Page 4 - Monsoon

IMD predicts light to moderate rains in parts of Delhi, adjoining areas

Delhi and its neighbouring areas are likely to witness light to moderate intensity rains during the next two hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Monday

How world's ability to predict behaviour of monsoon has not improved at all

Of late, IMD has begun providing its breakups by the five major divisions and by calendar months

Onion prices likely to remain at higher trajectory this festive season

The onion prices are expected to remain at a higher trajectory during October-November, as erratic monsoon may lead to an eventual delay in harvest, according to a report by Crisil Research

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls in several parts of Delhi

Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of the capital city and adjoining areas for the second day in a row on Thursday

IMD forecasts above-normal Sep rainfall; deficit unlikely to be wiped out

September rains to be better but not enough to recoup seasonal deficiency, says IMD

Maharashtra's Raigad district gets over 2,900 mm rainfall since June

Maharashtra's Raigad district has recorded over 2,900 mm rains since June 1, which is 93.06 per cent of its average annual rainfall, an official said on Wednesday

Rain inundates Delhi, highest in September in 19 years, IMD data shows

Delhi recorded 112.1 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday, the highest single-day precipitation in September in 19 years, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Heavy rains cause waterlogging across Delhi, traffic hit in many areas

Heavy rains that lashed the national capital on Wednesday morning led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city, including the Minto Road railway underpass

Consistent performer: Despite high base, agri sector clocks growth

Rain in August this year was 24.1 per cent less than the normal

Heavy rain across Delhi-NCR leads to waterlogging, traffic jams

Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday leading to waterlogging on arterial roads, which in turn, caused severe traffic jams.

IMD issues orange, yellow alerts in various parts of Kerala today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued orange and yellow alerts for various districts of Kerala.For Sunday, the IMD has issued an Orange alert for Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts. It issued a yellow alert for the districts Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kasaragod.The department has also issued a green alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts.The rest of the state will continue to get isolated heavy rainfall till August 30 and IMD predicts cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers till September 2. The IMD had issued a warning of heavy rainfall in Kerala yesterday.As per IMD, green alert means 'Light Rain', yellow alert stands for 'Moderate Rain' and orange alert is for 'Heavy to Very Heavy Rain'.

Poor monsoon likely to hurt India oilseed, cotton output, says NCML

Oilseed and cotton will see a drop in production as weaker rains have reduced their sowing areas

Subdued rainfall likely in north, central India during next 4 days: IMD

The IMD said the entire monsoon trough lies close to the foothills of the Himalayas. It is likely to remain there till August 26.

Patchy rains send inflation jitters, but not everyone's alarmed

For instance, Crisil Research said though there is stress in a couple of states and crops, there is no big reason for alarm

Skymet dilutes southwest monsoon forecast for 2021 to 'below-normal'

Drought possible in Gujarat and West Rajasthan, says private weather forecaster

Delhi records highest one-day rain for Aug in 13 years, orange alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said Delhi recorded 139 mm rainfall, the highest one-day rain for August in at least 13 years, and issued 'orange alert' for the city. Officials said heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital that brought the mercury down and provided relief to Delhiites. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for Delhi, recorded 139 mm rainfall, while the Ridge Station registered 149.2 mm rainfall from 8.30 am on Friday to 8.30 am on Saturday, they said. This is the highest one-day rain for the month of the August in at least 13 years, they said. The all-time highest rainfall was 184 mm on August 2, 1961, they added. The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, they said. The relative humidity was recorded at 100 per cent. The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy sky with moderate rain during the day. The maximum temperature will settle around 30 degree

Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR; water logging in several places

Delhi and the national capital region on Saturday morning witnessed heavy rainfall, bringing the mercury down but also leading to water logging in several places, causing inconvenience to the people.

Monsoon set to revive in north India from August 19, says IMD

After a gap of nearly two weeks, the Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in north India from August 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday

Shyam Saran goes trekking among Himachal's rain-drenched orchards & forests

The newly built Atal Tunnel, about 50 km from Manali, provides access to the rain shadow areas of Lahaul

Statsguru: From sowing to tractor sales, measuring monsoon gains

The share of districts with deficient rainfall in 2021 is the lowest over the last six years