BE PREPARED TO STEP OUT WITH THESE WEATHER APPS

Keeping track of updates related to daily temperature and climatic conditions can get tedious, but certain real-time weather apps can make this seamless

Keeping track of the daily weather is no cakewalk. But, thanks to smartphones and weather apps available today, being aware of climatic conditions is far easier. India’s north and central regions are gripped by heat waves at present, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Recently, Delhi witnessed a record temperature of over 49 degrees Celsius, making it difficult to venture out. As north India battles rising mercury, parts of Kerala, Lakshadweep islands, Assam and Meghalaya are witnessing heavy rainfall. Further, dust storms have been predicted over the areas of dry weather, such as Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan.

With so much going on, it is important for those who venture out on a daily basis or travel frequently to be aware of the weather condition. One need not step out unprepared, get caught in a dust storm or heavy downpour. We suggest you make space for a decent real-time weather app on your smartphone, in case you have not already.

While there are many mobile applications that can be installed and used to check the temperature in different cities and states on a daily basis, we have listed the top six apps for you to consider. You can look them up to see which one matches your requirements.

This app has been created by the IMD and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It offers observed weather, forecasts, radar images for accurate weather predictions and also informs and alerts users of upcoming weather events such as cyclones.

In addition to providing the local weather forecast, this application consists of an interactive weather radar, satellite maps as well as severe weather alerts. The app has got a 4.5 rating on Google Play Store and has more than one crore downloads so far.

This application features photos that match current weather conditions. It also contains features such as detailed weather information, including 10-day and 24-hour temperature forecasts; interactive radar, satellite, heat and wind maps; severe weather alerts; animated sunrise and sunset times; wind pressure modules; humidity sensor and UV index, among other specifications.

This application has been internationally recognised by the World Meteorological Organization and will provide you with live weather forecasts, local weather, winter weather forecasts, daily forecasts, advanced weather radar and much more. The app also features severe weather warnings and live forecasts for up to 45 days.

This application checks the real-time local temperature and live local weather, along with hourly and daily forecast, precipitation forecast and severe weather alerts, among others. You can even customise your weather channel.

This application provides you alerts, radars and maps. You can get weather warnings and alerts for your current and saved locations directly to your phone’s notification area. The app also has a feature called Air You Breath, which will give you detailed information about today’s conditions around you, new air quality, asthma articles and even health advice.

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