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India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an agency under Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India which is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. It has the responsibility for forecasting, naming and distribution of warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Malacca Straits, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf.

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Jharkhand Heatwave Alert: Hospitals on High Alert for Heat-Related Illnesses

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 21, 2026, 22:35 (IST)

Jharkhand's health minister has placed all hospitals on high alert due to rising temperatures and the threat of heat-related illnesses. A yellow alert for heatwave has been issued for several districts. Hospitals are stocked with essential medicines and emergency supplies. Citizens are urged to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and seek medical help if experiencing severe symptoms.

IMD issues yellow alert for parts of Kerala; rain activity likely till May 22

TNN / May 17, 2026, 07:58 (IST)

The india meteorological department has issued yellow alerts for heavy rainfall across several districts in Kerala on Sunday and Monday. Widespread rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected until May 22, with fishermen advised of warnings until May 18. Increased westerlies are also noted over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Banda heat rages at 47.6 deg C; intense heatwave in UP

May 22, 2026, 01:27 (IST)

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Scorching heat grips Pune, but thundershowers & light rain may bring relief this Friday

May 19, 2026, 01:18 (IST)

Banda bakes at 48°C, red alert issued as heatwave intensifies

May 21, 2026, 02:14 (IST)

Heatwave In Vidarbha: Amravati And Wardha Hottest In Country

May 17, 2026, 00:30 (IST)

City sizzles at 44.6 degree Celsius, heatwave to intensify in next few days

May 19, 2026, 00:20 (IST)

City sizzles at 44.6 degree Celsius, heatwave to intensify in next few days

May 19, 2026, 00:20 (IST)

Delhi's peak power demand touches season-high as mercury crosses 45 degree Celsius

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 19, 2026, 19:04 (IST)

Relentless summer spell grips state, Bilaspur hottest at 45°C

May 22, 2026, 00:25 (IST)

5-Day Heatwave Alert: Avoid Afternoon Sun, Stay Hydrated

Roads flooded, Metro hit, traffic paralysed as fierce rain batters Bengaluru

May 21, 2026, 23:21 (IST)

At 43.4°C, Delhi records hottest day of season; IMD predicts temperature may hit 45°C

TNN / May 18, 2026, 23:31 (IST)

Delhi experienced its highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas exceeding 44°C. The india meteorological department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, forecasting temperatures to reach 45°C by Friday. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise by approximately 2°C over the next two days.

Mercury to spike to 45 degree Celsius soon

May 17, 2026, 00:22 (IST)

Chennai-based lab develops high-altitude hexacopter drone to forecast weather & monitor pollution

May 17, 2026, 00:20 (IST)

Ahmedabad sizzles at 43.7°C, hottest in Gujarat

May 20, 2026, 00:03 (IST)

IMD issues red alert for 10 UP districts, warns of ‘very severe’ heatwave

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 22, 2026, 10:57 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh faces a severe heatwave as the IMD issues a red alert for 10 districts, warning of extreme temperatures. An orange alert covers 34 districts, with a yellow alert for 17 more. Temperatures are expected to rise further in eastern UP. Authorities are on high alert, with health advisories and preparedness measures in place.