Page 18 - Monsoon

Skymet dilutes southwest monsoon forecast for 2021 to 'below-normal'

Drought possible in Gujarat and West Rajasthan, says private weather forecaster

Delhi records highest one-day rain for Aug in 13 years, orange alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said Delhi recorded 139 mm rainfall, the highest one-day rain for August in at least 13 years, and issued 'orange alert' for the city. Officials said heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital that brought the mercury down and provided relief to Delhiites. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for Delhi, recorded 139 mm rainfall, while the Ridge Station registered 149.2 mm rainfall from 8.30 am on Friday to 8.30 am on Saturday, they said. This is the highest one-day rain for the month of the August in at least 13 years, they said. The all-time highest rainfall was 184 mm on August 2, 1961, they added. The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, they said. The relative humidity was recorded at 100 per cent. The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy sky with moderate rain during the day. The maximum temperature will settle around 30 degree

Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR; water logging in several places

Delhi and the national capital region on Saturday morning witnessed heavy rainfall, bringing the mercury down but also leading to water logging in several places, causing inconvenience to the people.

Monsoon set to revive in north India from August 19, says IMD

After a gap of nearly two weeks, the Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in north India from August 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday

Shyam Saran goes trekking among Himachal's rain-drenched orchards & forests

The newly built Atal Tunnel, about 50 km from Manali, provides access to the rain shadow areas of Lahaul

Statsguru: From sowing to tractor sales, measuring monsoon gains

The share of districts with deficient rainfall in 2021 is the lowest over the last six years

Bengal flood: 15 dead, 3 lakh affected; aerial survey likely on Wednesday

The DVC, since July 31, has released 5.43 lakh cusec of water till Tuesday evening

Maximum temperature 32.7 deg C in Delhi; light rain likely on Tuesday

The city recorded 18.1 mm downpour at Palam till 5.30 pm on Monday

After record rain in July, Delhi to receive normal rainfall in August: IMD

After witnessing uncharacteristically heavy rains and an irregular weather pattern in July, Delhi is likely to receive normal rainfall in August, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

Back to old normal: Power sheds Covid load on work-from-home support

In the final instalment of a four-part series on how some of the defining numbers in key sectors are springing back to the pre-pandemic level, Shreya Jai looks at India's power sector

Monsoon 1% below normal at half-way mark; kharif sowing improves

According to the latest crop sowing report, kharif crops have been sown in around 84.81 mn hectares till July 30, which is 4.7% lower than the same period last year

The new normal climate

India needs to focus on adaptation

Orange alert for 'moderate to heavy' rain in Delhi, waterlogging likely

Another spell of moderate to heavy rain is likely in the capital on Wednesday with IMD issuing an orange alert, warning of major traffic disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

IMD predicts thunderstorm, rain in Delhi-NCR during next 2 hours

IMD on Wednesday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain over some parts of the national capital, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the next two hours.

Heavy rains cause extensive waterlogging on several road stretches in Delhi

Heavy rains on Tuesday morning led to extensive waterlogging on several road stretches across Delhi, including near Pragati Maidan in central and Dhaula Kuan in the southern part of the city.

Monsoon: 113 dead, 100 missing in Maharashtra; IMD issues alerts for MP

So far, 50 people have also been injured in these incidents, the government said in a statement

Maharashtra rains: Train services hit, nearly 6,000 passengers stranded

So far, nine trains have been regulated due to disruption of services on the Konkan Railway (KR) route, meaning they have been either rerouted, short-terminated or cancelled, officials said

Rainfall normal, but oilseed areas a worry: CRISIL's DRIP index

CRISIL's DRIP scores show stress for 4 states, crops

Mumbai rains: Water complex hit, boil drinking water, BMC tells citizens

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Sunday asked citizens to boil water before drinking as heavy rains over the last two days had led to flooding in the water purification complex at Bhandup

Heavy downpour in Himachal Pradesh, UP, Rajasthan in next few days: IMD

Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 38.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal on Saturday