Monsoon In India

Pune region faces water crunch as reservoir storage plummets to 14%

The Pune region is staring at a possible water crisis as the 'live' storage in reservoirs stood at 14.30 per cent of total capacity on Thursday, significantly less than the 31.16 per cent recorded on the same date last year, according to official data. With the onset of the monsoon delayed, water availability is low compared to the last year in several parts of the state, the Maharashtra Water Resources Department's daily update on water availability showed. Across all 3,028 dams, weirs, and reservoirs in the state, the total 'live' or usable storage stood at 24.03 per cent on Thursday, compared to the 32.38 per cent recorded on June 18, 2025. Every dam has some water stock, considered as dead stock, which is generally not used for any purpose. The water accumulated above the dead stock is considered as live storage. A senior official of the Water Resources Department, however, said the storage figures could be slightly misleading as in 2025, the south-west monsoon had arrived in .

Monsoon reaches Kerala after three day delay, brings relief from heatwave

Last month, the India Meteorological ‌Department forecast an El Nino-weakened monsoon in 2026 that ‌will bring ​the lowest rainfall ​in 11 years

Monsoon 'likely' to reach Kerala today; Delhi under yellow alert for storms

IMD forecasts heavy rain along the west coast and in the Northeast, while Delhi may see thunderstorms, lightning, and winds gusting up to 60 kmph on June 4

Southwest monsoon advances over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, says IMD

The monsoon has missed its expected onset date of May 26 in Kerala but has further advanced into some more parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area and Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier estimated that the monsoon would arrive in Kerala on May 26 with a model error of 4 days. The monsoon usually sets over Kerala around June 1, marking the beginning of the monsoon season (June to September) in the country. Last year, the onset of monsoon happened on May 24, according to the department. In a statement, the IMD said, "Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area, southwest, eastcentral and westcentral Bay of Bengal, remaining parts of southeast Bay of Bengal and some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal during the next 2-3 days." India receives more than 70 pc of its annual rainfall during the .

Fuel price rise impact: Consumption stocks may bear the brunt, say analysts

While companies have started to pass input cost rise to consumers, inflation, according to G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics Research has not become a major issue yet.

Delhi sees cloudy skies, humidity as monsoon begins to retreat from India

The India Meteorological Department forecasts partly cloudy skies over Delhi this week with no rainfall, while heavy showers continue in several states and strong winds affect coastal regions

Delhi gets rain and relief from heat; Himachal reels under monsoon fury

While rain brought relief in Delhi, heavy monsoon downpours caused roadblocks, power outages, and water disruptions across Himachal; IMD warns of flooding risk ahead

Monsoon to cover entire India in next 3-4 days, earlier than expected

The monsoon, the lifeblood of India's nearly $4 trillion economy, delivers almost 70 per cent of the rainfall needed to water farms and replenish aquifers and reservoirs

Monsoon special 2025: 7 places to visit this rainy season in India

Monsoon is approaching. Here's a curated list of 7 best places to travel in India that are not just stunning but also relatively easy to travel between this June and September 2025

Monsoon to return from June 12 after 13-day lull, IMD warns of heavy rain

IMD says the southwest monsoon will progress northwards after a 13-day pause, with thunderstorms, gusty winds, and intense rain forecast across peninsular, northern, and northeastern India

RBI Policy: Full of surprises, dovish on growth, neutral on further cuts

With inflation expected to rise back to above 4 per cent by Q4-FY26, the Monetary Policy Committee has capitalised upon the available headroom to frontload rate action

5 lush escapes to explore in South India this monsoon and Bakrid weekend

Explore the scenic beauty of Southern India this monsoon, or on the long weekend due to Bakrid 2025, with these magnificent places that offer lush greenery and peace with friends, family or even solo

Clock ticking for MCD: 1.78 mn homes, 22 days left, zero declared dangerous

That means MCD will now need to inspect 81,000 houses every single day to meet its June 15 deadline to inspect the safety level of buildings during the upcoming monsoon season

Monsoon guide 2025: Must-follow precautions for a healthy rainy season

As the monsoon arrives, it's vital to ensure that everyone, especially kids, is well-prepared to stay safe but enjoy the rainy season. So, take note of many ways to ensure a joyful yet safe experience

Monsoon hits Mumbai with fury; city sees its earliest onset in 75 years

Southwest monsoon arrives in Mumbai 16 days early, marking the city's earliest onset in 75 years; heavy rains trigger flooding and disrupt flights, trains, and road traffic across the city

Monsoon arrives in Kerala, Indian mainland sees earliest onset since 2009

Southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala, marking the earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009; IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall and widespread showers ahead

Cyclone Shakti brewing in Bay of Bengal; monsoon advances over Andaman sea

IMD says monsoon has advanced over south Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea; Cyclone Shakti may form between May 23-28, with Odisha, Bengal, Bangladesh coasts likely at risk

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

Monsoon withdrawal soon, but heavy rains to continue across India: IMD

IMD monsoon update: The IMD predicts that widespread rainfall will continue over parts of Gujarat and western India throughout the week, which could delay the withdrawal in those areas