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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted the nation about the high temperatures and extreme heat waves likely to occur around April-June. The central and western peninsular parts of the nation are believed to witness the worst impacts of the heat. 

The World Meteorological Organisation has praised the Indian Meteorological Department for its accurate prediction of Cyclone Amphan
 

The Indian Meteorological Department said the city is likely to witness dense fog in the next 48 hours despite pollution levels dipping further
 

In a statement, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the winter season from December 2019 to February 2020 is likely to experience warmer than average minimum temperatures over most parts of the country except over northernmost parts of India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on October 2 issued an orange alert for Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai, and Khagaria districts for October 3 and 4, as these areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall.
 

Chennai, a city that has often been in the news for lack of water and soaring temperatures, was at the receiving end of rain on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. #ChennaiRains trended as residents rejoiced. 

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and some parts of Maharashtra, which are likely to receive heavy rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in two districts of Kerala
 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert in  Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod and Kozhikode districts

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rains in Karnataka over the next few days, Kodagu has been issued a red and orange alert.
 

The Meteorological Department has warned Mumbai of heavy to very heavy rains over the next 24 hours.

Roads are waterlogged in King's Circle area of Mumbai, following heavy rains in the city. The meteorological department had given a warning and stated that the city would receive heavy rains today and tomorrow. Chaitra Teresa John, superintendent of police has been appointed as chief of the anti-terrorist squad by the government. She is the first woman from Kerala to be appointed to the post. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds for the top headlines from across the country. 

Five people have lost their lives due to the rains in Kerala in the last five days. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts for Tuesday and educational institutions in the two districts and in Malappuram remained closed today.

Seven fishermen out of the eight who ventured into the sea from Vizhinjam and Neendakkara were reported missing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned fishermen against venturing out to sea due to the presence of strong winds from the north-westerly direction reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph.
 

Kerala’s Kozhikode district has recorded 150mm of rains and the district faces a flood-like situation. Last year, thousands of people had lost their homes along with their hopes during floods that ravaged Kerala