SKYMET WEATHER
Delhi chokes as air quality hits season’s worst, smog to set in before Diwali
Delhi-NCR's air quality worsened to its poorest level of the season, with the AQI reaching 245. Meteorologists warn of further deterioration over the weekend due to Diwali celebrations and rising stubble-burning emissions. Calm winds and falling temperatures are trapping pollutants, exacerbating the situation.
Delhi weather: Is winter already here? And, here's why it might be colder this time
Delhi recorded its lowest night temperature of the season. This early chill has residents wondering about winter's arrival. Meteorologists suggest La Niña conditions may return, potentially leading to colder winters in India. Studies indicate La Niña contributes to intense cold waves in northern India. Current forecasts show temperatures rising slightly before a possible colder season.
Karnataka on alert: Bengaluru and these regions might see heavy rainfall. Check dates and warning
Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is on high alert with moderate to heavy rainfall forecast for the coming week. Authorities have issued a seven-day advisory, urging caution as scattered showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected. Coastal, Malnad, and southern interior regions are particularly prone to heavy downpours.
As winter knocks early in the North, will India shiver through a colder-than-usual season this year?
Early snowfall has transformed Himalayan hill stations like Gulmarg and parts of Himachal Pradesh into winter wonderlands, delighting tourists and signaling the arrival of a chilly season. Meteorologists predict a colder-than-usual winter for North India, potentially influenced by developing La Niña conditions, though climate change may temper the cooling effects.
Delhi sees rain ahead of major western disturbance; heavy showers expected from Oct 6
Several city parts received rain on Thursday. A major western disturbance is approaching. Meteorologists predict intense widespread rain around October 6. Light rain with heavy showers is also expected on Friday. This weather system will bring heavy rainfall to mountains. Plains like Delhi may see moderate rain. Temperatures could drop from October 9. This signals an early winter chill.
Himalayan states hit by record 765 heavy rainfall events this monsoon
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir experienced a record 765 heavy rainfall spells this monsoon, leading to landslides and widespread damage. The IMD data indicates 2025 has the highest number of such events in five years, with a sharp rise from previous years. Experts attribute this to low-pressure systems interacting with western disturbances and human interventions exacerbating the impact.
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Unusually cold winter ahead for NCR? Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad & more regions on alert; Here’s what experts predict
India may experience a colder winter. Weather experts predict the return of La Niña. This climate pattern could bring harsher cold waves. The US Climate Prediction Center issued a La Niña Watch. The India Meteorological Department also hinted at the possibility. Models suggest La Niña could set in post-monsoon. A cooler Pacific Ocean might influence global weather.
La Niña Watch: India may face a colder winter this year, say experts
Weather experts predict a potential La Niña re-emergence later this year, increasing the likelihood of a colder winter in India. US Climate Prediction Center estimates a 71% chance of La Niña forming between October and December 2025. Studies suggest La Niña intensifies cold waves in north India by channeling icy winds from higher latitudes.
Delhi weather: Yamuna crosses danger mark at 205.75m, flood warning issued as IMD keeps NCR on orange alert
According to officials, the river was flowing at 205.68 metres at 6 am, following discharges of 2.07 lakh cusecs from Hathnikund Barrage, 67,260 cusecs from Wazirabad Barrage, and 61,958 cusecs from Okhla Barrage. By 7 am, the level climbed further to 205.75 metres. Authorities have warned that the Yamuna may touch the evacuation mark of 206 metres by Tuesday evening.
Rainfall statistics mislead as cloudbursts, flash floods ravage north Himalayan states
Recent cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in the Himalayan states highlight the region's vulnerability to intense rainfall, even during normal monsoon seasons. Districts like Kishtwar and Uttarkashi, despite normal or below-normal rainfall, experienced devastating events, indicating that average precipitation data doesn't reflect localized extreme weather risks.
Chennai weather: City experiences moderate rainfall, few parts could see waterlogging
Chennai is experiencing rainfall, prompting an alert for potential waterlogging and traffic. The city has recorded below-normal rainfall since June, particularly in the southern suburbs. While light to moderate rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu until August 21, a dry spell may follow as a low-pressure system draws moisture away.
Skymet predicts weak monsoon in India over next four weeks
"Extended Range Prediction System (ERPS) is projecting a dismal outlook for the next four weeks, until July 6. Agriculture heartland is looking rather cracked and parched. This coincides with the crucial time of sowing or at least preparing the field, with the hope of impending rains," Private forecasting agency Skymet Weather predicted.
Delhi reels under heatwave, max temp settles at 43.5°C
According to the weather office, city's minimum temperature was recorded at 25.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal on Saturday morning. "Maximum and minimum temperatures of the day are likely to hover around 43 and 25 degrees Celsius on Sunday," IMD officials said. The relative humidity at 5.30 pm on Saturday was 17 percent, the weather office said.
Monsoon to be 'healthy normal' this year: Skymet
He added that there is 60 per cent probability of a 'normal' monsoon and 15 per cent probability of 'above normal' rainfall. Monsoon in the range of 96-104 of the LPA is considered to be normal and 103 per cent of the LPA is on the higher side of the normal range. Sharma said 2021 will be the third consecutive year of a good monsoon. Last two years have recorded above normal rainfall.
Southwest monsoon in 2021 likely to be normal: Skymet Weather
The southwest monsoon was above-normal in 2019 and 2020. La Nina, which is associated with the cooling of Pacific waters, was one of the important elements influencing the Indian monsoon.
NCDEX to publish two rainfall-based indices on Wednesday
The two indices will only be representative indices of rainfall in the country and won’t be available for trading.
Skymet estimates record 113.66 million tonnes of wheat output
There is slight difference in Skymet’s estimation and the government’s second advance estimates, which was released in February this year. According to government’s second advance estimate, the out of wheat is likely to be 106.21 million tonnes while that of gram would be 11.22 million tonnes.
Pre-monsoon rainfall lowest in 65 years: Weather forecaster Skymet
All the four meteorological divisions in the country have recorded deficit rainfall.
Sensex, Nifty come off record highs on forecast of below normal monsoon
BSE benchmark Sensex shed 100 points to 39,073 from the high of 39,176 in just five minutes.
Mumbai rains: City could see worse spell than 26 July 2005, warns Skymet
The weather predicting agency has warned the the financial capital of the country could see much more rains between June 6 to 12.
Skymet may revise monsoon forecast again; June-July predictions off the mark
Skymet may revise its monsoon forecast after its July prediction turned out to be off the mark and rainfall in June was higher than estimated.
IMD & Skymet competing monsoon forecasts: Who will get it right?
Skymet has been making monsoon predictions for four years now. But never has its forecast been so different from IMD's.
Skymet counters Met again; sees normal monsoon, rains in July
Private forecaster Skymet is sticking to its prediction of a normal monsoon in the key month of July as well as the rest of the rainy season.
IMD, Skymet and Weather Express see jump in traffic on their websites due to drought fears
The weather office and private weather forecasters from Skymet to Weather Express are seeing a jump in traffic on their websites.
Skymet raises $4.5 million to better R&D services
Weather forecasting company Skymet Weather Services raised $4.5 million from a consortium of investors led by Asia Pacific.
Top 5 apps to help weather the rains
Don't be caught in a downpour, plan your outings well with these apps
Demand for accurate weather predictions heralds burgeoning business opportunity for private forecasting firms
From being the preserve of IMD, answer to ‘What’s the weather going to be like?’ is being offered by private entrants to climate forecasting in India.
Private weather forecasters contest Met Department's early monsoon theory
The weather office may have jumped the gun in declaring last week’s torrential rainfall as monsoon showers, claims private forecaster Skymet
Below-normal rain forecast for July, August dampens spirits
A warning that July and August are likely to see below-normal rains has tinged the elation over the monsoon's arrival on schedule.
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