Page 31 - Indian Monsoon

Delhi sky witness cloudy weather, IMD predicts rains in city from Saturday

Cloudy weather and strong surface winds are predicted in the city on Thursday while light to moderate rainfall is likely in the capital for a few days from Saturday, forecasting agencies have said

Godavari crosses first danger level in Andhra, flood to 5 districts

For the second month in a row, river Godavari is in spate again and crossed the first danger level at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowaleswaram near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh

Kerala: After Cheruthoni dam, more dams opened following red alerts

Even though rains have subsided in Kerala, various dams across the state continue to discharge excess water on Monday after red alerts have been issued as the water level has breached upper rule curve

Farmers in TN's Tiruchi stare at heavy losses as rains submerge crop

Farmers in Tiruchi district of Tamil Nadu are a distraught lot as incessant rains have submerged crops on 750 acres of land

Cloudy morning in Delhi NCR, light to moderate rain expected: IMD

Delhi woke up to cloudy skies on Friday with the minimum temperature settling at one notch above the normal at 26.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Partly cloudy morning in Delhi, moderate rain, thunderstorm likely

The national capital witnessed a partly cloudy morning Thursday with the minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season, the weather office said

Scanty monsoon rainfall shrinks Odisha's paddy cultivation by 20%

The plight of a large number of farmers in Odisha is miserable due to a delayed monsoon and poor rainfall in June and in July, which leads to a 20% decline in paddy cultivation across the state.

Kerala rains: State economy takes a beating amid change in weather pattern

Preliminary industry estimates suggest losses of Rs 200 cr at least over last 4 days; no respite for state as 10 districts put on red alert

Kerala rain: Death toll reaches 13, several districts under red alert

Heavy rain continued in Kerala on the fourth day also, though the intensity appeared to have lessened. The death toll has reached 13, and red alert has been sounded in 3 of 14 districts of the state

Another spell of heavy rains expected in Rajasthan from Wednesday

Tonk district in Rajasthan recorded the highest 9 cm rainfall in a 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday, officials said. Another spell of heavy rains is expected in the state from Wednesday, the weather department said. According to officials, Bharatpur's Bayana recorded 4 cm rainfall, while Malakheda (Alwar), Kaman (Bharatpur), Lalsot (Dausa), Dantaramgarh (Sikar), Nainwan (Bundi) and Churu recorded 3 cm of rains each, according to MeT department. Several other places also recorded rainfall below 3 cm, they added.

Normal monsoon in Aug-Sep, but Bihar, northeast to see deficit: IMD

Rainfall in the east and northeastern regions, the rice bowl of the country, has been 45% lesser than normal in July, but the forecast for next two months has raised hopes for better showers, says IMD

India's July fuel demand falls by 16% as monsoon rains restrict mobility

Gasoline and gasoil sales by Indian state refiners in July fell from a month earlier as monsoon rains restricted mobility and construction work while high inflation curtailed overall demand for goods

Heavy rain claims life of five people in Kerala; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

Following the IMD alert,the district authorities have been given the responsibility to declare holidays for educational institutions in vulnerable areas

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic due to landslides, bad weather

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to landslides and shooting stones at Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, Police said on Wednesday

Heavy rainfall likely to batter Gujarat, Rajasthan, during next 2 days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecasted intense rainfall to continue over Gujarat, Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh during the next 2 days

Generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir

Weather remained inclement in Jammu and Kashmir during the previous 24 hours as Met Department forecast on Sunday that generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain at scattered places is likely

Rain check: How to stay healthy and safe in monsoon season

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Deficient rainfall worrying, farmers unable to sow seeds: Jharkhand CM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed concern over the continuing dry spell in the state, which is "taking a toll" on its farming practices

Rain, highway blockage halt pilgrim movement towards Amarnath for the day

The authorities on Friday stopped a batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Jammu due to blockade of Jammu-Srinagar highway

Mercury level drops in Delhi after rain spell, moderate showers predicted

Parts of Delhi witnessed rain bringing down the mercury level on Thursday morning even as the weather office predicted moderate rains during the day