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Extreme Weather Conditions

This is the first time there has been a physical climate risk analysis focused exclusively on the built environment, comparing every state, province and territory in the world

Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Among 9 Indian States On List Of Regions Facing Climate Risk: Report

The report is only focused on built environment which refers to aspects of our surroundings that are built by man to support human activity like homes and work places

20 February 2023

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Extreme Weather Conditions Claim 231 Lives In 3 Months; Climate Change Is The New Silent Killer

According to the IMD report, the average mean temperatures across India was above normal by a degree Celsius during the last three months.

17 June 2022

Climate Change In Kashmir: Apple Farmers Reeling Under Extreme Weather, Falling Yield

Apple industry is Kashmir’s largest employment generator, providing 400 man-days per year per hectare, employing 3.5 million people, and earning about 10% to its GDP.

17 May 2022

IMD Issues ‘Red Alert' For Konkan, Vidarbha, North Central Maharashtra

Relief is likely after August 12, it said. Various parts of Maharashtra have been witnessing heavy showers since Sunday and the IMD said the heavy rainfall is likely to continue over the state.

09 August 2022

Heatwave Returns To North, Central India After Brief Respite From High Temperatures

Temperatures have been high in northwest and central India due to absence of thunderstorms or extra-tropical weather systems during March-May.

04 June 2022

UP's Banda Breaks 28-Yr-Old Temperature Record; Reels Under 49 Degree Celsius

As per the India Meteorological Department data, this was the highest-ever temperature recorded in Banda in May. The previous maximum temperature in the district was 48.8 deg C on May 31, 1994.

15 May 2022

Srinagar Records Highest Rainfall In June-July In 122 Years

In 2015, the city had received a total rainfall of 226.8 mm, between Jun 1 and Jul 31, of which 139.3 mm fell in July and 87.5mm in June.

03 August 2022

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Sweltering Heat Grips North India; Mercury Crosses 49 Degree Celsius In Parts Of Delhi

The mercury leaped to a whopping 49.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi while Najafgarh in southwest part of the city recorded 49.1 degrees Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. 

15 May 2022

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14 May 2022
Delhi Grapples With Water Shortage Amid Severe Heatwave

Delhi Grapples With Water Shortage Amid Severe Heatwave

The level in the Wazirabad pond has dropped to 670.70 feet, the lowest this year. It was 671.80 feet on Thursday. The pond level had dropped to 667 feet...


13 May 2022
Heatwave Sweeps Western Rajasthan; Barmer, Jaisalmer Worst Hit

Heatwave Sweeps Western Rajasthan; Barmer, Jaisalmer Worst Hit

Barmer recorded the highest day temperature of 48.2 degree Celsius on Thursday while the mercury soared to 47.2 in Jaisalmer. The Meteorological Department has...


05 May 2022
Challenges Faced By Island States Due To Climate Change Key Focus Of CDRI: PM Modi

Challenges Faced By Island States Due To Climate Change Key Focus Of CDRI: PM Modi

Madagascar recently joined the CDRI and is honoured to be part of this global partnership, Rajoelina said in a tweet. "We are determined to bring our dynamic...


03 May 2022
Rajasthan Gets Respite From Heat As Mercury Dips 2-4 Notches

Rajasthan Gets Respite From Heat As Mercury Dips 2-4 Notches

Other major places in the state recorded a maximum temperatures between 39.8 and 37.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Monday night temperature was recorded in the...


02 May 2022
Light Rain, Thunderstorm In Parts Of UP

Light Rain, Thunderstorm In Parts Of UP

While heatwave conditions occurred at isolated pockets in western part of the state, thunderstorms and dust storms accompanied with gusty winds (speed reaching...


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30 April 2022
IMD To Launch Urban Meteorological Services In 50 Cities

IMD To Launch Urban Meteorological Services In 50 Cities

The weather office had launched the Urban Meteorological Services for Delhi-NCR in June last year from 13 weather stations to provide current observations as...


30 April 2022
Rain Brings Relief To Scorched Jharkhand

Rain Brings Relief To Scorched Jharkhand

The highest rainfall of 15.4 mm was recorded in Rajmahal in the Sahibganj district. The showers brought down the maximum temperature in capital Ranchi by six...


30 April 2022
Hottest April In 122 Years For Northwest, Central India: IMD

Hottest April In 122 Years For Northwest, Central India: IMD

The average temperatures observed pan-India for April was 35.05 degrees, which was the fourth highest in 122 years, said an official.


21 December 2021
Cold Wave Grips North India: Dal Lake Freezes In J&K And Sub-Zero Nights In Rajasthan

Cold Wave Grips North India: Dal Lake Freezes In J&K And Sub-Zero Nights In Rajasthan

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Monday was recorded at 3.2 degrees Celcius, five notches below normal and the lowest this season so far. The cold wave is...


12 November 2021
Sri Lanka: 26 People Dead As Torrential Rainfall Batters The Island Country

Sri Lanka: 26 People Dead As Torrential Rainfall Batters The Island Country

The weather bureau said a low pressure area in the south-east Bay of Bengal that was indirectly responsible for the heavy rainfalls in the country is now...


12 November 2021
Sri Lanka: 26 People Dead As Torrential Rainfall Batters The Island Country

Sri Lanka: 26 People Dead As Torrential Rainfall Batters The Island Country

The weather bureau said a low pressure area in the south-east Bay of Bengal that was indirectly responsible for the heavy rainfalls in the country is now...


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