Page 13 - Monsoon Rainfall
Rains continue to lash Mumbai; citizens complain of flooded roads
Mumbai is likely to witness another wet day as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs
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Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal, rain likely in north India: IMD
Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Rajasthan during next 48 hours
Heavy rains inundate parts of Mumbai, rail and road traffic affected
Mumbai and its adjoining areas witnessed heavy showers on Tuesday, resulting in water-logging at a number of places including railway tracks, which slowed the movement of trains and vehicles on roads
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AQI in Delhi 'satisfactory', heavy rains likely on Wednesday: Reports
Even as Monday witnessed a sultry weather in the national capital, the rain from the previous day washed off much of the pollutants in the environment resulting in an overall 'satisfactory' quality.
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India during next 4 days: IMD
Here is a breakdown of what each state can expect on the weather front from July 4, 2022 onwards on the basis of IMD report
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Normal, above normal rainfall for north, central, south India in July: IMD
After a "normal" June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted "normal to above normal" rainfall over some parts of north and central India and most parts of south peninsula.
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India likely to receive 94% to 106% of expected monsoon rain in July
India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of a scanty monsoon in the central parts of the country
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Sisodia chairs meeting with officials on waterlogging situation in Delhi
As part of measures to prevent water logging in the national capital during the monsoon season, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today released the Flood Control Order 2022
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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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Despite regional disparities, June rainfall ends 'normal' for all India
Despite tremendous disparities in the rainfall received regionwise - excess in the northeast and dry in the northwest, India, as a whole registered 'normal' rainfall in the month of June.
June monsoon rains 8% below average, says weather department
India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of scanty rainfall in the central parts of the country, the state-run weather office said on Thursday.
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Traffic snarls, waterlogging in Delhi as city receives first monsoon rain
The Delhi Traffic Police, through a tweet, asked commuters to plan their journey accordingly
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IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India for 3 days
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, here is a breakdown of what each state can expect on the weather front today, June 30, 2022
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Inflation: Dal gets pricey, thanks to patchy monsoon in main growing states
Prices of tur and urad have risen in the last few days over fears that scanty rain could have an impact on the kharif harvest
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Nine states, one UT in red due to monsoon rainfall deficit, says IMD
Due to absence of supportive system, the monsoon progress has been slower than expected apart from sending several areas worrying about shortfall in rainfall
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Jharkhand records 44% monsoon rain deficit; 7 districts face 60% shortfall
The state has received 74.6 mm rainfall from June 1-24 against the normal rainfall of 132.2 mm during the period
Firm cotton prices to keep yarn-spinning stocks in check: Analysts
Analysts expect that the inflated cotton prices will continue to haunt small-sized yarn spinners during the first half of FY23 (H1-FY23). However, a good monsoon season can paint a different story
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Record for Cherrapunji: 972 mm rainfall in a day, 3rd highest in 122 years
Just two days after recording 811.6 mm of rainfall, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya received a bountiful 972 mm of precipitation in 24 hours, the highest in June and the third highest in 122 years, IMD said
Crop-nourishing monsoon rains likely to pick up steam by mid-June: IMD
"As per our extended range forecast, rainfall activity is likely to increase by June 15," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the IMD, told Reuters in an interview
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Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June, shows IMD data
Between June 1-7, India has received 14.5 mm of rain as against a normal of 23.1 mm; huge shortfall in Kerala, Puducherry; North-East gets adequate rainfall
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