Indian Meteorological Department
Coverage of Indian Meteorological Department in the Nexus archive.
- Lack of long-term plans to mitigate rain-inducted calamities worrying for Kerala
Kerala's government faces criticism for lacking long-term plans to mitigate rain-induced disasters. The Chief Minister blames the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for delayed weather forecasts, but experts argue that existing IMD data from 110 weather stations over 125 years has already identified vulnerable monsoon regions, enabling proactive preparedness measures.
- Kerala heavy rains LIVE: Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains today
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rains and potential flash floods, mudslides, and road inundation.
- Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 12 districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rains, flash floods, mudslides, and inundation on August 2.
- Shivamogga DC convenes meeting to prepare for heavy rain
Shivamogga District Collector convenes a meeting to prepare for anticipated heavy rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the next two days due to expected heavy rain.
- Moment man is 'catapulted 40ft into the air' after roof he was clinging onto was torn off during ferocious storm in India… and he somehow survives
A man in India was catapulted 40ft into the air after a roof he was clinging to was torn off during a ferocious storm, and he somehow survived. The incident occurred during a severe weather event in the country. The man's survival is being considered a remarkable feat.