIR against the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) over alleged flood mismanagement in the state.Addressing the assembly from Jalandhar Cantonment, Singh accused both agencies of betraying Punjab. He pointed out that the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister had already filed an FIR against the BBMB and emphasized that similar action should be taken in Punjab.Singh stated that merely casting votes would not resolve the issue and stressed the need…

03 Sep

Punjab, Himachal Pradesh on High Alert as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rainfall

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, IMD, North India, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuous downpours have thrown several northern states into crisis, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts. The agency has forecast moderate to intense rain spells over the next three hours, warning of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Torrential Rains in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir has been the worst affected so far. The districts of Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, Ramban, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, Doda, and Kishtwar remain under red alert. Reasi received over 230 mm of rain by early Wednesday, while Katra (193 mm) and Batote…

14 Aug

Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, IMD, Punjab, Rain, Top news, Weather, Yellow alert

National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Punjab for the next three days, warning residents in several districts to brace for potential waterlogging and disruptions. Jalandhar has been witnessing heavy showers since late last night, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas. While the downpour has brought relief from humid conditions, it has also caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely in Rajpura, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Rainfall has been recorded across various parts of the…

31 Jul

IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall in Second Half of Monsoon Season

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaabove-normal rain, IMD, India rainfall, monsoon forecast 2025, southwest monsoon

New Delhi, July 31, 2025 — India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon season, covering August and September, according to a forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. The announcement came during an online press briefing by IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, who stated that most regions of the country are expected to see normal rainfall in August, with a stronger-than-usual spell anticipated in September.Mohapatra confirmed that overall rainfall across the country during this period is likely to be around 106% of the long-period average of 422.8 mm, marking…