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Paddy acreage still down 13%, triggers final output fall concerns

In several states, farmers have already moved on to other short-duration crops such as pulses and coarse cereals abandoning paddy

Predicted June-July rainfall over Delhi with over 80% accuracy: IMD chief

The IMD predicted rainfall over Delhi in June and July with more than 80 per cent accuracy and reports of multiple false warnings are not correct, its chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said.

Climate change making weather prediction difficult across world: IMD DG

The IMD is bolstering its observational network with the augmentation of radars, automatic weather stations and rain gauges and satellites to improve predictability, says the official

Kerala rains: State economy takes a beating amid change in weather pattern

Preliminary industry estimates suggest losses of Rs 200 cr at least over last 4 days; no respite for state as 10 districts put on red alert

Kerala heavy rains: Red alert in 10 districts, 6 deaths, many relocated

IMD issued a red alert in all districts of the state barring Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Kasaragod, for August 2 and 3 and has predicted heavy rainfall in the state till August 5

Heavy rains, landslides in Kerala; IMD issues red alert in 10 districts

As incessant rains continue to lash Kerala with reports of landslides and rising river water levels in some parts of the state, the IMD issued red alert in 10 districts on Tuesday.

Normal monsoon in Aug-Sep, but Bihar, northeast to see deficit: IMD

Rainfall in the east and northeastern regions, the rice bowl of the country, has been 45% lesser than normal in July, but the forecast for next two months has raised hopes for better showers, says IMD

Heavy rain claims life of five people in Kerala; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

Following the IMD alert,the district authorities have been given the responsibility to declare holidays for educational institutions in vulnerable areas

Heavy rain to lash Kerala for four days, IMD issues yellow alert

Kerala is set to receive heavy rain for four days starting from Sunday, IMD said, adding that it has issued a yellow alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

Rains in large parts of Rajasthan, more likely in coming days, predicts IMD

Rains lashed large parts of Rajasthan with Kota's Ladpura area recording the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours that ended at 8.30 am on Saturday at 130 mm, according to IMD

Delhi records minimum temperature at 25.5 deg C; light rain expected: IMD

The Delhiites woke up to cloudy skies as the minimum temperature on Saturday settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius, two notches below the normal for this time of the year, an MD bulletin said

Delhi records minimum temperature at 27 deg C, IMD predicts light rainfall

The national capital is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain on Friday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, more rains expected in next 48 hours: IMD

Heavy to extremely heavy rains lashed several parts of Rajasthan in a 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, with Deegod in Kota receiving the maximum of 16 cm rains, officials said.

Delhi records minimum temp of 29.2 deg C; light rain predicted later in day

The mercury rose by a few notches as the minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 29.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning while the weather office forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain

Light to moderate rains recorded in many parts of Rajasthan, says IMD

Light to moderate rains occurred in many parts of Rajasthan on Monday, with Khajuwala in Bikaner recording the highest eight cm rainfall, the Met office said

Overall kharif sowing improves even as paddy and arhar remain muted

Experts say a fall in paddy output could hugely impact cereal prices going forward as wheat stocks in central pool aren't enough to quell any surge in prices

'Large deficient' rainfall for UP, IMD warns extreme rains from Jul 19

Uttar Pradesh has registered a "large deficient" rainfall as of Friday but the IMD has warned that it is likely to receive extreme rainfall from July 19.

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rains in MP, Nagpur rail traffic affected

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Narmadapuram division of Madhya Pradesh, where railway tracks were inundated

IMD issues red alert for Palghar, major rivers flowing above danger mark

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Maharashtra's Palghar on Thursday

Rainfall in India 9% higher than previous years but 85 districts still dry

In India, rainfall is up 9% from the previous year. Of the 85 dry districts, 42 are in Uttar Pradesh and 12 are in Tamil Nadu.