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Beyond good rains: The making of a 'normal monsoon'
Their timeliness, distribution and spread are of vital importance for Indian agriculture
 "Beyond good rains: The making of a 'normal monsoon'")
Unseasonal rain in Mumbai; IMD says highest precipitation so far in April
Unseasonal rain coupled with lightning and thunderstorm lashed parts of Mumbai in the wee hours of Thursday, bringing some respite from the hot and humid weather in the city, civic officials said. In the last 24 hours, Mumbai recorded 14.8 mm rainfall, the highest precipitation so far in April, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The rainfall was a localised event and only western suburbs of the city received showers, IMD scientist Sushma Nair said. The Santacruz weather station received 14.8 mm of rainfall. This is the highest rainfall recorded in the city in April. Earlier, the all-time highest rainfall received by the city was 7.2 mm on April 22, 1974, Nair said. The Colaba weather station, which covers the island city, did not record any rainfall, she said. The city witnessed heavy showers with lightning and thunder between 1 am to 2 am, civic officials said. The Malwani fire station and Goregaon recorded 21 mm rainfall each, Borivali fire station 19 mm, HBT Traum
 "Unseasonal rain in Mumbai; IMD says highest precipitation so far in April")
Poor rain distribution: 5 Delhi districts report rainfall deficit
Five districts in Delhi have reported deficient rainfall this monsoon so far due to poor distribution of rains, according to India Meteorological Department data
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Cyclonic circulation over North Odisha; rain likely in North India: IMD
Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during next 5 days
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Monsoon arrives in Delhi; set to spur kharif planting, says IMD
According to the latest IMD data, after Thursday's rain, India has received 152.3 mm between June 1 and June 30
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IMD raises 2022 monsoon forecast to 103% of LPA on likely La Nina effect
Monsoon in core rain-fed areas that are home to bulk of Kharif pulses and oilseeds, is likely to be 106% of LPA
 "IMD raises 2022 monsoon forecast to 103% of LPA on likely La Nina effect")
Rainfall in August and September likely to normal, says IMD
Rainfall is likely to be normal to below normal over parts of north and central India.
Monsoon forecasting: Is it like predicting the unpredictable for IMD?
IMD, the agency mandated with the job of forecasting weather, seems to be going haywire with its predictions. Listen to the podcast to know about IMD's faulty forecast system
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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.
 "Late arrival of southwest monsoon rains in India may delay sowing of crops")
Monsoon likely to be delayed by 2 days, may hit Kerala by June 3: IMD
Skymet disagrees, says monsoon already arrived today
 "Monsoon likely to be delayed by 2 days, may hit Kerala by June 3: IMD")
Monsoon to make early arrival over Kerala, likely to be on May 31: IMD
The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala on May 31, a day earlier than its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
 "Monsoon to make early arrival over Kerala, likely to be on May 31: IMD")
Rain in pictures: Monsoon news and images from across the country
The monsoon arrived in Madhya Pradesh on June 14 and became active in the entire state in next 10 days, G D Mishra, senior meteorologist of India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Bhopal office said
 "Rain in pictures: Monsoon news and images from across the country")
Tractor makers buck the slowdown, expect volumes to increase 5-10%
Prospects of a normal monsoon and an expanded government food programme are helping in a modest recovery
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Top biz headlines: Exports fall at fastest pace, IMF concerns, and more
Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day
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Monsoon starts withdrawing, rainfall 9% below normal, show IMD data
IMD also issued the operational forecast for the 2018 northeast monsoon season, which causes 30% of the annual rainfall
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Situation not alarming, monsoon to improve: IMD director general
Interview with K J Ramesh
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After a brief lull, monsoon likely to pick up pace from June 23: IMD report
Monsoon likely to intensify its advancement in central and north India later this week
 "After a brief lull, monsoon likely to pick up pace from June 23: IMD report")
Revised IMD forecast sees better monsoon in India as El Nino weakens
IMD upgrades forecast from 96% of LPA; normal rains might ease food inflation
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