Page 39 - Indian Monsoon

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

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

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.

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.

The pluses and the potential pain points for farmers in the upcoming season

While the govt has moved fast on cash support and hike in fertiliser subsidy, the spike in rural Covid cases and tapering yields could hurt

Statsguru: Six charts explain why monsoon is so important for economy

An even more virulent second wave means that economic growth, income and employment will again depend on agriculture to a large extent

Southwest Monsoon arrives over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, says IMD

The Southwest Monsoon has arrived over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday, an indication that it will soon reach the mainland.

Monsoon likely to arrive over Kerala on June 1, says Earth Sciences Secy

IMD announcement on May 15; timely onset augurs well for its subsequent progress and movement over mainland, which should aid in timely plantation of kharif crops

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: Ministry of Earth Sciences

Extended forecast suggests that monsoon will arrive in Kerala around June 1, its normal onset date, said M Rajeevan, the secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences

Normal monsoon should help contain food price pressures: RBI Governor

Despite admitting to price pressures both from food items and input prices, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hoped that a normal Southwest monsoon will have a "soothing impact" on inflation pressures

Normal monsoon to boost stocks of agri-related companies, cool inflation

Agriculture activity, according to recent channel checks by Prabhudas Lilladher, is expected to continue at a strong pace in FY22

All-round show fueling rally in BASF India, stock up 40% so far in CY2021

Healthy demand, focus on cost optimisation and expansion plans drive optimism

Southwest monsoon in 2021 likely to be normal, says Skymet Weather

After two years, the southwest monsoon in 2021 is likely to be normal, private weather forecaster Skymet Weather has said on initial outlook for the rainfall season.

Monsoon season likely to be 'normal' this year, says Skymet report

The monsoon season is considered normal when total rains are recorded between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the national average of just over 88 centimeters (45 inches)

NE monsoon rains filled up major tanks in Puducherry, says LG Kiran Bedi

Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi on Saturday said the North-East monsoon has brought copious rains and all major tanks in the Union Territory are full.

In last 45 years, monsoon withdrew late 28 times, shows IMD data

Monsoon has retreated late from the country 28 times in the last 45 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data suggests, pointing to a shifting weather pattern.

Low pressure in Bay of Bengal to bring rains in AP, Odisha, Bengal: IMD

The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon has been delayed this year

Thundershowers, heavy rains likely in Andhra over next 4 days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has forecast thundershowers with lightning at isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Yanam over the next four days