Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 19 (ANI): In view of the possible cyclonic storms in Bay of Bengal, Odisha Government on Monday asked district collectors to remain alert and closely monitor the situation.

Panaji (Goa) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a red alert for Goa.

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Another spell of rain and thundershowers lashed Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Monday night bringing down the temperature.

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The national capital is likely to see another spell of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Monday night after the first bout early this morning brought in much-needed respite from the scorching sun and brought down the mercury by 11 degrees Celsius.

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday held a meeting to review the pre-monsoon and monsoon situation and as a follow up to the review of the heatwave and monsoon preparedness meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 5.

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted a heatwave for three days in Delhi and adjoining areas this week, adding that 'April like situation' may not arise in the month of May as a western disturbance is likely to bring down the temperature from May 13.

Chandigarh [India], May 4 (ANI): Early showers in parts of Chandigarh on Wednesday morning, was welcomed by the residents who were facing severe heatwaves conditions for the past few days.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 3 (ANI): Tourists from all across the country rush towards the scenic valleys of Jammu and Kashmir as plains across the country see high temperatures.

Panjim (Goa) [India], April 20 (ANI): Addressing the eighth edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX) organised by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Defence Secretary of India, Dr Ajay Kumar on Tuesday said that India has the ability to manufacture and deliver pollution control vessels for Indian Coast and friendly foreign countries.

New Delhi Apr 19 PTI Delhi and the National Capital Region NCR witnessed the warmest day of the season so far in terms of areas experiencing heatwave to severe heatwave and eight of the 12 stations in the region reported a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius and above on Tuesday the India Meteorological Department said Sports complex weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius it said The national capital on Tuesday recorded its maximum temperature at 426 degree Celsius six notches above the seasons average This is the highest temperature of the season and the city also recorded a maximum of 426 degrees Celsius on April 11 it said The minimum temperature of the national capital settled at 237 degrees Celsius two notches above the seasons average The humidity oscillated between 31 per cent and 17 per cent it said With record seven days of heatwave it is also considered to be one of the warmest April in Delhi However the Indian Meteorological Department IMD has predicted that the heatwave condition is likely to abate due to an approaching western disturbance wind conditions and cloudiness over the region The IMD also predicted that light isolated rainfall is likely to occur in the national capital till April 22 and strong dust-raising winds speed reaching between 25-35 kmph very likely on April 19 and April 20 Relief is expected as there is a possibility of thunderstorm activity around April 21 and 22 More activity is possible on April 21 This is because of an approaching western disturbance and a circulation over Haryana and adjoining areas The wind pattern will also change a SkymetWeather report said The weather office has predicted generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle The maximum and minimum temperature will settle around 41 and 24 degree Celsius respectively The quality of air in Delhi recorded in the very poor category as the Air Quality Index AQI stood at 324 at 8 pm the Central Pollution Control Board data showed An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good 51 and 100 satisfactory 101 and 200 moderate 201 and 300 poor 301 and 400 very poor and 401 and 500 severe PTI ABU NIT CK CK