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IMD issues heavy rain and snowfall alerts across India till Nov 16; Delhi AQI drops to ‘poor’
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:09 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of widespread heavy rain and snowfall across the country through 16 November, while Delhi’s air quality index has improved to the ‘poor’ category.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall and snowfall that will remain in effect until 16 November. The advisory covers large swathes of the nation, signalling the likelihood of intense precipitation in many regions and snowfall in the northern Himalayan belt.
According to the IMD, the heavy‑rain warning applies to several parts of the country, where the agency expects prolonged downpours that could lead to localized flooding and water‑logging. In the Himalayan states, the snowfall alert warns of fresh snow accumulation that may affect road connectivity and mountain activities.
Authorities have urged residents in the affected zones to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow instructions from local disaster‑management agencies. The department also recommends that farmers and commuters keep abreast of updates through official channels.
In a related development, Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) has moved up to the ‘poor’ category, indicating a modest improvement in pollution levels compared with previous days. The better AQI is attributed to recent rainfall that helped clear particulate matter from the atmosphere.
The IMD will continue to monitor weather patterns and issue further advisories as needed, reminding the public to prioritize safety during the forecast period.
According to the IMD, the heavy‑rain warning applies to several parts of the country, where the agency expects prolonged downpours that could lead to localized flooding and water‑logging. In the Himalayan states, the snowfall alert warns of fresh snow accumulation that may affect road connectivity and mountain activities.
Authorities have urged residents in the affected zones to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow instructions from local disaster‑management agencies. The department also recommends that farmers and commuters keep abreast of updates through official channels.
In a related development, Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) has moved up to the ‘poor’ category, indicating a modest improvement in pollution levels compared with previous days. The better AQI is attributed to recent rainfall that helped clear particulate matter from the atmosphere.
The IMD will continue to monitor weather patterns and issue further advisories as needed, reminding the public to prioritize safety during the forecast period.