Space Weather Warnings in India
Space Weather Warnings for India (South Asia) come from India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for New Delhi.
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At a glance
- countryIndia · Asia
- reference cityNew Delhi (28.61, 77.21)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, storm, heat, drought, earthquake, landslide, cold, tsunami, epidemic, air, radiation
What counts as a space weather warnings
Space weather warnings describe solar flares, geomagnetic storms and radiation storms that can disturb satellites, GNSS positioning, high-frequency radio and power grids, and that produce aurora at unusually low latitudes. NOAA SWPC rates geomagnetic storms from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
Who issues space weather warnings in India
- meteoIndia Meteorological Department (IMD)
- civilNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- hydroCentral Water Commission (CWC)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in India
- Expect degraded GPS accuracy during a strong geomagnetic storm.
- Protect critical infrastructure and expect HF radio outages on the sunlit side.
- Aurora can be visible far from the polar circle during G3 and above.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for India: NOAA SWPC, ESA Space Weather, national geophysical institutes, ICAO space weather advisories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues space weather warnings in India?
India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in India?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live space weather warnings for India?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for New Delhi from NOAA SWPC, ESA Space Weather, national geophysical institutes, ICAO space weather advisories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for India
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
Space Weather Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.