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Excess irrigation affects Indian monsoon, fuels extreme weather: Study
Excess irrigation over north India shifts the September monsoon rainfall towards the northwestern part of the subcontinent and increases widespread weather extremes across central India
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Monsoon likely to reach Delhi around July 10; most delayed in 15 yrs: IMD
The Southwest Monsoon will reach Delhi around July 10 this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, adding it will be the most-delayed monsoon in the capital in the last 15 years.
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Temp drop in north India likely as heat wave abates; rainfall in Delhi: IMD
Rains accompanied by gusty winds brought some respite to the national capital on Saturday
July rain likely to be normal across the country, forecasts IMD
July and August are the two most crucial months of the four-month southwest monsoon season
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Top headlines: Banks' asset quality stable; normal monsoon forecast in July
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
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IMD forecasts normal monsoon rainfall 'over the country as a whole' in July
However, prevailing conditions suggest no favourable conditions may develop for further advance of southwest monsoon in Rajasthan, west UP, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and Punjab, says IMD
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Central Delhi second-most rain-deficient district in India, says IMD
Central Delhi has recorded just 8.5 mm rainfall this monsoon season so far and is the second-most rain-deficient district in the country, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
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Telangana Cabinet to meet today, to take call on Covid-19 lockdown
The Telangana Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Saturday to discuss key issues, including the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, and the effect of monsoon on agriculture
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Monsoon covers two-third of India earlier, to accelerate crop sowing
The early arrival of monsoon rains in central and northern India will help farmers accelerate sowing of summer-sown crops such as paddy rice, cotton, soybean and pulses, and may boost crop yields too
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How a tweak in IMD's forecasts will help India prepare better for monsoon
IMD's month-wise LRF is particularly useful given the increasing unpredictability of rainfall due to climate change or even usual changes in weather patterns
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May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, says IMD
May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, the IMD said in its monthly report Thursday, attributing two back-to-back cyclones and western disturbances for the record precipitation
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Southwest monsoon arrives in Karnataka, parts of state receives showers
Dakshina Kannada district received light showers on Saturday morning marking the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Karnataka
Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala today, conditions perfect, says MeT dept
The Southwest monsoon will hit Kerala on Thurday later, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said considering the favourable conditions for its onset that has already been delayed by a few days.
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Rising sea surface temperature intensifying cyclones, says IMD chief
In a Q&A, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra dwells on the onset of monsoon, rainfall distribution, increasing trend of tropical cyclones over the Arabian Sea, and the reason behind the rising sea level
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Conditions ripe for onset of monsoon over Kerela on June 3, says IMD
Conditions are ripe for the southwest monsoon to make an onset over Kerala on June 3 after missing its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday
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Dearth of monsoon trough causes deficit in pre-monsoon rains in Northeast
Except Sikkim and Meghalaya, the six remaining northeastern states experienced deficit pre-monsoon rains due to lack of rain bearing clouds, water vapour and monsoon trough from the Bay of Bengal
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Late arrival of southwest monsoon rains in India may delay sowing of crops
Timely arrival of the monsoon is critical for India's crop output and economic growth.
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Monsoon likely to be delayed by 2 days, may hit Kerala by June 3: IMD
Skymet disagrees, says monsoon already arrived today
Monsoon onset over Kerala to be delayed; likely to hit state by June 3: IMD
The arrival of monsoon over Kerala is likely to delayed by two days and it is now expected to make an onset over the state by June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday
Monsoon likely to hit Indian coast around Monday, says Weather office
Monsoon rains are likely to hit India's southern coast around May 31, in line with typical patterns, the state-run India Meteorological Department said in its latest forecast on Sunday.