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Monsoon rains cover entire India but still 5% down on average so far
The progress of the monsoon, which delivers about 70% of the country's annual rainfall, is crucial for rice output and exports from India
 "Monsoon rains cover entire India but still 5% down on average so far")
Normal, above normal rainfall for north, central, south India in July: IMD
After a "normal" June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted "normal to above normal" rainfall over some parts of north and central India and most parts of south peninsula.
 "Normal, above normal rainfall for north, central, south India in July: IMD")
India likely to receive 94% to 106% of expected monsoon rain in July
India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of a scanty monsoon in the central parts of the country
 "India likely to receive 94% to 106% of expected monsoon rain in July")
Despite regional disparities, June rainfall ends 'normal' for all India
Despite tremendous disparities in the rainfall received regionwise - excess in the northeast and dry in the northwest, India, as a whole registered 'normal' rainfall in the month of June.
June monsoon rains 8% below average, says weather department
India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of scanty rainfall in the central parts of the country, the state-run weather office said on Thursday.
 "June monsoon rains 8% below average, says weather department")
IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India for 3 days
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, here is a breakdown of what each state can expect on the weather front today, June 30, 2022
 "IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India for 3 days")
Nine states, one UT in red due to monsoon rainfall deficit, says IMD
Due to absence of supportive system, the monsoon progress has been slower than expected apart from sending several areas worrying about shortfall in rainfall
 "Nine states, one UT in red due to monsoon rainfall deficit, says IMD")
Peak power demand in India drops 12.5% as monsoon picks up pace
Total rainfall deficit drops from over 40% on June 10 to just 2% on June 21
 "Peak power demand in India drops 12.5% as monsoon picks up pace")
IMD warns of high rainfall in coastal Maharashtra, Goa, issues Orange alert
The orange alert is applicable till June 25, the IMD said and added - as part of its impact-based warning - that people should be alert about localised landslides/ mudslides
 "IMD warns of high rainfall in coastal Maharashtra, Goa, issues Orange alert")
Pleasant weather in Delhi; monsoon likely to arrive around usual date: IMD
The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8 degrees Celsius, six notches below normal
 "Pleasant weather in Delhi; monsoon likely to arrive around usual date: IMD")
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai; predicts very heavy rains till June 21
The orange-colour coded warning for heavy rains on June 20-21 was issued for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, the IMD said.
 "IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai; predicts very heavy rains till June 21")
Poor monsoon could spell disaster for India's agri-based economy: Experts
Already reeling under the after-effects of tormenting heatwaves, India cannot afford to have a poor monsoon which could spell disaster for its agriculture-based economy, experts have said
 "Poor monsoon could spell disaster for India's agri-based economy: Experts")
Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.5 deg C after light rains
The minimum temperature in the national capital on Sunday settled at 24.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average, the IMD said
 "Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.5 deg C after light rains")
Mercury dips below 40 deg Celsius in Delhi after 13 days, relief ahead
The IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning of thundershowers or light rain over the next six days. The mercury is predicted to drop to 35 degrees Celsius by Sunday.
 "Mercury dips below 40 deg Celsius in Delhi after 13 days, relief ahead")
Heatwave persists in parts of Delhi, rainfall expected after two days
Pre-monsoon activity is expected to pick up by June 16 and the maximum temperatures are predicted to dip by seven to eight notches in the subsequent two-three days.
 "Heatwave persists in parts of Delhi, rainfall expected after two days")
Southwest monsoon advances; light to moderate rain likely in Mumbai: IMD
Currently, the northern limit or the advancement line of monsoon is at Nandurbar, Jalgaon, and Parbhani and it will further advance due to favourable weather conditions
Delhi-NCR, Northwestern plains to get rainfall on June 16-17: IMD
The IMD forecast said that a fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius is very likely over northwest India during next three days
 "Delhi-NCR, Northwestern plains to get rainfall on June 16-17: IMD")
South-West monsoon has arrived in Mumbai, most of Konkan region: IMD
The IMD said that the southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of the central Arabian Sea, most parts of Konkan (including Mumbai), some parts of Madhya Maharashtra today
 "South-West monsoon has arrived in Mumbai, most of Konkan region: IMD")
Delhi's minimum temp settles at 29.7 deg C, light thunderstorms likely
The minimum temperature in the national capital settled at 29.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal, even as IMD predicted partly skies with possibility of light thunderstorms during the day
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.