Page 3 - Monsoons
Flood-scarred Maharashtra's toll zooms to 149; 229,000 evacuated
The death toll in flood-ravaged Maharashtra shot up from 112 to 149 on Sunday while another 64 are still missing, the State Disaster Management Authority said.
 "Flood-scarred Maharashtra's toll zooms to 149; 229,000 evacuated")
IMD predicts light rain in several parts of Delhi, adjoining areas today
India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted light rains for several parts of the national capital
 "IMD predicts light rain in several parts of Delhi, adjoining areas today")
Monsoon 2021: Waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi as rains continue
With the rains continuing in several parts of the national capital, reports regarding waterlogging, traffic snarls, overflow of water in some unplanned residential colonies have started to emerge.
 "Monsoon 2021: Waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi as rains continue")
Monsoon 2021: Heavy rain, waterlogging throw life out of gear in Gurugram
Parts of Gurugram witnessed waterlogging after receiving heavy rainfall on Monday morning. Both vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement were disrupted and the Commuters had a difficult time.
 "Monsoon 2021: Heavy rain, waterlogging throw life out of gear in Gurugram")
MeT department forecasts light rain or thundershowers in Delhi today
The meteorological department has predicted light rain or thundershowers in Delhi on Thursday
 "MeT department forecasts light rain or thundershowers in Delhi today")
Amid challenges, protesting farmers ready for monsoons at Delhi borders
We are trying to ensure that ration is stored in these rooms and kept on elevated surfaces so it stays protected in case there is waterlogging, Mehma said.
 "Amid challenges, protesting farmers ready for monsoons at Delhi borders")
Monsoon arrival: Parts of Delhi receive heavy rain today
Monsoon finally arrived in the national capital with parts of Delhi receiving heavy rain on Tuesday morning
18 including 7 children killed by lightning in Rajasthan, several injured
Eighteen people, including seven children, were killed in separate incidents of lightning in Rajasthan's Jaipur, Kota, Jhalawar and Dholpur districts on Sunday, police said
 "18 including 7 children killed by lightning in Rajasthan, several injured")
Monsoon mayhem: Nepal continues to record loss of lives and properties
As the monsoon takes destructive form in the Himalayan Nation, major road sections are facing inundation or disruption in operation
 "Monsoon mayhem: Nepal continues to record loss of lives and properties")
Routes of DTC buses plying via overflooding-prone underpasses diverted
DTC has issued an order directing for route diversion of its buses plying via underpasses of Minto Bridge, Pul Prahaldpur and Jakhira prone to overflooding during monsoon, officials said
 "Routes of DTC buses plying via overflooding-prone underpasses diverted")
Southwest Monsoon makes onset over Kerala after delay of 2 days: IMD
The monsoon onset over Kerala marks the commencement of the four-month rainfall season in the country.
 "Southwest Monsoon makes onset over Kerala after delay of 2 days: IMD")
Southwest monsoon withdraws from country, northeast monsoon commences: IMD
The southwest monsoon finally withdrew from the entire country on Wednesday, 13 days after its normal date of retreat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
 "Southwest monsoon withdraws from country, northeast monsoon commences: IMD")
South west monsoon to hit coastal Maharashtra from August 10-11: IMD
Monsoon is likely to become active again over coastal Maharashtra from tomorrow, bringing rains to capital Mumbai
 "South west monsoon to hit coastal Maharashtra from August 10-11: IMD")
Toll in Kerala landslide goes up to 20, 46 people missing; search ops on
Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have initiated search and rescue operations on Saturday morning
 "Toll in Kerala landslide goes up to 20, 46 people missing; search ops on")
Panic movement of migrant labour must not be encouraged: Ramesh Chand
Food prices in real terms will rise significantly this year helping growers, says NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand
 "Panic movement of migrant labour must not be encouraged: Ramesh Chand")
Monsoon retreat late by a month, unlikely to start before early October
The monsoon gnerally begins in June and starts to retreat by September 1
 "Monsoon retreat late by a month, unlikely to start before early October")
Mercury to rise in Delhi as IMD predicts only slight rains in next 2-3 days
The India Meteorological Department has predicted light rains or thundershowers on Sunday and Monday and an increase in temperatures
 "Mercury to rise in Delhi as IMD predicts only slight rains in next 2-3 days")
Monsoon deficiency in June this year highest since 2015, reveals IMD data
Central Water Commission data revealed that as on June 27, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below normal storage
 "Monsoon deficiency in June this year highest since 2015, reveals IMD data")
Sowing of summer crops delayed by 2 weeks on slow monsoon progress
Rainfall deficit was as high as 68%, data compiled by IMD showed
 "Sowing of summer crops delayed by 2 weeks on slow monsoon progress")
Pre-monsoon rainfall from March to May records a deficiency of 22%: IMD
There was no deficiency in the central region which comprises states of Maharashtra, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
 "Pre-monsoon rainfall from March to May records a deficiency of 22%: IMD")
