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Mapping India's monsoon: Deficit in some pockets amid overall recovery

However, rains are picking up in most parts and are likely to remain 'normal' at least till month-end, so there is a possibility that much of the regional shortfall will be covered soon

Heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India during next 4 days: IMD

Here is a breakdown of what each state can expect on the weather front from July 4, 2022 onwards on the basis of IMD report

IMD issues yellow alert predicting heavy rain in Kerala for next 5 days

A yellow alert has been issued in 11 districts of the state, excluding Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Kollam

Pleasant morning in Delhi on Sunday; cloudy sky, light rain expected

The weather office has predicted generally cloudy skies with very light rain and thundershowers at isolated places towards the evening

Extreme rainfall activity likely over Odisha, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa: IMD

Due to a likely formation of a low pressure area over north Odisha and adjoining areas during next 48 hours, the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall activity over Odisha with an orange alert on Sunday

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.4 degree C on Saturday: IMD

The minimum temperature settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal, it said.

Monsoon rains cover entire India but still 5% down on average so far

The progress of the monsoon, which delivers about 70% of the country's annual rainfall, is crucial for rice output and exports from India

Normal, above normal rainfall for north, central, south India in July: IMD

After a "normal" June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted "normal to above normal" rainfall over some parts of north and central India and most parts of south peninsula.

India likely to receive 94% to 106% of expected monsoon rain in July

India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of a scanty monsoon in the central parts of the country

Despite regional disparities, June rainfall ends 'normal' for all India

Despite tremendous disparities in the rainfall received regionwise - excess in the northeast and dry in the northwest, India, as a whole registered 'normal' rainfall in the month of June.

June monsoon rains 8% below average, says weather department

India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of scanty rainfall in the central parts of the country, the state-run weather office said on Thursday.

IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India for 3 days

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, here is a breakdown of what each state can expect on the weather front today, June 30, 2022

Nine states, one UT in red due to monsoon rainfall deficit, says IMD

Due to absence of supportive system, the monsoon progress has been slower than expected apart from sending several areas worrying about shortfall in rainfall

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

IMD warns of high rainfall in coastal Maharashtra, Goa, issues Orange alert

The orange alert is applicable till June 25, the IMD said and added - as part of its impact-based warning - that people should be alert about localised landslides/ mudslides

Pleasant weather in Delhi; monsoon likely to arrive around usual date: IMD

The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8 degrees Celsius, six notches below normal

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.

Poor monsoon could spell disaster for India's agri-based economy: Experts

Already reeling under the after-effects of tormenting heatwaves, India cannot afford to have a poor monsoon which could spell disaster for its agriculture-based economy, experts have said

Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.5 deg C after light rains

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Sunday settled at 24.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average, the IMD said

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.