Page 11 - Monsoon Rainfall

Southwest monsoon may see a brief lull in already-deficient states

So far, the main deficit states are Uttar Pradesh (-42 per cent), Bihar (-36 per cent), Jharkhand (-48 per cent), and West Bengal (-24 per cent)

Rains key to consumer sentiments now

The recovery of consumer sentiments in rur­al India in July is likely a reflection of the improved economic prospects of the agricultural sector

Vegetable prices spike as heavy monsoon rains hamper supplies

Monsoon rains, which were around 8 per cent deficient in June, came roaring back in July to record almost 17 per cent in excess

Partly cloudy morning in Delhi, moderate rain, thunderstorm likely

The national capital witnessed a partly cloudy morning Thursday with the minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season, the weather office said

Deficient distribution

Lower rainfall in some regions will affect rice output

Cereal prices rise due to low stocks, high demand amid patchy rains

In case of paddy, patchy monsoon since the start of June over the main paddy growing regions of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha has pulled down acreage

Generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir

Weather remained inclement in Jammu and Kashmir during the previous 24 hours as Met Department forecast on Sunday that generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain at scattered places is likely

Central team to assess rain damage meets Telangana Chief secretary

An official release issued on Saturday said the team which returned to the state capital last night was briefed by Kumar about the damage caused due to heavy rains in the state

Mercury level drops in Delhi after rain spell, moderate showers predicted

Parts of Delhi witnessed rain bringing down the mercury level on Thursday morning even as the weather office predicted moderate rains during the day

That sinking feeling: Why urban India gets flooded every monsoon

As the monsoon is in full swing, every spell of rain is bringing Indian metros to a standstill. But, why does a good spell of rain bring misery to urban areas rather than joy? Let us find out

Traffic snarls, waterlogging mar Wednesday rain fun for Delhi residents

A good pour on Wednesday brought respite to the residents in Delhi from a long spell of humid heat, but became a bane for the commuters, who across the city were forced to negotiate snarls.

IMD forecasts moderate rain, thundershower in Delhi; issues 'yellow alert'

Generally cloudy sky, moderate rain or thundershowers are predicted in the city over the next three days

Explained: Why early warning systems for floods and cyclones fall short

Lack of scientific data on the effectiveness of warning systems and lack of localised action plans to follow warnings, are some issues that plague India's Early Warning Systems

Karnataka floods: CM Bommai to seek central aid after assessing damage

In view of heavy rains and floods, the state will seek financial assistance from the Union government after getting detailed reports on the damages: Bommai

Delhi: Rain brings respite from heat, likely to continue for next 3 days

IMD predicted that rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning are very likely to occur over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh-Delhi and Uttar Pradesh during the next three days

Godavari flood swells in Andhra Pradesh, nearly 300 villages affected

Close to 300 villages under 42 mandals in six districts along the Godavari course are reeling under the flood impact while another 177 villages lay marooned, according to the State Disaster Management

Delhi: Minimum temp settles a notch above normal; light rains predicted

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 28.3 degrees Celsius, one notch above the normal, an Indian Meteorological Department bulletin said

Water from swelling Godavari inundates villages in Odisha's districts

Parts of Malkangiri district in Odisha are reeling under floods as backwaters from river Godavari in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh inundated villages and fields

'Large deficient' rainfall for UP, IMD warns extreme rains from Jul 19

Uttar Pradesh has registered a "large deficient" rainfall as of Friday but the IMD has warned that it is likely to receive extreme rainfall from July 19.

Godavari flood water swells over 1.9 million cusecs in Andhra Pradesh

The flood crossed the third danger signal at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowaleswaram near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh