Page 18 - Rainfall
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
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IMD predicts light to moderate rain in parts of Delhi-NCR in next 2 hours
India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain over parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas
 "IMD predicts light to moderate rain in parts of Delhi-NCR in next 2 hours")
Improve weather models
IMD's failures raise questions about monsoon predictions
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Delhi-NCR likely to see light rain with thunderstorm today: IMD
People in Delhi-NCR may get respite from high humidity today (Monday), as the weather department said the conditions are favourable for advance of the monsoon over the national capital.
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
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Water level of Brahmaputra rises at warning level in Assam due to rainfall
The water level of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati is rising at a warning level due to the heavy rainfall for several consecutive days in Assam
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Cyclones' record rain in May cloud India's solar power generation
The highest solar generation loss was faced by Karnataka, which saw it declining by 15 per cent over last year
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Temp drop in north India likely as heat wave abates; rainfall in Delhi: IMD
Rains accompanied by gusty winds brought some respite to the national capital on Saturday
 "Temp drop in north India likely as heat wave abates; rainfall in Delhi: IMD")
Heavy rain batters parts of Bengal leaving arterial roads waterlogged
Several low-lying areas and thoroughfares in the city lay inundated on Thursday as heavy rain continued to lash parts of Bengal, with Met department predicting more downpour over the next 3 days
 "Heavy rain batters parts of Bengal leaving arterial roads waterlogged")
May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, says IMD
May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, the IMD said in its monthly report Thursday, attributing two back-to-back cyclones and western disturbances for the record precipitation
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A million years of data confirms: Monsoons are likely to get worse
The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms
Delhi records minimum temperature of 22.2 degree C, light rains likely
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 22.2 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, on Wednesday morning while light rain is likely during the day, the India Meteorological Department said
 "Delhi records minimum temperature of 22.2 degree C, light rains likely")
Delhi to receive light intensity rain in next 2 hours: Met department
Delhi and its adjoining areas are expected to receive light intensity rain or drizzle in the next two hours, informed India Meteorological Department on Tuesday morning
 "Delhi to receive light intensity rain in next 2 hours: Met department")
Cyclone-induced rain submerges many villages in three Odisha districts
A large number of villages in Odishas Bhadrak and Jajpur districts were on Friday inundated due to flash floods in the river Baitarani and its tributaries
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Southwest monsoon advances further, likely to hit Kerala by May 31
The southwest monsoon has advanced further in more parts of southwest and eastcentral Bay of Bengal and conditions are favourable for its onset over Kerala around May 31, the IMD said on Thursday
Heavy rain to lash Andaman and Nicobar Islands till May 30, says IMD
Parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive heavy rain till May 30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday
 "Heavy rain to lash Andaman and Nicobar Islands till May 30, says IMD")
Kolkata, East, and West Medinipur likely to receive moderate rainfall
West Bengal's Kolkata, East and West Medinipur districts is likely to receive moderate rainfall and experience thunderstorm with lightning during morning hours of Thursday
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha, WB, Jharkhand to receive light to moderate rainfall
In view of the impending landfall of Cyclone Yaas, light to moderate rainfall are expected at most places in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD)
 "Cyclone Yaas: Odisha, WB, Jharkhand to receive light to moderate rainfall")
Sea temperature linked to back-to-back cyclones, Yaas landfall awaited
Sea Surface Temperature over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal have been ruling at over 31-32°C which is higher than threshold limit of 28°C just before formation of cyclones
Delhi receives highest rainfall for May in as many as 13 years: IMD
The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, had recorded 21.1 mm rainfall last year, 26.9 mm in 2019 and 24.2 mm in 2018
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