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India saw driest Aug since 1901, rainfall likely to revive in Sept: IMD

IMD DG Mohapatra said even if the rainfall in September was to remain on the higher side, the June-September seasonal rainfall average is expected to be below normal for the season

Rains return to Kerala after more than a month, rain deficit at 48%

After a long dry spell, rains have arrived back in Kerala again with the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicting moderate to light rainfall in one or two places in various districts of the state. The Met department said moderate rainfall was likely to occur at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts of the state. Besides that, light rainfall was likely to occur at some places in the Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Thrissur districts of Kerala, it said. Rains have come back after more than a month-long gap to the state which this year has seen a shortfall in monsoon rainfall. According to the Met department, the deficiency in seasonal rainfall this year from June 1 to August 29 was 48 per cent. The deficient rainfall has affected the agricultural sector and also resulted in reduction in power generation as many hydro-electric dams were forced to conserve water in their reservoirs. The low rainfall also resulted in sho

Cloudy day predicted in Delhi, minimum temperature 26.3 degree celsius

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 26.3 degree Celsius, normal for the season, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 36 degree Celsius. The humidity was recorded at 70 per cent at 8.30 am, it said. According to Central Pollution Control Board data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the 'moderate' category with a reading of 141 at 10 am. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh, buildings collapse in Kullu

IMD issues red alert, warning for heavy rainfall over the next two days in the state

Thunderstorms, moderate-intensity rainfall expected in Delhi-NCR: IMD

During the monsoon in July, Delhi shattered a 41-year record when the national capital received heavy two-days rain

Light rain expected in Delhi, max temperature likely to settle at 37 degree

Delhi may witness light rain on Monday though high humidity is expected to cause inconvenience to city residents. The Safdarjung Observatory, the capital's primary weather station, logged a minimum temperature of 28.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius. The city may record light rain over the next two days as well, but it won't have a significant impact on the temperatures, an official at the India Meteorological Department said. Delhi has recorded above normal rainfall in the last four months and the cumulative precipitation this year so far has already equalled the yearly quota of 774 mm. However, August has recorded a large deficit with the total rainfall this month being 85 per cent less than normal.

Himachal Pradesh: At least 60 killed amid rain fury; rescue ops underway

Both Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand, which too has witnessed dozens of deaths this monsoon season, are set to receive more rain, according to the weather forecast

Light rain predicted in Delhi for next 2 days, temp to be around 35 degrees

The weather department has predicted light rain over the next two days, but little respite on Wednesday, which may witness high humidity. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. A generally cloudy sky and light rain is predicted over the next two days. Delhi has already recorded 762 mm of rainfall this year so far, which is around 99 per cent of the average annual precipitation of 774 mm. Bountiful rains in July gave Delhi its best air quality for the month in five years, while the average maximum temperature also dropped to its lowest level since 2016, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city recorded 384.6 mm of rainfall in July, which is the second-highest in the month in the last 15 years, compared to the

IMD Weather Forecast Today (Aug 7): Rainfall, Thunderstorms in these states

According to IMD's weather forecasts, India might experience severe rainfall during the next five days and in different states till August 10

IMD Weather Forecast Today (Aug 2): When and where to expect heavy rainfall

As per the IMD forecast, heavy rainfall is likely to take place across multiple states from 1-4 August in places such as Uttarakhand, West UP, East MP, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sub Himalaya WB among others

India likely to experience normal rainfall in August and September: IMD

IMD predicts normal to above-normal rainfall in specific regions, while some areas may see below-normal precipitation

India likely to experience normal rainfall in August and September: IMD

IMD predicts normal to above-normal rainfall in specific regions, while some areas may see below-normal precipitation

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Skymet suggests delayed monsoon onset, all eyes on IMD forecast now

Explaining reasons for likely delay, Mahesh Palawat, vice president meteorology and climate change at Skymet said that there are broadly two reasons for the somewhat pessimistic forecast on onset

Heavy rains may lash Kolkata during Durga Puja, organisers on tenterhooks

Durga Puja in Kolkata and southern West Bengal districts is likely to be rain-drenched this year with the Met department on Tuesday saying that a cyclonic circulation may form over northwest Bay of Bengal on October 1. Regional Met director GK Das said that the system is likely to cause heavy rain in Kolkata and other southern districts on October 2 -- Mahasaptami, the first day of the four-day festival. "Rainfall is likely on all four days of the festival, with heavier precipitation on October 2 and light to moderate rain till October 5 thereafter," Das said. The cyclonic circulation may intensify after formation on October 1, he said. The community puja organisers said they are taking all precautions to save the pandals and artwork. Bikash Majumder, the secretary of College Square Puja committee, said "We don't have control over nature but I am hopeful Maa Durga will ensure that we can celebrate the puja in a grand manner as in pre-pandemic times and there is no ...

Parts of Delhi report light rainfall, more likely over next five days

Parts of Delhi received light to moderate rainfall on Saturday with the maximum temperature settling at 36.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department. The city is likely to receive light rainfall over the next five days, the IMD said. The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, it said. A brief spell of light to moderate rainfall was reported in several areas including Mukherjee Nagar, GTB Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Civil Lines, Dilshad Garden, Seemapuri and Kashmere Gate. The relative humidity at 5:30 pm was recorded at 64 per cent. Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was recorded in the 'moderate' (107) category around 6:30 pm, data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'seve

Worst not over for Bengaluru; IMD says heavy rain likely for next two days

While flood waters receded in some parts of Bengaluru on Wednesday, the worst is not over for IT capital yet, with the weather bureau predicting heavy rainfall over south interior Karnataka, including the city, for the next two days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted over a few places in coastal and south interior Karnataka on September 8-9 and interior Karnataka on September 9-10, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). "A cyclonic circulation lies over interior Karnataka and neighbourhood. A trough runs from cyclonic circulation over east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal to north Kerala across Rayalaseema and south interior Karnataka," it said. While experts have attributed the flooding in IT capital to encroachments on the stormwater drain and water bodies which impede the flow of rainwater, excess rain has also played its part. According to IMD data, the Bengaluru City observatory recorded 251.4 mm of rainfall in the last four days, includin

Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh weather update, Aug 22: Heavy rainfall alert

Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and several states of India might experience heavy rainfall for the next few days, reports the Indian Meteorological Department. Read this written piece to know everything

Mullaperiyar, Banasursagar dams still releasing water; rains predicted

Major dams like Mullaperiyar and Banasursagar are still open and discharging water downstream with the IMD predicting widespread and isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala during the day and on August 11

Monsoon arrives in Delhi; set to spur kharif planting, says IMD

According to the latest IMD data, after Thursday's rain, India has received 152.3 mm between June 1 and June 30