Page 21 - Monsoon

Depression over Bay of Bengal delays withdrawal of monsoon, says IMD

The southwest monsoon is unlikely to withdraw from the rest of the country until next week, further extending the rainfall season, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

Retreating monsoon rains worry paddy farmers in Maharashtra

Farmers in Maharashtra's Gondia and Bhandara districts who have grown early maturing varieties of paddy are worried as the retreating monsoon rains pose a threat to their standing crops

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

North-West India remains the most parched part with 16% below normal rains

Monsoon may start withdrawing from west Rajasthan September 28 onwards: IMD

"Conditions are likely to become favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon from west Rajasthan and adjoining areas around September 28," the IMD said

Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin next week, Odisha braces for heavy rains

Rains eluded Delhi for the eleventh consecutive day on Friday, despite a Met department forecast of light showers

Monsoon withdrawal from west Rajasthan expected to be delayed: IMD

The IMD has also issued an orange alert for Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for Monday

Monsoon to stay longer in Delhi, withdrawal in October 1st week: IMD

Monsoon is likely to stay longer in the national capital and start withdrawing only in the "initial days of October", an India Meteorological Department official said on Thursday

7% excess rainfall in country so far this year: Earth Sciences Ministry

The Ministry of Earth Sciences said on Monday that the country has so far received 7 per cent excess rainfall and the spread of southwest monsoon this year will help farmers.

Conditions favourable for monsoon withdrawal from second week of Sept: IMD

Conditions look favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from western Rajasthan from the second week of September, the IMD said

India received highest rainfall in August 2020 since 1976, says IMD

Mahapatra said the monsoon is currently moving towards north-west India while the southern states may experience some relief from heavy rains in the coming weeks

Odisha: 5 dead in house collapse, heavy rains triggers flood-like situation

Arrangements have been made to evacuate people to safer places in Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur, he said

Rivers swell as heavy downpour triggers floods in several parts of Odisha

Heavy downpour triggered by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal led to a flood situation in parts of Odisha on Thursday amid swelling rivers, officials said

Harsh Vardhan to chair meeting on status of southwest monsoon over India

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will chair a meeting to "understand the current status of southwest monsoon in the country"

Monsoon session of Haryana Assembly to commence today

The monsoon session of Haryana Assembly will commence today with all health precautions in place to curb the spread of Covid-19

CRISIL DRIP: Stress is reducing in most crops as rains return in August

Overall, abundant rains have supported sowing activity

Monsoon 24% above average in August, heavy rain to continue, says IMD

Of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India, monsoon rains have been either average or above average in 32 so far this year

Daily life disrupted as heavy rains caused by low-pressure area hit Odisha

Incessant rainfall triggered by a fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal disrupted normal life in parts of Odisha on Tuesday, officials said

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Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan witnessed light to moderate rainfall, while Himachal Pradesh received a fresh yellow weather warning

South west monsoon to hit coastal Maharashtra again from Aug 10: IMD

The south west monsoon will become active again in the coastal areas of Maharashtra on August 10 and will remain so for the next seven days, the IMD said

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As many as 666 villages have been affected by floods across 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh, and major rivers are flowing above danger mark. Stay tuned for latest news live updates