Page 13 - Indian Monsoon
Maharashtra's dam water level lower than 2019, arid regions better off
Aurangabad division, in rain deficient Marathwada, for instance, has reported 37.58 per cent water stock in its dams when compared to just 3.24 per cent at this time last year
 "Maharashtra's dam water level lower than 2019, arid regions better off")
Good monsoon has led to more acreage under cultivation: Agri ministry
The area planted with rice, the main food crop of the world's second-most populous country, was 26.7 million hectares, compared with 22.4 million hectares in the year-earlier period
 "Good monsoon has led to more acreage under cultivation: Agri ministry")
Rainfall in Aug, Sept to be normal, says IMD; more area under kharif crops
Enthused by the initial good rains, farmers across the country have planted kharif crops in almost 14 per cent more area than the last year till July 31
 "Rainfall in Aug, Sept to be normal, says IMD; more area under kharif crops")
India's kharif rice sowing up 19% so far on account of good rains
Among cash crops, cotton planting has risen by 11.29 per cent to 121.25 lakh hectares so far in the current kharif season
 "India's kharif rice sowing up 19% so far on account of good rains")
Monsoon in north-central India can drop significantly: US scientific agency
The study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects a significant decrease in Monsoon Low-Pressure System (MLPS) occurrence over the south Asian monsoon region
 "Monsoon in north-central India can drop significantly: US scientific agency")
In pictures: Heavy rains lead to water-logging at several places in Delhi
Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning, leading to water-logging and disruption of traffic movement at several places
 "In pictures: Heavy rains lead to water-logging at several places in Delhi")
Rains may pick up in the next few days over north and south India: IMD
The steady monsoon progress has spurred sowing of kharif crops and till last week, acreage was almost 21 per cent more than the same period last
India received 6% more rainfall than normal so far this monsoon, says IMD
The IMD has four meteorological divisions and rainfall has been more than normal in the south peninsula, central India, and east and northeast India divisions
 "India received 6% more rainfall than normal so far this monsoon, says IMD")
Rice output may hit record high as farmers expand area after vigorous rains
India has received 14% higher than average rain since the monsoon season began on June 1
 "Rice output may hit record high as farmers expand area after vigorous rains")
Mumbai rains in pictures; IMD predicts 4.6 m high tide
A high tide of 4.67 meters is expected, Deputy Director General (DDG), IMD, Mumbai said
 "Mumbai rains in pictures; IMD predicts 4.6 m high tide")
Over 100 mm rain in suburban Mumbai, Thane; IMD predicts 4.6 m high tide
A high tide of 4.67 meters is expected, Deputy Director General (DDG), IMD, Mumbai said.
 "Over 100 mm rain in suburban Mumbai, Thane; IMD predicts 4.6 m high tide")
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai, issues orange alert for next 2 days
An orange alert implies that authorities should be prepared to handle any situation arising out of severe weather condition.
 "IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai, issues orange alert for next 2 days")
June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMD
According to the IMD data, the overall rainfall in June was 118 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), which is considered excess rainfall.
 "June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMD")
LIVE: TN govt to transfer Tuticorin custodial death case to CBI, says CM
Oil companies did not hike the petrol prices during the day breaking the 21-day-chain of successive hikes in petrol and diesel prices. Stay tuned with Business Standard for the latest news of today
 "LIVE: TN govt to transfer Tuticorin custodial death case to CBI, says CM")
MP received 88% excess rainfall in June as compared to normal average: IMD
The monsoon arrived in Madhya Pradesh on June 14 and became active in the entire state in next 10 days, G D Mishra, senior meteorologist of India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Bhopal office said
 "MP received 88% excess rainfall in June as compared to normal average: IMD")
Kharif acreage twice last year's as monsoon covers India two weeks sooner
The monsoon coverage is fastest since 2013
 "Kharif acreage twice last year's as monsoon covers India two weeks sooner")
Monsoon covers entire country nearly two weeks ahead of schedule: IMD
The monsoon usually sets over Kerala on June 1 and it takes 45 days to reach Sriganganagar in west Rajasthan, its last outpost in the country
 "Monsoon covers entire country nearly two weeks ahead of schedule: IMD")
LIVE: China amassing large number of troops since early May, MEA on LAC row
Monsoon set to hit Delhi today. PM Modi will inaugurate employment scheme for 12.5 mn UP residents. Stay tuned with Business Standard for the latest news of today
 "LIVE: China amassing large number of troops since early May, MEA on LAC row")
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, onset of monsoon to be declared on Thursday: IMD
Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the regional forecasting centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said monsoon clouds led to rains in parts of Delhi
 "Heavy rain lashes Delhi, onset of monsoon to be declared on Thursday: IMD")
Tractor makers buck the slowdown, expect volumes to increase 5-10%
Prospects of a normal monsoon and an expanded government food programme are helping in a modest recovery
 "Tractor makers buck the slowdown, expect volumes to increase 5-10%")
