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IMD issues 'red alert' as heavy rains pound Mumbai; schools closed
With heavy rains pounding Mumbai and its suburbs, the weather department on Wednesday issued a 'red alert' for the city and adjoining areas and asked the authorities to be prepared to handle any situation. Out of the 150 weather stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), around 100 recorded over 200 mm rainfall in last 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. "This shows how widespread the rainfall has been over Mumbai. We have issued a red alert for various places, including Mumbai city and suburbs, Thane and Palghar districts, for next 24 hours," an IMD official told PTI. Low pressure over the Bay of Bengal has resulted in torrential showers in Mumbai city, suburbs, Thane and Palghar, he said. "The situation is likely to remain like this for next 24 hours," the official said. The neighbouring Raigad district received almost 300 mm rainfall in last 24 hours, "but going by the progress of clouds, no red alert has been issued there," he said.
 "IMD issues 'red alert' as heavy rains pound Mumbai; schools closed")
Nearly half of the country saw excess rain in August, says IMD
This was second consecutive month the country recorded above normal rainfall
 "Nearly half of the country saw excess rain in August, says IMD")
From a physicist to India's 'cyclone man': IMD chief spells out his journey
He loves to write in whatever time that is left from his no-holiday job
 "From a physicist to India's 'cyclone man': IMD chief spells out his journey")
Zero-deficit monsoon likely in the second half of season, says IMD
Should boost sowing of pulses - moong, urad and paddy
 "Zero-deficit monsoon likely in the second half of season, says IMD")
Monsoon expected to be normal in August, September, says IMD forecast
The rainfall in August is likely to be 99% of the LPA with an error margin of plus or minus 9%
 "Monsoon expected to be normal in August, September, says IMD forecast")
By 2024, we intend to achieve 90% accuracy in detecting heavy rain: IMD DG
He said that IMD has impact-based forecast in all districts now
 "By 2024, we intend to achieve 90% accuracy in detecting heavy rain: IMD DG")
Heavy showers likely in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha on Monday
The IMD has forecast "extremely heavy" rainfall in Maharashtra, Odisha and parts of north Gujarat on Monday
 "Heavy showers likely in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha on Monday")
IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy' showers in Mumbai over next 24 hours
Seasonal state-level rainfall figures have not been updated as yet, the IMD official informed
 "IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy' showers in Mumbai over next 24 hours")
Mercury to rise in Delhi as IMD predicts only slight rains in next 2-3 days
The India Meteorological Department has predicted light rains or thundershowers on Sunday and Monday and an increase in temperatures
 "Mercury to rise in Delhi as IMD predicts only slight rains in next 2-3 days")
Mumbai rains in pictures: Downpour after dry spell throws city out of gear
Nearly 171 mm rainfall was recorded at the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) observatory at Colaba in south Mumbai
Agri commodities recover from June dip on reports of rain deficiency
Farmers switch to sowing high-yielding, short-duration seeds to minimise impact of rainfall deviation
 "Agri commodities recover from June dip on reports of rain deficiency")
India gets 20% below average rainfall this week till Wednesday: IMD
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's monsoon rains were 20% below average in the week ending on Wednesday, as rainfall was scanty over the central, western and southern parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.
 "India gets 20% below average rainfall this week till Wednesday: IMD")
India's monsoon rain below average for fifth straight week, says IMD
India received 6% less rainfall than the 50-year average in the week ended on July 3
 "India's monsoon rain below average for fifth straight week, says IMD")
Monsoon not a cause for concern; sowing to pick up: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal said the sowing of kharif (summer) crops like paddy will pick up as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) estimates good rains in the coming months
 "Monsoon not a cause for concern; sowing to pick up: Agriculture Minister")
IMD says India is likely to get average monsoon rains this year
Monsoon rainfall is expected to be 96 %of the long-term average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement.
Working faster to issue localised weather forecasting in India by 2020: IMD
The pilot study is underway in 200 blocks. The target is to cover 6,500 blocks in 660 districts by next year
 "Working faster to issue localised weather forecasting in India by 2020: IMD")
Govt developing system to warn people about thunderstorms: IMD official
The top IMD official also complimented the Odisha government for talking "proactive steps" in building proper infrastructure to ensure safety of its people during natural hazards
 "Govt developing system to warn people about thunderstorms: IMD official")
Off target, again
To regain credibility, IMD must refine its monsoon prediction
 "Off target, again")
Expect fewer but intense rainy days in coming days, says IMD chief
IMD had initially forecast 96% of long period average rainfall and then upgraded it to 98%
 "Expect fewer but intense rainy days in coming days, says IMD chief")
IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Mumbai, Konkan region in next 72 hours
Thundershowers likely to occur in Madhya Maharashtra region
 "IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Mumbai, Konkan region in next 72 hours")
