Page 5 - Indian Monsoon
Kharif sowing drags despite pick up in rains; paddy worst-hit with 24% drop
IMD's latest update says active monsoon conditions over central India and along the west coast could continue for five days starting. It sees a rise in rainfall over Northwest India on July 9-10
 "Kharif sowing drags despite pick up in rains; paddy worst-hit with 24% drop")
Rajasthan received 26% more-than-normal rain at beginning of monsoon
Against a normal rainfall of 102.56 mm between June 1 and July 8, the state recorded 129.83 mm of rains, the water resources department said
 "Rajasthan received 26% more-than-normal rain at beginning of monsoon")
Cyclonic circulation over North Odisha; rain likely in North India: IMD
Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during next 5 days
 "Cyclonic circulation over North Odisha; rain likely in North India: IMD")
North India, including Delhi to receive widespread rainfall in 24 hrs: IMD
Scattered to widespread rainfall is very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in the next 24 hours
 "North India, including Delhi to receive widespread rainfall in 24 hrs: IMD")
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
 "Mapping India's monsoon: Deficit in some pockets amid overall recovery")
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
 "India likely to receive 94% to 106% of expected monsoon rain in July")
Monsoon arrives in Rajasthan; Lawan gets highest rainfall at 100 mm
Monsoon arrived in Rajasthan on Thursday, eight days after the normal onset date
 "Monsoon arrives in Rajasthan; Lawan gets highest rainfall at 100 mm")
Monsoon arrives in Delhi; set to spur kharif planting, says IMD
According to the latest IMD data, after Thursday's rain, India has received 152.3 mm between June 1 and June 30
 "Monsoon arrives in Delhi; set to spur kharif planting, says IMD")
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
 "IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India for 3 days")
Inflation: Dal gets pricey, thanks to patchy monsoon in main growing states
Prices of tur and urad have risen in the last few days over fears that scanty rain could have an impact on the kharif harvest
 "Inflation: Dal gets pricey, thanks to patchy monsoon in main growing states")
M&M extends rally to hit a new high; stock up 63% from 52-week low levels
While the food prices continue to remain high, the company believes that a better compensation for farmers would create a positive sentiment and lift demand for tractors and agri-implements
 "M&M extends rally to hit a new high; stock up 63% from 52-week low levels")
India's rice planting down 46% from last year over weak monsoon start
The area planted with cotton totalled 3.18 million hectares, down from 3.73 million hectares a year earlier
 "India's rice planting down 46% from last year over weak monsoon start")
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 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
 "IMD warns of high rainfall in coastal Maharashtra, Goa, issues Orange alert")
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
 "Pleasant weather in Delhi; monsoon likely to arrive around usual date: IMD")
Normal monsoon, rate cut key to bring down inflation by yr-end: Economists
Normal rainfalls aiding bumper agriculture output and the RBI further hiking interest rates to cut easy money in the system hold key to bringing down multi-year high inflation, economists said
 "Normal monsoon, rate cut key to bring down inflation by yr-end: Economists")
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
 "Poor monsoon could spell disaster for India's agri-based economy: Experts")
Amendments to Electricity Act could be tabled in monsoon session: R K Singh
Government seeks another round of power distribution reform and boost renewable energy
 "Amendments to Electricity Act could be tabled in monsoon session: R K Singh")
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")
River linking projects can adversely impact monsoon, biodiversity: Experts
Cautioning against river linking projects, the experts said these can lead to disturbance of very complex nature cycles that can have far-reaching adverse impact on monsoon cycles
 "River linking projects can adversely impact monsoon, biodiversity: Experts")
