Page 17 - Monsoon

Southwest Monsoon withdrawal begins, retreat from Delhi in 3-4 days: IMD

The withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from northwest India usually begins from September 17.

Monsoon to withdraw from Oct 6, ends 2021 with just 1% below normal rains

This is for the third straight year that the country has had rainfall in the normal and above category. It was above normal in 2019 and 2020 too

India's monsoon to withdraw from Oct 6 after September downpour, says IMD

India received 9% lower rainfall than normal up to the end of August, but a third more than normal in September narrowed deficit to 1%, the IMD said

IMD issues warning for extremely bad weather in Delhi on Wednesday

It was a warm Tuesday in Delhi with some parts of the national capital witnessing rain in the latter part of the day, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls in a few areas.

Torrential rains drown most of Kolkata, more downpour likely

Adding more woes to the situation, the meteorological department has predicted more rains in most of the districts in south Bengal in the next 24 hours

Monsoon may not retreat from Northwest India by September: IMD

According to the IMD, withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from northwest India takes place if there is cessation in rainfall activity over the area for five continuous days

IMD predicts light to moderate rains in parts of Delhi, adjoining areas

Delhi and its neighbouring areas are likely to witness light to moderate intensity rains during the next two hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Monday

How world's ability to predict behaviour of monsoon has not improved at all

Of late, IMD has begun providing its breakups by the five major divisions and by calendar months

Onion prices likely to remain at higher trajectory this festive season

The onion prices are expected to remain at a higher trajectory during October-November, as erratic monsoon may lead to an eventual delay in harvest, according to a report by Crisil Research

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls in several parts of Delhi

Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of the capital city and adjoining areas for the second day in a row on Thursday

IMD forecasts above-normal Sep rainfall; deficit unlikely to be wiped out

September rains to be better but not enough to recoup seasonal deficiency, says IMD

Maharashtra's Raigad district gets over 2,900 mm rainfall since June

Maharashtra's Raigad district has recorded over 2,900 mm rains since June 1, which is 93.06 per cent of its average annual rainfall, an official said on Wednesday

Rain inundates Delhi, highest in September in 19 years, IMD data shows

Delhi recorded 112.1 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday, the highest single-day precipitation in September in 19 years, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Heavy rains cause waterlogging across Delhi, traffic hit in many areas

Heavy rains that lashed the national capital on Wednesday morning led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city, including the Minto Road railway underpass

Consistent performer: Despite high base, agri sector clocks growth

Rain in August this year was 24.1 per cent less than the normal

Heavy rain across Delhi-NCR leads to waterlogging, traffic jams

Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday leading to waterlogging on arterial roads, which in turn, caused severe traffic jams.

IMD issues orange, yellow alerts in various parts of Kerala today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued orange and yellow alerts for various districts of Kerala.For Sunday, the IMD has issued an Orange alert for Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts. It issued a yellow alert for the districts Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kasaragod.The department has also issued a green alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts.The rest of the state will continue to get isolated heavy rainfall till August 30 and IMD predicts cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers till September 2. The IMD had issued a warning of heavy rainfall in Kerala yesterday.As per IMD, green alert means 'Light Rain', yellow alert stands for 'Moderate Rain' and orange alert is for 'Heavy to Very Heavy Rain'.

Poor monsoon likely to hurt India oilseed, cotton output, says NCML

Oilseed and cotton will see a drop in production as weaker rains have reduced their sowing areas

Subdued rainfall likely in north, central India during next 4 days: IMD

The IMD said the entire monsoon trough lies close to the foothills of the Himalayas. It is likely to remain there till August 26.

Patchy rains send inflation jitters, but not everyone's alarmed

For instance, Crisil Research said though there is stress in a couple of states and crops, there is no big reason for alarm