Page 21 - Monsoon

More than 1,600 die in India's heaviest monsoon season in 25 years

The extended rains have wreaked havoc, with northern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states the worst hit in the latest spell of intense downpours, killing 144 people since last Friday

110 dead in four days due to heavy rains across country; Patna worst hit

As many as 13 deaths were also reported on Saturday from Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in incidents triggered by heavy rains

South-west monsoon winds up with a surplus of 6%: CRISIL Drip index

Among major kharif growers, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh have received excess rains at 23-37 per cent above normal

Monsoon withdrawal delayed again, might begin after mid Sep: IMD officials

The southwest monsoon till first week of September has recorded its best performance since 2014, thereby receding drought fears

Nearly half of the country saw excess rain in August, says IMD

This was second consecutive month the country recorded above normal rainfall

Erratic monsoon rains hit kharif sowing, pulls down area coverage by 12%

The total food grains sown area as on August 10 stood at 3.17 million hectares as compared to 3.63 million hectares at this time last year

Monsoon fury: Here're latest updates from the flood-ravaged states in India

A flood alert was sounded in parts of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, with the Yamuna and other rivers flowing above the danger mark. Listen to this podcast for more

Alert in Punjab as Bhakra dam releases water, Yamuna nears danger mark

In Rajasthan, hundreds of people were shifted to safer places

Heavy rain lashes northern states, 28 dead; alert sounded in Delhi

In southern India, the death toll in flood-ravaged Kerala climbed to 121 with the retrieval of more bodies

Take a healthy route for your next trip: A guide for monsoon trek

Here are a few essentials that you must ensure are taken care of for your next trek

Monsoon expected to be normal in August, September, says IMD forecast

The rainfall in August is likely to be 99% of the LPA with an error margin of plus or minus 9%

Despite monsoon worries, FMCG firms see pick in rural demand by year-end

While lower sowing is a cause of worry, the government's decision to offer an increase in MSP may help the farmers boost their income and hence, their spending capacity

Mumbai rains: NDRF rescues 500 stranded passengers from Mahalaxmi Express

The Chief Minister's Officer said that among the 500 rescued passengers are nine pregnant women

Heavy rains in Mumbai affect air services; 11 flights cancelled, 9 diverted

IndiGo has also cancelled its three flights to Mumbai from various destinations

Summer crop planting lags as monsoon rains remain patchy in India

Planting of rice, the key summer crop, was at 18.5 million hectares on Friday, against 19.8 million hectares at the same time last year.

Odisha buys 300-400Mw power from spot exchanges to plug peak deficit

Hydro power generation in the state reaches its peak during July-August when the state is lashed by rains

Monsoon delay hits sales of agri input companies in June quarter

Both seed and agrochemicals businesses remain muted on slow progress of rainfalls

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

Monsoon onset, withdrawal dates over central, north India may get altered

No change in Kerala arrival time and total duration and quantum of rains; impact on crop harvest unclear yet

Deficient rain slows down sowing of rice, pulses in large parts of Odisha

20 of 36 metrological sub-divisions receive scanty rainfall; rice acreage down 12%, pulses 11.5%