Southwest Monsoon

Delhi to see cooler day; heavy rain likely in Uttarakhand, southern states

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Kerala and Mahe, south interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today.

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 9:12 AM IST

Cloudy skies in Delhi today; rainfall to continue in parts of India

For the week through October 12, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with no rain expected

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Delhi to get light showers today; heavy rain likely in parts of South India

The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky becoming generally cloudy towards the afternoon or evening in Delhi, with a possibility of a spell of very light rain or drizzle

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

Clear skies continue in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely in Arunachal, Kerala

The IMD expects isolated to scattered rainfall over parts of northeast India, Odisha, West Bengal, central India, Maharashtra and the southern peninsula over the coming days.

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

2026 monsoon ends with nearly 13% rain deficit, worst since 2015: IMD

IMD forecast says October rainfall is also likely to stay below normal, while El Niño is set to peak in November

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Southern India leads with 27% monsoon deficit till September 7

With the IMD predicting more rain in the coming days, the deficit could drop further. The Met department has predicted 'below-normal' rain in September as well

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

IMD forecasts below-normal rain in August, second half of monsoon

The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall in August and September, raising concerns over crop prospects if rainfall remains uneven despite a positive IOD outlook

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Patchy rains, delayed sowing: How uneven rainfall is affecting farms

Despite recent heavy rainfall, cumulative monsoon deficits remain. Here's why the timing and distribution of rain matter as much as seasonal totals for agriculture

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Unemployment among rural women at one-year high in June: Experts

Weak monsoon and delayed kharif sowing may have pushed rural women's unemployment to a one-year high in June despite higher labour force participation

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

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Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

From crops to consumers: How a weak monsoon affects India's economy

A poor monsoon can trigger a chain reaction across the economy, from lower farm output and higher food prices to weaker demand and changes in RBI policy

Updated On: 10 Jul 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

Southwest monsoon covers India, 36 days after touching Kerala coast

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the usual date for the monsoon to cover the entire country is July 8 and, therefore, this year it has been delayed by a day

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Water levels improve in reservoirs as southwest monsoon picks up

Reservoir water levels across India rose sharply in the week to July 9 as strong monsoon rains boosted storage, with western India recording levels well above the 10-year average

Updated On: 09 Jul 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Active monsoon phase may narrow kharif sowing gap after weak June

An active southwest monsoon is expected to accelerate kharif sowing after a weak June, helping narrow the rainfall deficit and support crop prospects

Updated On: 05 Jul 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

India likely to receive below-normal rainfall in July 2026, says IMD

The weather office forecasts July rainfall at less than 94 per cent of the long period average and advises farmers to adopt water conservation measures amid a weak monsoon

Updated On: 30 Jun 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

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Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Why El Nino could become India's next growth and inflation challenge

With rainfall turning weaker and El Nino risks rising, India could face pressure on farm output, food inflation, rural demand and overall economic growth in FY27

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

India facing 41% rainfall deficit as monsoon stalls over Maharashtra

India's rainfall remains 41% below normal as the southwest monsoon loses momentum, raising fresh concerns for agriculture and water availability

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: RBI faces twin inflation risks as uncertainty swirls

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Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Monsoon set to arrive in Kerala within the next 2-3 days, says IMD

Centre forms crop weather watch and crisis management groups, circulates contingency plan to states as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon and rainfall risks

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 12:27 AM IST