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IMD forecasts normal monsoon rainfall 'over the country as a whole' in July

However, prevailing conditions suggest no favourable conditions may develop for further advance of southwest monsoon in Rajasthan, west UP, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and Punjab, says IMD

Central Delhi second-most rain-deficient district in India, says IMD

Central Delhi has recorded just 8.5 mm rainfall this monsoon season so far and is the second-most rain-deficient district in the country, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

National Capital unlikely to get monsoonal showers till end of June: IMD

Delhi is unlikely to receive monsoonal showers till the end of June and the maximum temperature in the city is predicted to hover around 40 degrees Celsius till then, according to IMD

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.2 degree Celsius, below season avg

The maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 34.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here.

Monsoon progresses over Delhi, North-West India might slow down a bit

Moderate to severe thunderstorms, with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are very likely over East UP and Bihar. This may cause injuries and casualties to people and animals staying outdoors

Monsoon over Delhi, Punjab, nearby region likely to be slow: IMD

The progress of the southwest monsoon over parts of Rajasthan,Haryana, Punjab and Delhi is likely to be slow as "large-scale features are not favourable" for its advance, the IMD said on Sunday.

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Monsoon covers almost two-thirds of India 15 days in advance: IMD

A quick progress of the south-west monsoon should spur planting of kharif crops such as paddy, soybean, pulses, and cotton, and thus boost their yields.

IMD, ICMR launch expert committee to eliminate malaria in India

India Meteorological Department and the Indian Council of Medical Research is creating a committee to explore and advance climate-based solutions for accelerating malaria elimination

How a tweak in IMD's forecasts will help India prepare better for monsoon

IMD's month-wise LRF is particularly useful given the increasing unpredictability of rainfall due to climate change or even usual changes in weather patterns

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; authorities gear up in view of IMD's alert

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in 24 hours till Saturday morning, no major water logging was reported and local trains as well as city buses largely ran as per their normal schedule, officials said

Monsoon advances in MP; IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert, predicting heavy rains with thunderstorm in 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh, as southwest monsoon advanced into the state.

Rising sea surface temperature intensifying cyclones, says IMD chief

In a Q&A, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra dwells on the onset of monsoon, rainfall distribution, increasing trend of tropical cyclones over the Arabian Sea, and the reason behind the rising sea level

Most parts of India likely to get normal rainfall as IMD ups 2021 forecast

Prediction updated to factor in two weather systems that have a direct bearing on the performance of southwest monsoon.

Delhi to receive light intensity rain in next 2 hours: Met department

Delhi and its adjoining areas are expected to receive light intensity rain or drizzle in the next two hours, informed India Meteorological Department on Tuesday morning

Monsoon onset over Kerala to be delayed; likely to hit state by June 3: IMD

The arrival of monsoon over Kerala is likely to delayed by two days and it is now expected to make an onset over the state by June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday

Parts of Delhi, UP to receive light to moderate rain, thunderstorm: IMD

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur in parts of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh in the next few hours, said India Meteorological Department

Southwest Monsoon likely to reach Goa by June 5, says IMD

The onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala is likely around May 31 and it may reach Goa on June 5, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here on Saturday.

India meteorological department predicts partly cloudy sky in Delhi

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 25.3 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, with the weatherman forecasting partly cloudy skies in the city on Friday

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