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India received 6% more rainfall than normal so far this monsoon, says IMD
The IMD has four meteorological divisions and rainfall has been more than normal in the south peninsula, central India, and east and northeast India divisions
 "India received 6% more rainfall than normal so far this monsoon, says IMD")
Bihar to get relief from monsoon havoc soon, says Meteorological Department
North-eastern provinces, including Bihar, which are reeling under heavy rains and floods, may soon get relief from the havoc of monsoon, while northern and central-India may witness increased rainfall
Thunderstorm, rain likely in parts of UP, Haryana today, says IMD
A thunderstorm with rain is likely to occur in parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the next two hours, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
In pictures: Rains end heat spell but bring floods and landslides too
The IMD has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for this weekend
 "In pictures: Rains end heat spell but bring floods and landslides too")
Heavy rains likely in Mumbai and Konkan today, IMD issues alert
The weather agency further said that interior Maharashtra has received fairly widespread rainfall with mostly moderate rainfall
 "Heavy rains likely in Mumbai and Konkan today, IMD issues alert")
Lightning kills 43 people in UP, Bihar; rains lash several parts of country
North India witnessed predominantly sultry weather, with Punjab and Haryana recording above-normal day temperatures.
 "Lightning kills 43 people in UP, Bihar; rains lash several parts of country")
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai, issues orange alert for next 2 days
An orange alert implies that authorities should be prepared to handle any situation arising out of severe weather condition.
 "IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai, issues orange alert for next 2 days")
IMD issues yellow and orange alerts for coastal districts of Karnataka
"North interior and south interior Karnataka are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall during the next five days," CS Patil, Director of IMD Bengaluru told ANI
June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMD
According to the IMD data, the overall rainfall in June was 118 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), which is considered excess rainfall.
 "June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMD")
Monsoon covers entire country much ahead of scheduled date, says IMD
The Southwest monsoon has covered the entire country, way ahead the scheduled date, India Meteorological Department said on Friday.
 "Monsoon covers entire country much ahead of scheduled date, says IMD")
IMD issues 'orange' alert for six northern states ahead of heavy monsoon
Parts of Delhi and places nearby witnessed rainfall on Wednesday morning.
 "IMD issues 'orange' alert for six northern states ahead of heavy monsoon")
Above normal temperatures in Delhi-NCR likely to dip after June 20: IMD
Weather uncomfortable due to humidity and heat in Delhi and places nearby.
 "Above normal temperatures in Delhi-NCR likely to dip after June 20: IMD")
Six Uttarakhand districts likely to receive heavy rain on June 18, 19: IMD
Rainfall likely to be accompanied by strong winds is expected in Nainital and Pithoragarh districts today and tomorrow
 "Six Uttarakhand districts likely to receive heavy rain on June 18, 19: IMD")
Monsoon rains spread over a third of India, says weather office
The rains are critical for farming, which makes up about 15% of Asia's third-biggest economy at a size of nearly $2 trillion, since about 55% of arable land in the south Asian nation is rain fed.
The future of weather forecasting
Apart from predicting weather,algorithms can be used to scan satellite images to automatically derive plant count and production estimates
How IMD's response to extreme weather events improved in last few years
India's observatory data collection has gone up several notches in the last few years, which helps in making accurate prediction, something that wasn't the case a few years ago
 "How IMD's response to extreme weather events improved in last few years")
Mumbai, adjoining areas get pre-monsoon showers; more rain possible: IMD
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Colaba weather station reported 18.6 mm rainfall in the 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday
In pics: Mumbai on high alert as Cyclone Nisarga makes a landfall
Cyclone Nisarga is likely to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' with heavy rainfall and wind speeds of 110 km per hour over the next 12 hour
 "In pics: Mumbai on high alert as Cyclone Nisarga makes a landfall")
Southwest Monsoon hits Kerala; Met dept's region-wise forecast today
The Met also says that there is 71 per cent probability of the rains being normal to excess while just 29 per cent probability of it being below normal to deficient
 "Southwest Monsoon hits Kerala; Met dept's region-wise forecast today")
IMD issues yellow alert; heavy rainfall expected in Kerala's 9 districts
A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, and Kannur districts on June 1
 "IMD issues yellow alert; heavy rainfall expected in Kerala's 9 districts")