Page 2 - Monsoon

Decoded: Why do you feel hotter in Delhi than what thermometers show?

The high humidity has pushed up the levels of discomfort by several notches. Though, on the thermometers, the actual reading of temperature might not reflect the level of pain and trouble

Farm to Fork: High prices of food staples a boon for farmers in India

The first of a four-part series highlights the impact of rising food prices on farmers' income

Humid morning in city; IMD predicts light rain during day in New Delhi

The national capital witnessed a warm and humid morning on Wednesday as the city's minimum temperature was two notches above the normal, even as the weather office predicted light rain in the city

Bengal sees deficient rainfall in June, steps being taken to protect crops

West Bengal, since the onset of monsoon in June, has received deficient rainfall in 15 of its 23 districts, raising the likelihood of crops loss in some places

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

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

Monsoon likely to arrive in Delhi on June 30-July 1, says IMD

Senior IMD Scientist R K Jenamani said there is a prediction of good rainfall in the city on June 30 and the arrival of the monsoon can be declared on Thursday or Friday

Monsoon around the corner, may cover rain deficit in July first week

Delhi will receive a fresh spell of rain from June 29 and the monsoon's arrival is likely to be declared on June 30 or July 1

Kharif acreage drags as monsoon starts slow; may pick up in the weeks ahead

Shortfall in rains, which was over 40% till June 10, narrowed to 4% by June 24 largely due to a massive downpour in the East and North-East

Firm cotton prices to keep yarn-spinning stocks in check: Analysts

Analysts expect that the inflated cotton prices will continue to haunt small-sized yarn spinners during the first half of FY23 (H1-FY23). However, a good monsoon season can paint a different story

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

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.

Delhi-NCR, Northwestern plains to get rainfall on June 16-17: IMD

The IMD forecast said that a fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius is very likely over northwest India during next three days

Monsoon likely to become active next week, spur kharif sowing: IMD

With the pick-up in rains, the seasonal cumulative deficit will also go down over the next few weeks

Monsoon on track, says IMD; warns of heavy rainfall in northeast states

The scientist said conditions are favourable for the further advance of monsoon over Goa and some more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in the next two days.

Monsoon progressing normally, to likely reach Maharashtra in 2 days: IMD

Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said the monsoon covered south and central Arabian Sea, entire Kerala, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu between May 31 and June 7

Heatwave continues in northwest, central India; monsoon inches forward

Monsoon is expected to be in the weak phase for at least another week and is likely to bring good showers once it picks up pace by June 15.

Stock up before monsoon, Coal ministry tells power generating companies

Says stock available with power plants enough for 10 days of operation

Improved prospects

Monsoon may still become erratic in second half

South-west monsoon arrives in Kerala three days ahead of onset, says IMD

The south-west monsoon has set in over Kerala on Sunday, three days ahead of its normal onset date of June 1, the weather office said.