Monsoon Forecast IMD

Five districts in Delhi have reported deficient rainfall this monsoon so far due to poor distribution of rains, according to India Meteorological Department data

Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during next 5 days

According to the latest IMD data, after Thursday's rain, India has received 152.3 mm between June 1 and June 30

Monsoon in core rain-fed areas that are home to bulk of Kharif pulses and oilseeds, is likely to be 106% of LPA

Rainfall is likely to be normal to below normal over parts of north and central India.

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The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala on May 31, a day earlier than its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

The monsoon arrived in Madhya Pradesh on June 14 and became active in the entire state in next 10 days, G D Mishra, senior meteorologist of India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Bhopal office said

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Monsoon likely to intensify its advancement in central and north India later this week

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