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India Meteorological Department
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Cyclone Murasu weakens over Telangana after devastating Andhra Pradesh landfall
Cyclone Murasu weakened into a low-pressure system on 4 November after striking Andhra Pradesh with winds gusting to 120 kmph. At least two deaths have been reported, while heavy rainfall, damaged infrastructure and threats to agricultural livelihoods remain major concerns.
November 5, 2026
Cyclone Arnab kills three in Andhra Pradesh as 180,000 evacuated and 79,000 acres of crops damaged
Cyclone Arnab crossed Andhra Pradesh's coast on October 28, killing at least three people, disrupting power and damaging homes and farmland despite extensive evacuation measures.
October 28, 2026
Cyclone Arnab triggers 89,000 evacuations in Andhra Pradesh as October 28 landfall nears
Cyclone Arnab has strengthened into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, prompting mass evacuations, emergency shelter preparations and transport disruption ahead of its expected October 28 landfall.
October 27, 2026
Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhra Pradesh with 140 km/h gusts ahead of October 28 landfall
The India Meteorological Department forecasts a powerful cyclonic system crossing the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast on October 28, with heavy rainfall warnings extending into Odisha.
October 26, 2026
Strong El Niño intensifies from August as global heat and India monsoon risks rise
A strong El Niño is intensifying as India faces weaker monsoon rain and the world braces for sharper heat, drought, floods and food price shocks globally.
August 1, 2026
Mumbai water crisis deepens as BMC cuts construction and commercial supply amid monsoon delay
Mumbai has about 40 days of water left. Delayed monsoon rain is forcing business restrictions and exposing a deeper urban planning risk.
June 17, 2026
India cuts kharif fertiliser demand estimate as weak monsoon outlook raises farm inflation risk
Weak rains cut fertiliser demand, but food inflation risk rises. India’s kharif season now tests farm policy, subsidies and rural demand.
June 3, 2026
Cyclone Montha triggers red alerts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha: How severe is the threat along India’s east coast?
Cyclone Montha is set to intensify before landfall in Andhra Pradesh. See alerts, rainfall predictions, and how India is preparing for the storm.
October 27, 2025
Darjeeling’s deadliest monsoon in years — how fragile slopes and forgotten warnings fueled disaster
Find out how torrential rains have unleashed landslides across Darjeeling, isolating villages and exposing the fragile balance between climate and human settlement.
October 5, 2025
Assam earthquake today: What we know about the 5.8 magnitude tremor that injured two girls in Udalguri
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Assam’s Udalguri district, injuring two girls and causing minor damage. Find out what officials and the IMD have confirmed.
September 14, 2025