Page 9 - Indian Monsoon

Best of BS Opinion: India has a long way to go in catching up to China

Our editorials and columns today look at both India's internal situation in light of global uncertainties, as well as its potential in replacing China in manufacturing

Favourable outlook: A good monsoon may lead to growth-enhancing steps

Despite improvements in irrigation coverage, precipitation during the southwest monsoon remains crucial for agricultural production

Eicher Motors hits new high on healthy outlook; stock surges 11% in 5 days

The company's flagship brand - Royal Enfield volumes increased by 24 per cent on a YoY basis in Q4FY25 led by strong demand trends in domestic and export markets.

Smallcap fertiliser stock zooms 53% in 4 weeks on hopes of normal monsoon

In the past two days, the stock price of Paradeep Phosphates soared 16% after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted an "above normal" monsoon in 2025.

Chambal Fertilisers hits new high; up 33% so far in CY25 on healthy outlook

Fertilizer companies should continue to outperform their agrochemical counterparts in Q4FY25, driven by healthy volume growth and better profitability.

RBI's growth outlook is optimistic amid global concerns; see 50bps more cut

We expect the GDP growth to print at 6.2 per cent in FY26, marginally below the 6.3 per cent projected by us for FY25, said Aditi Nayar of Icra

Monsoon 2025: Skymet expects 'normal' seasonal rainfall at 103% of LPA

The LPA for the June to September monsoon months is 868.6 millimetres, according to Skymet, and rainfall between 96-104 per cent of the LPA is considered 'normal'

NOAA layoffs could impact forecasts, cyclone tracking in India: Scientists

Scientists and policymakers have voiced concern over the layoffs at the US climate agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), saying any reduction in observation data could affect monsoon forecasts and cyclone tracking in India. Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal NOAA employees on probationary status were fired last week. These included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in the national weather service offices. "We are worried. If NOAA reduces observations, there will be implications on weather forecasts. When ocean observations reduce, there is less data to assimilate. Hence predictability will reduce," M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, told PTI. Climate scientist at the Indian Institute for Tropical Meteorology Roxy Mathew Koll termed the NOAA layoffs as a global crisis that could impact climate science. NOAA provides data and models that support weather-climate monitoring, forecasting and disaster preparedness .

Respiratory drug sales surge as pollution, monsoon drive higher demand

Sales in the respiratory market reached Rs 1,638 crore in November 2024, up from Rs 1,522 crore recorded in October 2024, amid a surge in pollution-related illnesses last month

Weather update: IMD predicts mild winter, below-normal cold wave days ahead

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated on Monday that after record high temperatures in the autumn months of October and November, winter is expected to be mild with fewer cold wave days

Karnataka's 'green cess' on water: Dy CM, minister contradict each other

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said that he has proposed a Rs 3 cess on the water bills to save the ghats by building a corpus fund meant for the conservation of the ecosystem

Good monsoon raises hopes, but crop prices key to rural India turnaround

The good rains have also meant that residual moisture in the soil is better than in previous years which is likely to significantly aid in the planting and growth of the next rabi crop

RBI policy: Prelude to future rate cuts? Inflation numbers hold the key

The policy remains open-ended on the future possibility of rate cut, which sounds reasonable given that the future course of inflation is hard to gauge

Brace for a bitter chill: IMD warns harsh winter for north Indian states

IMD has predicted a severe cold wave for northern states of India as La Nina conditions develop, anticipating colder-than-normal temperatures in the coming months

1,492 people died in extreme weather events in 2024 monsoon season

A total of 1,492 people died in India during extreme weather events in the 2024 monsoon season, according to data compiled by the India Meteorological Department. The data revealed that 895 people lost their lives due to floods and rain-related incidents, while 597 fatalities were caused by thunderstorms and lightning strikes during the monsoon season. The IMD reported that the country experienced 525 heavy rainfall events (precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.5 mm) -- the highest in the last five years -- and 96 extremely heavy rainfall events (above 204.5 mm) during the 2024 monsoon. According to the data, 17 people died from heatwaves -- 13 in Jharkhand and four in Rajasthan -- during the early part of the season. Kerala, which witnessed devastating landslides in the ecologically fragile Wayanad district on July 30, recorded 397 deaths due to floods and heavy rains. Assam and Madhya Pradesh recorded 102 and 100 deaths, respectively, due to floods and heavy rains. In the nati

India likely to receive above-average rains, rising temp in October

October's rainfall is projected at more than 115 per cent of the 50-year average, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Best of BS Opinion: The monsoon message, a war without end and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Monsoon season ends with 8% surplus rain; best performance since 2020

The monsoon was the deficit in the North and North-Eastern parts of the countries with a 14 percent shortfall

Monsoon starts withdrawal; five subdivisions receive deficient rains

After bringing bountiful showers across large parts of India, the south-west monsoon has embarked on its return journey, beginning from western Rajasthan and Kutch. The process of withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, which has brought five per cent excess rains across the country, started on Monday, but the weather office has forecast widespread rains in several regions over the coming week. "Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from some parts of West Rajasthan and Kachchh on September 23, 2024 against the normal date of September 17. Conditions are favourable for further withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some more parts of West Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat during next 24 hours," the India Meteorological Department said. While most of the country received normal to excess showers, five of the 36 meteorological subdivisions experienced deficient rainfall -- Jammu and Kashmir (-26 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (-20), Arunachal Pradesh (-30 per cent), Bihar

India's monsoon begins to retreat after delivering surplus rains: IMD

Country sees rainfall surplus of 5% but there's 13% deficit in east and northeast