Dew point is the number meteorologists actually use to judge how muggy a day will feel — and it tells a very different story than the humidity percentage on your weather app. Here's the difference explained simply.
Read Blog →IMD's nowcast bulletins warn of thunderstorms and heavy rain just hours before they hit. Here's what a nowcast actually is, how it differs from a normal forecast, and how to read one correctly.
Read Blog →El Niño and La Niña are named after opposite ends of the same Pacific Ocean cycle — and both can reshape India's monsoon rainfall. Here's what each phase means and how they typically influence rain across India.
Read Blog →How does a cyclone actually form, what turns a depression into a 'Super Cyclonic Storm', and who decides its name? A complete beginner's guide to cyclones over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
Read Blog →Low pressure areas over the Bay of Bengal are behind many of India's heaviest rainfall spells. Here's a simple explanation of what a low pressure area is, how it forms, and why it matters for your local forecast.
Read Blog →What's the real difference between a Yellow, Orange and Red weather alert from IMD? Here's what each colour means, what action it calls for, and how to read a district-level alert correctly.
Read Blog →What does 'monsoon withdrawal' actually mean, when does it start each year, and why is the 2026 withdrawal running later than usual? A complete beginner's guide.
Read Blog →Wind is air moving from high to low pressure — and its speed shapes everything from forecasts to flights. Here's what drives it and how it's measured.
Read Blog →Snow isn't just frozen rain — it's ice crystals that grow inside cold clouds. Here's how snowflakes form, the conditions needed, and the different types of snow.
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