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Monsoon on track, says IMD; warns of heavy rainfall in northeast states

The scientist said conditions are favourable for the further advance of monsoon over Goa and some more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in the next two days.

Monsoon progressing normally, to likely reach Maharashtra in 2 days: IMD

Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said the monsoon covered south and central Arabian Sea, entire Kerala, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu between May 31 and June 7

Heatwave to persist in Delhi; minimum temp recorded at 28 degrees

Delhi witnessed a warm Thursday morning with the minimum temperature being recorded at 28 degrees Celsius even as the weather office predicted that heatwave conditons will persist during the day

Crop-nourishing monsoon rains likely to pick up steam by mid-June: IMD

"As per our extended range forecast, rainfall activity is likely to increase by June 15," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the IMD, told Reuters in an interview

FY22 agri inflation at six-year high, but did farmers reap full benefit?

Though Indian farmers may have gained from higher than usual inflation in crop prices, they have also had to pay more for their inputs and other items of consumption and service

Heatwave continues in northwest, central India; monsoon inches forward

Monsoon is expected to be in the weak phase for at least another week and is likely to bring good showers once it picks up pace by June 15.

Heatwave sears Delhi, yellow alert issued; relief likely on weekend

At the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, the maximum temperature settled at 43.5 degrees Celsius, three notches more than normal.

Hot weather persists in Haryana, Punjab; Chandigarh sizzles at 43.9 deg C

In Haryana, Hisar saw a high of 45 degrees Celsius, while Sirsa's maximum temperature settled at 45 degrees Celsius

Delhi, nearby areas to witness severe heatwave, IMD issues 'orange alert'

An 'orange alert' has been issued in Delhi and other nearby areas concerning a severe heatwave with the temperature varying between 44 to 47 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department on Monday.The heatwave would be prevalent in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan."Orange alert in Delhi. Severe heatwave from June 4 in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, UP and parts of MP, Rajasthan. Temp varying b/w 44°-47°. Shall continue for four more days. We advise people to venture out carefully as heat spells are very severe," said RK Jenamani, senior scientist at IMD.With the anticipation of monsoon entering Delhi to give a shy of relief from the scorching heat, the people are left disappointed as according to the IMD, monsoon is yet to set in the North."In North-eastern parts, heavy rainfall is expected. Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh have been issued warnings. Meanwhile, the monsoon has not really begun anywhere in the North.

Heatwave to persist in Delhi, max temperature to settle at 44 Degrees: IMD

The Met office has issued a yellow alert, warning of heatwave conditions in some pockets of the city.

No uptick in monsoon over South India, to enter weak phase: Skymet

The IMD said that intense rainfall spells will continue over North-East India, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next five days

Heatwave broils parts of Delhi with no immediate relief in sight

The maximum temperature jumped to 47.1 degrees at Mungeshpur, making it the hottest place in the city.

Heatwave in northwestern and central India after brief respite: IMD

"Strong surface winds with speed of 30-40 kmph were very likely over Rajasthan and northwest Madhya Pradesh on June 4-5," the India Meteorological Department said.

Delhi records min temp at 28.7 deg C, heatwave likely at few places

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday settled at 28.7 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, IMD said

IMD predicts heavy rain in North Bengal, Northeast over next 4 days

IMD predicted heavy rain in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and the northeastern states over the next four days owing to a cyclonic circulation over southern Bangladesh and adjoining northern Bay of Bengal

Delhi may see thundery development, max temp predicted at 40 deg C

Delhi may witness a thundery development and winds gusting upto 30 kmph on Wednesday and the maximum temperature is predicted to settle around 40 degrees Celsius, IMD said

Improved prospects

Monsoon may still become erratic in second half

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First severe thunderstorm in 4 years throws Delhi into utter chaos

The intense storm damaged old, vulnerable structures and under-construction buildings. The Jama Masjid in the walled city area lost the finial of its main dome as it withered the fury of the storm

Skymet says IMD declared Southwest monsoon onset in a hurry; Met denies

The private weather office says IMD overlooked its own parameters to meet forecasts; Met says it will never compromise on standards. Skymet says rains haven't come yet