Page 15 - Monsoon Rainfall
Monsoon in north-central India can drop significantly: US scientific agency
The study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects a significant decrease in Monsoon Low-Pressure System (MLPS) occurrence over the south Asian monsoon region
 "Monsoon in north-central India can drop significantly: US scientific agency")
Delhi rains: DTC bus submerged under Minto Bridge; one person found dead
According to the Delhi fire department, a bus and two autorickshaws were stuck at the Minto Bridge underpass due to heavy waterlogging.
 "Delhi rains: DTC bus submerged under Minto Bridge; one person found dead")
Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, water-logging may hold up traffic: IMD
The rains brought the mercury down by several notches in the national capital and places nearby.
 "Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, water-logging may hold up traffic: IMD")
Scientists study why India faced 5-decade long rainfall decline till 2000
The variability manifested itself in a decline in monsoon rainfall over north central India starting in the 1950s, which persisted for as long as five decades before a reversal from 1999 onwards
 "Scientists study why India faced 5-decade long rainfall decline till 2000")
Onset of monsoon over Kerala likely to be delayed by four days, says IMD
The onset of monsoon over Kerala marks the commencement of the four-month long rainfall season from June to September.
 "Onset of monsoon over Kerala likely to be delayed by four days, says IMD")
A silver lining
Normal monsoon will support rural demand
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India sees highest rains in 25 years, retreat unlikely before mid-October
Till Sept 30 this year, India received 968.3 millimeters of rainfall as against a normal of 880.6 millimeters
 "India sees highest rains in 25 years, retreat unlikely before mid-October")
Let's manage risks, not disasters
Today, across the country, there are flood-and-drought-affected pockets next to one another. This is the new normal, and it will do us good to acknowledge and adjust to it quickly
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Future thermal power plants at risk as water stress increases: Study
Existing water shortage has already forced 61 thermal power plants to shut down between 2013 and 2017, leading to 17,000 gigawatt hours of lost generation
 "Future thermal power plants at risk as water stress increases: Study")
Outlook for agri input players improves as monsoon deficit is wiped out
Companies likely to post high single-digit growth during Q2 compared to a decline during June quarter
 "Outlook for agri input players improves as monsoon deficit is wiped out")
Monsoon fury claims 63 lives in Himachal, Rs 4-lakh compensation announced
Over 1,000 roads, several bridges, PWD property, water lines had been fully or partially damaged due to heavy rains, Thakur said
 "Monsoon fury claims 63 lives in Himachal, Rs 4-lakh compensation announced")
Heavy rain lashes large parts of country; situation grim in Maharashtra
Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days
 "Heavy rain lashes large parts of country; situation grim in Maharashtra")
Monsoon delay hits sales of agri input companies in June quarter
Both seed and agrochemicals businesses remain muted on slow progress of rainfalls
 "Monsoon delay hits sales of agri input companies in June quarter")
India to get above-average monsoon rains in next two weeks: IMD official
The country has received 17% less rain than average since the monsoon season began on June 1
 "India to get above-average monsoon rains in next two weeks: IMD official")
Southwest monsoon covers entire India, arrives 4 days behind schedule
Of the 36 meteorological subdivisions, 21 had deficit rain and 15 had normal
 "Southwest monsoon covers entire India, arrives 4 days behind schedule")
Rainfall deficit narrows to 3 % from 5% in last week: Morgan Stanley
About 68.2% of the cropped area received normal to above-normal rainfall, says Morgan Stanley
 "Rainfall deficit narrows to 3 % from 5% in last week: Morgan Stanley")
Raining doubt: Deficit in agri-producing areas clouds rosy monsoon picture
The last few days have seen a monsoon revival of sorts in parts of the country
Monsoon augurs well for rural demand, RBI rate cut, says BofAML
RBI has cut its inflation forecast to 2.5-3.5% from 4.5% in first half of this fiscal
 "Monsoon augurs well for rural demand, RBI rate cut, says BofAML")
Monsoon rainfall seen at 98% of long period average: IMD
June-Sept Central India rainfall seen at 100% of average
 "Monsoon rainfall seen at 98% of long period average: IMD")
