Page 10 - Indian Monsoon

May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, says IMD

May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, the IMD said in its monthly report Thursday, attributing two back-to-back cyclones and western disturbances for the record precipitation

Southwest monsoon arrives in Karnataka, parts of state receives showers

Dakshina Kannada district received light showers on Saturday morning marking the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Karnataka

Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala today, conditions perfect, says MeT dept

The Southwest monsoon will hit Kerala on Thurday later, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said considering the favourable conditions for its onset that has already been delayed by a few days.

Rising sea surface temperature intensifying cyclones, says IMD chief

In a Q&A, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra dwells on the onset of monsoon, rainfall distribution, increasing trend of tropical cyclones over the Arabian Sea, and the reason behind the rising sea level

Conditions ripe for onset of monsoon over Kerela on June 3, says IMD

Conditions are ripe for the southwest monsoon to make an onset over Kerala on June 3 after missing its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday

Dearth of monsoon trough causes deficit in pre-monsoon rains in Northeast

Except Sikkim and Meghalaya, the six remaining northeastern states experienced deficit pre-monsoon rains due to lack of rain bearing clouds, water vapour and monsoon trough from the Bay of Bengal

Late arrival of southwest monsoon rains in India may delay sowing of crops

Timely arrival of the monsoon is critical for India's crop output and economic growth.

Monsoon likely to be delayed by 2 days, may hit Kerala by June 3: IMD

Skymet disagrees, says monsoon already arrived today

Monsoon onset over Kerala to be delayed; likely to hit state by June 3: IMD

The arrival of monsoon over Kerala is likely to delayed by two days and it is now expected to make an onset over the state by June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday

Monsoon likely to hit Indian coast around Monday, says Weather office

Monsoon rains are likely to hit India's southern coast around May 31, in line with typical patterns, the state-run India Meteorological Department said in its latest forecast on Sunday.

The pluses and the potential pain points for farmers in the upcoming season

While the govt has moved fast on cash support and hike in fertiliser subsidy, the spike in rural Covid cases and tapering yields could hurt

Statsguru: Six charts explain why monsoon is so important for economy

An even more virulent second wave means that economic growth, income and employment will again depend on agriculture to a large extent

Southwest Monsoon arrives over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, says IMD

The Southwest Monsoon has arrived over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday, an indication that it will soon reach the mainland.

Monsoon likely to arrive over Kerala on June 1, says Earth Sciences Secy

IMD announcement on May 15; timely onset augurs well for its subsequent progress and movement over mainland, which should aid in timely plantation of kharif crops

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: Ministry of Earth Sciences

Extended forecast suggests that monsoon will arrive in Kerala around June 1, its normal onset date, said M Rajeevan, the secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences

Normal monsoon should help contain food price pressures: RBI Governor

Despite admitting to price pressures both from food items and input prices, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hoped that a normal Southwest monsoon will have a "soothing impact" on inflation pressures

Normal monsoon to boost stocks of agri-related companies, cool inflation

Agriculture activity, according to recent channel checks by Prabhudas Lilladher, is expected to continue at a strong pace in FY22

All-round show fueling rally in BASF India, stock up 40% so far in CY2021

Healthy demand, focus on cost optimisation and expansion plans drive optimism

Southwest monsoon in 2021 likely to be normal, says Skymet Weather

After two years, the southwest monsoon in 2021 is likely to be normal, private weather forecaster Skymet Weather has said on initial outlook for the rainfall season.

Monsoon season likely to be 'normal' this year, says Skymet report

The monsoon season is considered normal when total rains are recorded between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the national average of just over 88 centimeters (45 inches)