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Delhi-NCR expected to record second-coldest December since 1901
"The mean maximum temperature for December was less than 20 degrees Celsius only in 1919, 1929, 1961 and 1997," an official of the India Meteorological Department said
 "Delhi-NCR expected to record second-coldest December since 1901")
Delhi may witness longest December cold spell in 22 years, says IMD
A "severe cold day" is when the maximum temperature is at least 6.5 degrees Celsius below the normal
 "Delhi may witness longest December cold spell in 22 years, says IMD")
Monsoon withdrawal delayed again, might begin after mid Sep: IMD officials
The southwest monsoon till first week of September has recorded its best performance since 2014, thereby receding drought fears
 "Monsoon withdrawal delayed again, might begin after mid Sep: IMD officials")
Uneven rain in large parts of country disrupts sowing pattern: CARE Ratings
Rice cropping down 37% in ongoing Kharif season, as 25% meteorological subdivisions record excess rainfall while 20% are deficient
 "Uneven rain in large parts of country disrupts sowing pattern: CARE Ratings")
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")
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")
Govt forms expert group on thunderstorms, says IMD will improve prediction
The Earth Sciences Minister told the Lok Sabha that the India Meteorological Department has predicted a normal monsoon during the current southwest monsoon season
 "Govt forms expert group on thunderstorms, says IMD will improve prediction")
