Page 5 - Monsoon

30% districts saw high number of rain-deficit yrs in 4 decades: CEEW study

At the same time, 38 per cent of districts saw a high number of excessive rainfall years in 40 years, shows the CEEW study

EL Nino event to continue until Apr 2024, influencing weather patterns: WMO

The ongoing El Nio event is expected to last at least until April 2024, influencing weather patterns and contributing to a further spike in temperatures on land and over the ocean, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organisation. The India Meteorological Department earlier this month said EL Nio conditions -- abnormal warming of surface waters in the central Pacific Ocean -- are not likely to influence the southwest monsoon season next year. Amid intensifying El Nio conditions, India received "below-average" cumulative rainfall -- 820 mm compared to the long-period average of 868.6 mm -- during the southwest monsoon season this year. As of mid-October, sea surface temperatures and other atmospheric and oceanic indicators in the central-eastern tropical Pacific are consistent with El Nio, the warm phase of El Nio/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The El Nio event developed rapidly during July-August and reached moderate strength by September, and is likely to peak as

El Nino may not influence Indian monsoon much in 2024 season, says IMD

El Nino - the warming of waters in the Pacific Ocean near South America - is associated with weaker monsoon winds and drier conditions in India

NE monsoon rainfall over south India in Oct sixth lowest since 1901: IMD

It also said that data from 1980 to 2022 shows "there is a tendency of delay" in the commencement of northeast monsoon rainfall over Tamil Nadu and its adjoining areas

Dabur flags weak Q2 operating profit on delayed monsoon, festive season

Dabur, which sells Vatika Shampoo and Honitus cough syrup brands, said improving macro economic indicators and positive consumer sentiment will help in "gradual" recovery in urban and rural markets

Diesel sales down 3% in September, petrol up 5.4% amid receding monsoon

Diesel sales in India fell 3 per cent in September as a receding monsoon continued to dampen demand and slowed industrial activity in some parts of the country, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed. While diesel sales by three state-owned fuel retailers fell year-on-year, petrol sales rose in September. Consumption of diesel, the most consumed fuel in the country -- accounting for about two-fifths of the demand, fell to 5.81 million tonnes in September from 5.99 million tonnes demand in the same period a year ago. Demand dipped by over 5 per cent in the first half of September, and consumption picked up in the second half as rains receded. Month-on-month sales were up 2.5 per cent when compared to 5.67 million tonnes of diesel consumed in August. Diesel sales typically fall in monsoon months as rains lower demand in the agriculture sector, which uses the fuel for irrigation, harvesting and transportation. Also, rains slow vehicular movements. Consumption of diesel had soa

Sugar market eyes restrictions from India after lower monsoon rains

The global sugar market has been jittery for weeks on concerns that poor rains will crimp output and prompt India to restrict shipments to contain local prices ahead of an election next year

Amul expects no price hike after timely monsoon in Gujarat: Chief Mehta

Amul does not anticipate any price hike as the situation is "pretty" good this year after timely monsoon rains in Gujarat and flush milk procurement season is starting, GCMMF Managing Director Jayen S Mehta said on Wednesday. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) sells its dairy products under the popular Amul brand. The situation is pretty good this year because of timely monsoon in Gujarat at least which means the pressure on producers for the feed and fodder cost is not high, and we are entering the flush season of milk procurement, so we are not anticipating any hike, Mehta told PTI. He said this while replying to a question about whether there would be any kind of price rise in the coming months. On the investment plans, he said that they are investing close to Rs 3,000 crore every year and that is going to be there for the next several years. "with increase in milk procurement and processing facilities also need expansion, we will be announcing a new dair

99% tourism resumes in HP as it recovers from nature's fury: Official

Bouncing back from being on the receiving end of nature's fury, Himachal Pradesh now plans to hold tourism festivals in all its 12 districts as 99 per cent of tourism activities have resumed in the state, an official said Tuesday. Raghubir Singh Bali, the vice chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Board, also said district Tourism Officers would prepare the theme of festivals in their districts and school and college students and local representatives would be involved in various activities at the festival. Excessive rains and flash floods, triggering massive landslides had thrown normal life out of gear but the government actively carried out restoration operations and as on day roads are open, services have been restored and the state is fully prepared to receive tourists, Bali said in a statement issued here. Bali, who is also the chairman of HP Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), said Shimla Flying Festival would be organised at Junga near the state capital .

India will receive heavy monsoon rains in September, says weather chief

The monsoon, the lifeblood of India's $3 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70% of the rain needed to water its farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers

With advanced navigation tech, Centre looks to tap heritage of lighthouses

A view of the Kovalam lighthouse in Kerala. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is holding a lighthouse festival on September 23-25

Diesel sales fall in September amid rains, petrol consumption up in India

Diesel sales in India fell for the second straight month in September as rains dampened demand and slowed industrial activity in some parts of the country, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed. While diesel sales by three state-owned fuel retailers fell year-on-year in the first half of September, petrol sales were up marginally. Consumption of diesel, the most consumed fuel in the country accounting for about two-fifths of the demand, fell 5.8 per cent to 2.72 million tonnes between September 1 and 15, compared to the year-ago period. Consumption had fallen by a similar proportion in the first half of August. Month-on-month sales were up 0.9 per cent, when compared with 2.7 million tonnes of diesel consumed in the first half of August. Diesel sales typically fall in monsoon months as rains lower demand in the agriculture sector which uses the fuel for irrigation, harvesting and transportation. Also, rains slow vehicular movements. Consumption of diesel had soared 6.7 per

Pulses prices stabilise as rains revive over major growing states

Centre tightens stock limit on wheat; says no shortage of sugar stocks

Pulses sowing down 8.58% so far in kharif season due to monsoon deficit

Area sown to pulses remained lower by 8.58 per cent at 119.91 lakh hectares till last week of the ongoing kharif season due to 11 per cent monsoon rain deficit in the country, according to the agriculture ministry data. Sowing of kharif crops begins with the onset of the southwestern summer monsoons that occur from June through September. Paddy is the main kharif crop, besides pulses, oilseeds, cotton and sugarcane. As per the data released by the agriculture ministry, total area sown to paddy remained higher at 403.41 lakh hectares till September 8 of the ongoing kharif season, as against 392.81 lakh hectares in the year-ago period. However in case of pulses, the sowing was lagging and coverage was lower at 119.91 lakh hectares as against 131.17 lakh hectares in the said period a year ago. Pulses acreage was down maximum in Madhya Pradesh, followed by Karnataka, and Maharashtra. In Madhya Pradesh, the pulses acreage remained less at 19.72 lakh hectares till September 8 of the on

Himachal's PWD minister directs dept to open all blocked roads by Sept 15

He also said that barring any unusual situation in the disaster-hit parts of the state if the roads are not opened by then the officers concerned will have to face the action

September rains will limit risks to food supplies, says Food Secy Chopra

India, the world's top rice shipper, has now restricted exports of every variety of the staple. It is also selling tomatoes, onions and grains from state reserves to improve local supplies

CEA Nageswaran plays down impact of weakest rains in over a century

"I don't think we should overstate the worry. Sowing in some regions is low but irrigation levels, reservoir levels are good enough to offset that," he said

Monsoon break threatens kharif crop yields; may delay rabi sowing

Standing crop in MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, among others face acute moisture stress

Crop vulnerability grows with fickle rains, shows CRISIL's DRIP index

DRIP scores for these crops are worse than their respective averages in the previous five years

Assam flood situation worsens, over 191,000 people affected in 17 districts

On the other hand, the water levels of several other rivers are also rising. The ASDMA flood report said that a total of 522 villages under 42 revenue circles were affected by the flood