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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 on track, says IMD; warns of heavy rainfall in northeast states")
No major relief from intense heat till June 15, says weather office
The maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR and other parts of northwest India will come down by a few notches over the weekend but no major relief is likely till June 15, the IMD said
 "No major relief from intense heat till June 15, says weather office")
Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June, shows IMD data
Between June 1-7, India has received 14.5 mm of rain as against a normal of 23.1 mm; huge shortfall in Kerala, Puducherry; North-East gets adequate rainfall
 "Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June, shows IMD data")
Heat wave conditions in several parts of India including Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, places in the Himalayan foothills - Dehradun, Pantnagar, Jolly Grant, and Khatima - registered maximum temperature more than 39 degrees Celsius
 "Heat wave conditions in several parts of India including Uttarakhand")
Mercury remains above 45 degrees Celsius in many parts of Delhi on Monday
The maximum temperature settled at 46.4 degrees, five notches above normal, at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital
 "Mercury remains above 45 degrees Celsius in many parts of Delhi on Monday")
Delhi logs minimum temperature of 27.4 deg C, heatwave conditions likely
The weatherman has forecast a partly cloudy sky with heat wave conditions at isolated places and strong surface winds with a speed of 20-30 kmph during the day
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.
Not possible to micro forecast thunderstorms in June, say experts
There is a greater chance of a sudden development of thunderstorms in May and June due to high temperatures and high humidity
 "Not possible to micro forecast thunderstorms in June, say experts")
Good monsoon outlook in India tempers fears of rice export curbs
Rice is the one staple grain helping to keep the world food crisis from getting worse
 "Good monsoon outlook in India tempers fears of rice export curbs")
IMD raises 2022 monsoon forecast to 103% of LPA on likely La Nina effect
Monsoon in core rain-fed areas that are home to bulk of Kharif pulses and oilseeds, is likely to be 106% of LPA
 "IMD raises 2022 monsoon forecast to 103% of LPA on likely La Nina effect")
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
South-west monsoon arrives in Kerala three days ahead of onset, says IMD
The south-west monsoon has set in over Kerala on Sunday, three days ahead of its normal onset date of June 1, the weather office said.
 "South-west monsoon arrives in Kerala three days ahead of onset, says IMD")
Conditions favour further advance of southwest monsoon in next 48 hrs: IMD
The IMD has a set criterion for declaring the onset of SW monsoon over Kerala that are dependent on factors such as rainfall, wind field and Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR)
Thunderstorm, heavy rains bring relief to scorched northwest India
An extra-tropical weather system approaching from north Pakistan led to formation of rain-bearing clouds that brought showers to parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand and HP early on Monday
 "Thunderstorm, heavy rains bring relief to scorched northwest India")
Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR regions, flight operations affected
The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information
 "Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR regions, flight operations affected")
Delhi records minimum temperature of 23.1 degrees Celsius; drizzle expected
According to the India Meteorological, the national capital may have a partly cloudy sky with very light rain or drizzle accompanied with gusty wind of 30-40 kmph towards afternoon and evening
IMD issues orange alert in 12 districts in Kerala as heavy rain continues
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority said cyclonic circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas would lead to isolated very heavy rainfall in several parts of the southern state
Mercury dips slightly in MP, respite from heatwave likely soon: IMD
On the slight change in weather, he said a north-south trough was running from west Uttar Pradesh to south-west Madhya Pradesh which is clouding some parts of the state
 "Mercury dips slightly in MP, respite from heatwave likely soon: IMD")
Severe heatwave likely in parts of Delhi; max temperature around 45 degrees
The weather office has forecast mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions at most places while severe heatwave conditions are predicted in isolated areas of the national capital
 "Severe heatwave likely in parts of Delhi; max temperature around 45 degrees")
IMD warns Kerala, Lakshadweep of heavy rainfall for next four days
Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on Sunday and Monday and Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on May 17 and 18