Page 5 - Indian Monsoon

IMD says monsoon likely in 5-6 days as Delhi, UP battle extreme heat

Conditions are favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into several northern states over the next five to six days, the IMD said on Sunday, even as the national capital recorded its warmest morning in two years amid the delayed seasonal rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a release that conditions are favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into some more parts of the North Arabian Sea and some areas of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, among other states, during the next two to three days. It is likely to continue its movement over some more parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, some areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and southeast Rajasthan during the subsequent two to three days. However, it also warned of heatwave conditions -- possibly severe -- in Uttar Pradesh on July 28 and 29. According to weather forecasting agency Skymet, Delhi is likely to see the arrival of monsoon on July 4 if conditions remain ...

Delhi sizzles as feels-like temperature nears 50°C, monsoon advances north

Heatwave conditions are likely in some areas of Delhi, while several states are expected to receive heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today as the monsoon continues to advance

Weak monsoon emerges as India's next economic problem after crude oil

The monsoon, which accounts for about 70% of India's annual rainfall, is vital for the $300 billion farm economy and has an outsized influence on food prices, rural demand and broader economic output

Reservoir levels continue to dip as monsoon progress remains sluggish

During the week ending June 25, water levels in the 166 reservoirs dropped to 48.405 BCM (billion cubic metres) from 50.457 BCM

Monsoon readiness: Focus must be on both immediate and long-term solutions

Reports of setbacks to the sowing of pulses such as tur, moong and urad in parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra underline the vulnerability of rainfed farming

Delhi likely to see more rain, thunderstorms today; monsoon advances north

Conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon, while heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of the country

El Niño set to further disrupt India's $300 bn agricultural supply chain

A prolonged delay in monsoon rainfall is disrupting kharif crop planting and raising concerns over agricultural output amid the emergence of El Niño conditions

Energy stress, weak monsoon to slow India's growth to 6.6% in FY27: S&P

The rating agency expects higher inflation, a possible RBI rate hike and slower economic growth amid energy market disruptions and below-normal monsoon conditions

India asks farmers in rain-fed areas to shift to less water-intensive crops

The push by the farm ministry is part of a broader effort to prepare for the 2026 monsoon planting season after rainfall since June 1 has run 42% below normal

Govt makes contingency plans for 315 districts vulnerable to weak monsoon

The monsoon has so far brought rains about 43% below average, and the weather office has forecast weak rains through the week ending July 2

A difficult year: El Niño concerns trigger earnings risk for India Inc

India's southwest monsoon from June 1 to June 23 has been almost 43% below normal, among its worst performances in the last several years

El Niño impact: Govt classifies 111 districts as 'most vulnerable'

A majority of the 111 'most vulnerable' districts are in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; the former accounts for 22 of them

Improve speed of doing business, says CII's president R Mukundan

CII has asked the govt to implement reform measures across sectors to boost "speed of doing business" as the industry is bothered about bottlenecks in multi-modal infra and high power costs, he said

Monsoon arrives in Mumbai after two-week delay: How IMD declares onset

Mumbai witnessed widespread rainfall and an orange alert before IMD declared monsoon onset. Here's how the weather department determines whether the southwest monsoon has officially arrived

Weak monsoon may cloud growth-inflation dynamics: RBI's June Bulletin

Recent policy measures likely to push up sovereign debt demand

Delhi to see light rain, thunderstorms; heavy rain alert in northeast India

IMD forecasts light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi for today, while a red alert for heavy rainfall remains in place for several states, including Assam and Meghalaya

Stephen Alter's book captures the monsoon in all its infinite variety

Stephen Alter's The Fragrance of Rain blends nature writing, ecology and culture to capture the beauty, history and complexity of India's monsoon

Why El Nino could become India's next growth and inflation challenge

With rainfall turning weaker and El Nino risks rising, India could face pressure on farm output, food inflation, rural demand and overall economic growth in FY27

Delhi under yellow alert; heavy rain in most states as monsoon advances

Delhi may witness light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of northeast, east and southern India

Why has monsoon progress stalled across parts of India despite early onset?

After a swift onset over Kerala and rapid early advances, the southwest monsoon has lost momentum across India, leaving many states facing rainfall deficits and water concerns