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Monsoon 2023 ends with 'below-normal' rains with 6% shortfall, says IMD

Oct-Dec winter rains to be normal, according to IMD

Monsoon ends 'normally' as positive factors countered El Nino: IMD

The four-month monsoon season has ended with India receiving "normal" rainfall -- 820 mm against a long-period average of 868.6 mm -- with positive factors countering the effect of El Nino conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Rainfall between 94 per cent and 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) is considered normal. However, normal cumulative rainfall over the country during the monsoon season doesn't mean even spatial and temporal spread of precipitation. The Indian monsoon refers to inherent fluctuations and changes that occur over time due to various natural factors. This is called natural variability. Research, however, shows climate change is making the monsoon more variable. Increased variability means more extreme weather and dry spells. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said with positive factors countering the effect of El Nino, the 2023 monsoon ended with 94.4 per cent cumulative rainfall, which is considered "normal".

Delhi wakes up to a rainy Friday, IMD says more showers expected today

According to the India Meteorological Department, spells of light rain accompanied by gusty winds will gradually decrease after 9.30 am on Friday

Rain lowers temperature, Delhi records first 'good' air quality of the year

The weather forecast predicts generally cloudy skies with the possibility of light rain or drizzle in a few places on Monday, with temperatures ranging from 32°C to 24°C

G20 Summit New Delhi: Parts of Bharat Mandapam see some flooding in morning

There was 'ankle-deep' water on one side of the venue in the morning. It has been cleared now

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 ...