Page 4 - Southwest Monsoon
Monsoon covers two-third of India earlier, to accelerate crop sowing
The early arrival of monsoon rains in central and northern India will help farmers accelerate sowing of summer-sown crops such as paddy rice, cotton, soybean and pulses, and may boost crop yields too
 "Monsoon covers two-third of India earlier, to accelerate crop sowing")
How a tweak in IMD's forecasts will help India prepare better for monsoon
IMD's month-wise LRF is particularly useful given the increasing unpredictability of rainfall due to climate change or even usual changes in weather patterns
 "How a tweak in IMD's forecasts will help India prepare better for monsoon")
Heavy rains lash Mumbai; authorities gear up in view of IMD's alert
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in 24 hours till Saturday morning, no major water logging was reported and local trains as well as city buses largely ran as per their normal schedule, officials said
 "Heavy rains lash Mumbai; authorities gear up in view of IMD's alert")
Andheri subway flooded as Mumbai continues to witness heavy downpour
Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rainfall for past few days now as the southwest monsoon hit the financial capital of India on June 9
 "Andheri subway flooded as Mumbai continues to witness heavy downpour")
Southwest monsoon arrives in Karnataka, parts of state receives showers
Dakshina Kannada district received light showers on Saturday morning marking the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Karnataka
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")
Rising sea surface temperature intensifying cyclones, says IMD chief
In a Q&A, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra dwells on the onset of monsoon, rainfall distribution, increasing trend of tropical cyclones over the Arabian Sea, and the reason behind the rising sea level
 "Rising sea surface temperature intensifying cyclones, says IMD chief")
Most parts of India likely to get normal rainfall as IMD ups 2021 forecast
Prediction updated to factor in two weather systems that have a direct bearing on the performance of southwest monsoon.
 "Most parts of India likely to get normal rainfall as IMD ups 2021 forecast")
Southwest Monsoon likely to reach Goa by June 5, says IMD
The onset of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala is likely around May 31 and it may reach Goa on June 5, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here on Saturday.
 "Southwest Monsoon likely to reach Goa by June 5, says IMD")
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
 "Southwest monsoon advances further, likely to hit Kerala by May 31")
Monsoon likely to arrive over Kerala on June 1, says Earth Sciences Secy
IMD announcement on May 15; timely onset augurs well for its subsequent progress and movement over mainland, which should aid in timely plantation of kharif crops
 "Monsoon likely to arrive over Kerala on June 1, says Earth Sciences Secy")
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Extended forecast suggests that monsoon will arrive in Kerala around June 1, its normal onset date, said M Rajeevan, the secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences
 "Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: Ministry of Earth Sciences")
Normal monsoon should help contain food price pressures: RBI Governor
Despite admitting to price pressures both from food items and input prices, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hoped that a normal Southwest monsoon will have a "soothing impact" on inflation pressures
 "Normal monsoon should help contain food price pressures: RBI Governor")
Southwest monsoon in 2021 likely to be normal, says Skymet Weather
After two years, the southwest monsoon in 2021 is likely to be normal, private weather forecaster Skymet Weather has said on initial outlook for the rainfall season.
 "Southwest monsoon in 2021 likely to be normal, says Skymet Weather")
First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row
North-West India remains the most parched part with 16% below normal rains
 "First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row")
Southwest monsoon to retreat from parts of north India in two days: IMD
The southwest monsoon is set to retreat from parts of north India in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
 "Southwest monsoon to retreat from parts of north India in two days: IMD")
Why the temporal distribution of 2020 monsoon season is highly skewed
The phenomenon has caused a lot of problems, such as the spurt in food prices and disruption in supplies due to breakdown in the already Covid-19-battered transport in the hinterland
After dry July, monsoon surges in August, helping North and Central India
Stem fly hits MP soy crop in some parts; reports of crop submergence in Telangana, Karnataka
 "After dry July, monsoon surges in August, helping North and Central India")
Monsoon enters Karnataka with widespread rain in coastal, central regions
The southwest monsoon entered the state on Thursday as predicted from Kerala and the Arabian Sea, says Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre Director Srinivas Reddy
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Skymet announces arrival of monsoon over Kerala, but IMD differs
Skymet announces arrival of monsoon over Kerala, but IMD differs
