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Sowings expected to be normal in Kharif in Telangana
Officials in the Telangana Agriculture department are hopeful that sowings of different crops, which began during June, would be normal this Kharif season with a normal monsoon forecast for the state this year. "A normal monsoon is the clear forecast (this year). So, we feel normal area would be achieved. Sowings would continue during whole of July," State Principal Secretary (Agriculture) C Parthasarathi told PTI. The state has received 145.9 mm of rainfall as on June 29 against the normal rainfall (as on June 29) of 124.4 mm, according to official data. Adilabad district received highest rainfall of 244.7 mm, while Jogulamba Gadwal district received lowest rainfall of 70.3 mm. As on June 29, the actual area sown of all crops was 10,92,392 hectares against normal area of 43,29,057 hectares. After a brief lull, the state is receiving rains at present and the sowings would jump during the next two weeks, Parthasarathi said. The rainfall during August and September would ...
Light to moderate rains occur at few places in UP
Light to moderate rains or thundershowers occurred at a few places over eastern Uttar Pradesh, while heavy rains occurred at isolated places in the past 24 hours in the state. Balrampur and Iglas recorded 9 cm of rain, Bahraich 7 cm, Maharajganj 5 cm, Kakrahi, Bansi and Gorakhur 4 cm each, Fatehgarh, Regoli, Sidhauli, Khalilabad, Kaisarganj, Etawah and Muzaffarnagar 2 cm each, the Meteorological (MeT) office said. The highest maximum temperature over the state was 39.7 degrees Celius, recorded in Allahabad. Rains or thundershower are very likely at most places over eastern Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, the MeT said.
Odisha receives 25.6 pc deficit rainfall in June
Odisha registered a deficit rainfall of 25.68 per cent in June this year, official sources said. The state received an average rainfall of 161.1 mm against the Long Term Average (LTA) of 216.5 mm during the month of June, they said. Fromg among 30 districts of Odisha, Balasore received the highest rainfall of 268.9 mm during the month whereas Balangir district received the lowest rainfall of 97.3 mm. As many as two districts like Balasore and Kendrapara received surplus rainfall of more than 19 per cent. Seven districts which received normal rainfall (+ 19% to - 19%) are Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Malkangiri, Cuttack, Khordha and Puri. Rainfall in 13 districts namely, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Bargarh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Boudh, Deogarh, Sundargarh and Koraput remained deficit between 19 per cent and 39 per cent during the month. Rainfall in 8 districts namely, Nuapada, Ganjam, Subarnapur, Angul, Nayagarh, Balangir, ...
Cloudy morning in Delhi, rains likely
It was a cloudy morning in the national capital even as the minimum temperature settled at a notch above the normal. "The minimum temperature recorded at 8.30 am was 29 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, while the humidity level shot up to 72 per cent," an MeT official said. The weatherman has predicted light rains in a few areas towards the afternoon. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 36 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius," the official said. Yesterday, the minimum and maximum temperatures were 27.9 degrees Celsius and 35.6 degree Celsius, respectively.
Cloudy sky in Delhi, rains likely
It was a cloudy morning in the national capital on Sunday with the minimum temperature recorded at 29 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average.
Mercury on rise after three days of intermittent rains in Jammu
The mercury in Jammu region marked an increase of several notches as bright sun shone today after remaining hidden behind clouds since Wednesday. The city of temples recorded a maximum temperature of 33.0 degrees Celsius against yesterday's 28.0 degrees Celsius, a spokesman of the MeT department here said. Though the mercury marked an increase of five degrees, it is still 3.3 degrees below season's average, the spokesman said. Similarly, the night temperature also increased by 4.5 notches and settled at 25.6 degrees Celsius -- still 2.3 degrees below normal during this part of the season. The Jammu region witnessed light rains in the morning before the sun made its appearance but reports of intermittent rains were received from several other districts, including Rajouri and Reasi district, throughout the day.
Rain, thunder showers likely at most places in UP tmrw: MeT
Rain or thunder showers are very likely at most places over the eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, the Meteorological (MeT) department said. Etawah recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 41 degrees Celsius. Rains or thunder showers very likely at most places over eastern and western Uttar Pradesh on July 2 and 3. Yesterday, the day temperatures were below normal in the Jhansi and Agra divisions.
Amarnath Yatra suspended on both routes due to heavy rains
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes today due to inclement weather, officials said. The yatra has been suspended on both the routes as the tracks are slippery because of rain, a spokesperson of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) said here. While no pilgrim is allowed to proceed towards the cave shrine on foot, some yatris are using the helicopter services to undertake the pilgrimage, he added. A flood alert was sounded in south and central Kashmir after many parts of the state were lashed by monsoon rains intermittently since June 27, leaving thousands of pilgrims who have reached the twin base camps of Baltal in Ganderbal district and Pahalgam in Anantnag district stranded. The rains also triggered landslides and shooting stones at several places along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway yesterday, but timely action by the authorities concerned ensured that the 260-km all-weather road connecting the Valley with the rest of the country, remains ...
Delhi may receive more rains today
The national capital is expected to receive more rains today, while the maximum temperature may touch the 35 degrees Celsius mark, the meteorological department said. The monsoon arrived in the national capital on Thursday and the weatherman has forecast rains and thundershowers in a few areas. "The maximum temperature would around 35 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal while the minimum temperature is expected to settle at 27.5 degrees Celsius," an MeT official said. The humidity level is expected to be around 79 per cent. "One or two spells of rains are expected to hit the national capital today," the official said. Yesterday, the minimum and maximum temperature was 27.9 degrees Celsius and 35.6 degree Celsius respectively.
IMD issues cyclone warnings for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The Indian Meteorological Department, Mumbai has issued warnings of cyclonic circulations over the northeast Arabian Sea off north Gujarat coast at upper levels and the east-central Arabian Sea off south Maharashtra coast in a higher level.In an official statement, IMD Mumbai said, "The off-shore trough at mean sea level from south Gujarat coast to north Kerala coast now runs from south Maharashtra Coast to Kerala coast. This situation is very likely to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall along the west coast of India and parts of Gujarat on day 1.""With the northward shifting of the monsoon trough, weakening of the off-shore trough is likely, leading to a reduction in rainfall amounts over the west coast. The significant rainfall area is likely to be the southern peninsular region only on day2," it added.Last week, the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai had issued warnings of cyclonic circulations over north and south Konkan and adjoining south Gujarat.Warnings of isolated heavy .
Monsoon covers entire India, Delhi to receive rainfall till July 3
The monsoon this year has covered the entire nation, 17 days ahead of its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
Monsoon covers entire country, 17 days ahead of normal schedule
The monsoon has covered the entire country, 17 days ahead of its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. The monsoon reached Sriganganagar, its last outpost in the country located in west Rajasthan. Its normal date to reach Sriganganagar was July 15. "The monsoon today covered the entire country," Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said. The monsoon covers the entire country by July 1 but West Rajasthan gets rains later, he said. But this year, due to good easterly winds, it has taken the rains to the entire country early, Mohapatra added. The four-month monsoon season normally begins from June 1 and ends on September 30. This year, monsoon touched Kerala on May 29, three days ahead of its normal onset date of June 1. It battered the western coast in the first half of June. However, after a brief lull, it made a steady advance. Yesterday, it reached Delhi, a day ahead of its schedule. The monsoon deficiency, which until early this week was
Southwest monsoon further advances in parts of Rajasthan
The southwest monsoon has further advanced in the remaining parts of Rajasthan which triggered light to heavy rainfall since yesterday. Pipalkhoont in Dungarpur district recorded a maximum of 17 cm rainfall till morning since yesterday. Dug in Jhalawar district and Sambhar in Jaipur recorded 13 cm while Banswara, Kishangarhwas in Alwar, Merta city in Nagaur recorded 11 cm rainfall. Many other places also received below 11 cm rainfall during this period, according to the Meteorological (MeT) department here. Barmer, Kota, Bikaner, Sriganganagar and Jodhpur also recorded 45.1, 19.2, 17.4, 15.8 and 10.2 mm rains till evening. Thunderstorm with light to moderate rainfall may occur at most places in eastern and many places in western parts of the state during the next 24 hours, the MeT department said.
Delhi residents to enjoy rainfall till July 3
Residents of the national capital are likely to enjoy a pleasant climate till July 3 as monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday, a day ahead of the expected date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
Heavy rains lash parts of Kashmir
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the Valley, including the summer capital here today, even as the authorities advised people residing near streams in south Kashmir to remain vigilant. Many parts of Kashmir received heavy rains since early morning, an official of the Meteorological (MeT) department said. He said south Kashmir's Kokernag, in Anantnag district, received the highest rainfall of 63.4 mm till 8:30 am this morning, while the neighbouring Qazigund received 58.6 mm of rainfall Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 12.6 mm of rainfall till 8:30 am but the intensity of rains increased after that, the official said. He said Pahalgam one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra which commenced yesterday received 27.8 mm of rains. The rainfall has led to an increase in the water level in streams and rivers across the Valley, especially in south Kashmir. The water level has been sharply increasing since morning as there has been an increase of ...
Rain gods smile on Delhi a day in advance
The much-awaited monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday, a day ahead of the expected date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Rain likely to occur at few places in east, west UP tomorrow: Met
Rain is likely to occur at a few places in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, the Met department said today. The department has also forecast rain and thunderstorm at many places in east Uttar Pradesh on June 30 and in western parts of the state on June 30 and July 1. On Wednesday, day temperatures were above normal in Kanpur and Moradabad divisions, it said. The highest maximum temperature in the state, 42.3 degree Celsius, was recorded at Fatehgarh.
Rains in several states as Monsoon arrives early, to cover entire country in 2-3 days
Southwest Monsoon advanced to several states in the north and the northwest of the country, including Delhi, ahead of the schedule forecast by the India Metrological Department, bringing rains and respite to people from sweltering heat. The national capital received rains as Monsoon arrived a day ahead of its schedule. The showers in parts of the city brought the mercury down even as humidity levels shot up -- oscillating between 100 per cent and 60 per cent. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average while the minimum temperature settled at 24.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, a Met official said. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 20.4 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. It received traces of rainfall till 5.30 pm and later in the evening as well. This year, monsoon reached Kerala three days ahead of its normal onset date. It battered the ...
Rain brings relief from heat wave conditions in Haryana, Punjab
Following rainfall over the region on Thursday, maximum temperatures dropped at most places across Haryana and Punjab giving relief to people from heat wave conditions prevailing in the past few days.
Monsoon showers bring relief to Delhiites
Monsoon showers in some parts of the city today brought much-needed respite to the sweltering heat conditions, even as humidity levels shot up. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. The minimum temperature settled at 24.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, a MeT official said. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 20.4 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. It received traces of rainfall till 5.30 pm. Lodhi Road, Palam, Ayanagar and Ridge received 20.8 mm, 32.8 mm, 30.6 mm and 33 mm rainfall, respectively till 8.30 am, the MeT said. Palam and Ayanagar observatories recorded 5.6 mm and 2.3 mm rainfall, respectively between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. Areas under Lodhi Road and Ridge did not receive any rainfall during this time interval, it said. The humidity levels oscillated between 100 per cent and 60 per cent in the national capital. The MeT office ...