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Delhi witnesses pleasant morning, minimum temperature 24.3 deg Celsius
It was a pleasant Saturday morning in Delhi with the minimum temperature settling at 24.3 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
 "Delhi witnesses pleasant morning, minimum temperature 24.3 deg Celsius")
Delhi's minimum temperature recorded below normal, clear sky predicted: IMD
The minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded five notches below normal at 23.2 degrees Celsius on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department
IMD predicts heavy rain in Maharashtra, issues yellow alert for Mumbai
The IMD issued an Orange alert for rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra on Thursday and directed them to be prepared for the next 5 days
 "IMD predicts heavy rain in Maharashtra, issues yellow alert for Mumbai")
Peak power demand in India drops 12.5% as monsoon picks up pace
Total rainfall deficit drops from over 40% on June 10 to just 2% on June 21
 "Peak power demand in India drops 12.5% as monsoon picks up pace")
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai; predicts very heavy rains till June 21
The orange-colour coded warning for heavy rains on June 20-21 was issued for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, the IMD said.
 "IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai; predicts very heavy rains till June 21")
Monsoon to reach Delhi around June 27, rain deficit to be compensated: IMD
The southwest monsoon will reach Delhi around its usual date, June 27, and the rain deficit will be compensated for by June end, meteorologists said on Monday
 "Monsoon to reach Delhi around June 27, rain deficit to be compensated: IMD")
Monsoon advances in Gangetic Bengal, neighbouring states, heavy rain likely
The southwest monsoon advanced into most parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar on Sunday, the Met department said, forecasting heavy rain in the next two days
Monsoon likely to advance into Gangetic West Bengal by Friday, says IMD
The much-awaited southwest monsoon is likely to advance into parts of Gangetic West Bengal bringing down high day and night temperatures and humidity in the region
 "Monsoon likely to advance into Gangetic West Bengal by Friday, says IMD")
Thundershowers likely in Delhi today, IMD issues yellow alert for capital
The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert, warning of thundershowers and gusty winds towards Wednesday afternoon or evening in the national capital
 "Thundershowers likely in Delhi today, IMD issues yellow alert for capital")
Intense convection over east, NE India may help monsoon to advance: IMD
Intense convection over large parts of east India, NE India Odisha, Tamil Nadu, among other places, late on Tuesday night may help in further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon, the IMD said
 "Intense convection over east, NE India may help monsoon to advance: IMD")
Mercury dips below 40 deg Celsius in Delhi after 13 days, relief ahead
The IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning of thundershowers or light rain over the next six days. The mercury is predicted to drop to 35 degrees Celsius by Sunday.
 "Mercury dips below 40 deg Celsius in Delhi after 13 days, relief ahead")
Light rain or drizzle likely in Delhi, min temp settles at 31.2 deg C
The mercury dropped slightly on Tuesday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 31.2 degrees Celsius, even as the weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle
 "Light rain or drizzle likely in Delhi, min temp settles at 31.2 deg C")
Heatwave persists in parts of Delhi, rainfall expected after two days
Pre-monsoon activity is expected to pick up by June 16 and the maximum temperatures are predicted to dip by seven to eight notches in the subsequent two-three days.
 "Heatwave persists in parts of Delhi, rainfall expected after two days")
Delhi-NCR, Northwestern plains to get rainfall on June 16-17: IMD
The IMD forecast said that a fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius is very likely over northwest India during next three days
 "Delhi-NCR, Northwestern plains to get rainfall on June 16-17: IMD")
Monsoon likely to become active next week, spur kharif sowing: IMD
With the pick-up in rains, the seasonal cumulative deficit will also go down over the next few weeks
 "Monsoon likely to become active next week, spur kharif sowing: IMD")
Minimum temp in Delhi settles at 29.8 deg C, light rain predicted: IMD
The national capital experienced a warm morning on Friday with a minimum temperature of 29.8 degrees celsius, two notches above the normal, according to India Meteorological Department
Monsoon on track, says IMD; warns of heavy rainfall in northeast states
The scientist said conditions are favourable for the further advance of monsoon over Goa and some more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in the next two days.
Monsoon progressing normally, to likely reach Maharashtra in 2 days: IMD
Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said the monsoon covered south and central Arabian Sea, entire Kerala, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu between May 31 and June 7
 "Monsoon progressing normally, to likely reach Maharashtra in 2 days: IMD")
Heatwave to persist in Delhi; minimum temp recorded at 28 degrees
Delhi witnessed a warm Thursday morning with the minimum temperature being recorded at 28 degrees Celsius even as the weather office predicted that heatwave conditons will persist during the day
 "Heatwave to persist in Delhi; minimum temp recorded at 28 degrees")
Crop-nourishing monsoon rains likely to pick up steam by mid-June: IMD
"As per our extended range forecast, rainfall activity is likely to increase by June 15," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the IMD, told Reuters in an interview
 "Crop-nourishing monsoon rains likely to pick up steam by mid-June: IMD")
