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IMD predicts normal monsoon
India is likely to witness a normal monsoon this year, the India Meteorological Department said today. The monsoon will be 97 per cent of long period average (LPA), which is normal for the season, IMD Director General K G Ramesh told reporters. The error margin in the forecast is plus/minus 5 per cent. He said there was "very less probability" of a deficient monsoon. The four-month monsoon season from June to September provides about 75 per cent of the annual rainfall to the country, where GDP is still largely driven by the agriculture sector. Several parts of India are witnessing agriculture distress and a good rainfall is likely to provide some relief. "The forecast also suggests maximum probability for normal monsoon and low probability for deficient rainfall," Ramesh said. There are 14 per cent chance of a deficient rainfall and 30 per cent chance of a below normal precipitation. The chance for a normal rainfall is 42 per cent, 12 per cent for above normal rainfall and 2 per cent .
Evening drizzle on the cards for Delhi
An overcast sky in the otherwise scorching national capital may make for a light drizzle today evening.As per the forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather in Delhi will be generally cloudy accompanied by light rain.The minimum temperature of 22 degree Celsius is expected to dip to 20 degree Celsius the next day. However, Tuesday forecast of the partly cloudy day will further dissipate to a completely clear sky by Wednesday.Pre-monsoon weather has already set in the city, and the sporadic showers keep bringing short bursts of relief for Delhiites from the heat wave.
At 97 percent, normal monsoon this year, says IMD
India is set to get a normal monsoon this year, with average rainfall likely to be 97 per cent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Monday.
IMD predicts normal monsoon this year
India is likely to witness a normal monsoon this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. The monsoon will be 97 per cent of long period average (LPA), which is normal for the season, IMD Director General K G Ramesh told a press conference. He said that there was "very less probability" of a deficient monsoon. The date of onset of monsoon will be announced in the middle of May. The monsoon is considered normal if the average rainfall is between 96 to 104 per cent of long period average. Anything less than 90 per cent of LPA is termed a 'deficient' monsoon, and 90-96 per cent of the same is considered 'below normal'. The four-month monsoon season provides about 70 per cent of the country's annual rainfall.
Cloudy Monday morning in Delhi, rain likely
It was a cloudy Monday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius, one notch above the seasons average, the weather office said.
Lightning claims one life in TN
Rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning lashed the district since late last night, claiming the life of a 48-year old man. Mariappan, sitting in the backyard of his house, was struck dead by lightning near Kangaikondan, police said today. Tenkasi recorded 25 mm of rainfall while Aaykudi recorded 23 mm, officials said. Villiyur, Radhapuram, Kalakadu and Western Ghats received heavy rain. The Courtallam Falls received copious water-flow.
At 37.2 deg C, Una hottest in HP
The day temperatures rose by a few notches across Himachal today and Una in foothills was recorded as hottest in the region with a high of 37.2 degrees Celsius. The mercury breached 30 degrees Celsius mark at many places and Sundernagar, Bhuntar and Nahan recorded maximum temperatures at 32.5 degrees Celsius, 31.6 degrees Celsius and 30.4 degrees Celsius, followed by 29.5 degrees Celsius in Solan, 28.2 degrees Celsius in Dharamshala, 24.0 degrees Celsius in Shimla, 19.5 degrees Celsius in Kalpa and 15.4 degrees Celsius in Keylong. The minimum temperatures increased marginally and Keylong was coldest in the region with a low of 1.2 degrees Celsius while Manali and Kalpa recorded minimum temperatures at 4.2 degrees Celsius and 5.0 degrees Celsius, followed by 9.0 degrees Celsius in Bhuntar, 11.0 degrees Celsius in Sundernagar, 11.6 degrees Celsius in Solan, 12.7 degrees Celsius in Dharamshala and Shimla, 14.0 degrees Celsius in Palampur, 14.5 degrees Celsius in Una and 17.5 degrees ...
Hot day in Delhi, mercury touches 40 deg C in some parts of city
It was a hot day here with the mercury touching the 40 degrees mark in some parts of the national capital. The Safdarjung observatory -- the recording of which is considered official for the city -- registered a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal, said a meteorological department official. The Palam observatory registered a high of 40 degrees Celsius and the Lodhi Road observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, the official said. The minimum temperature was pegged at 20 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. The humidity level was between 75 and 18 per cent. The weatherman has predicted overcast conditions and light rain and thunder storm for tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 40 and 22 degrees Celsius tomorrow," the official said. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperatures settled at 36.7 and 18.2 degrees respectively.
Storm blasts central US with snow, ice and wind, killing 3
A storm system stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes buffeted the central US with heavy winds, rain, hail and snow, forcing flight cancellations, creating treacherous road conditions and killing at least three people, including a sleeping 2-year-old Louisiana girl. In the Upper Midwest, the early spring storm brought snow to a region pining for sunshine and warmth. More than 200 flights were cancelled today at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and blizzard conditions forced the airport in South Dakota's biggest city, Sioux Falls, to remain closed for a second straight day. The Minnesota Twins home game against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field was also snowed out today, marking the first back-to-back postponements of baseball games in the stadium's nine seasons. The Yankees and Tigers were rained out Saturday in Detroit. Authorities closed several highways in southwestern Minnesota, where no travel was advised, and driving conditions were difficult across the .
More rainfall, storm, snow forecast in HP
The MeT office here today predicted more rains and thunderstorm in lower and mid hills and rain or snow in higher hills over the next four days from April 16 to 19 and dry weather tomorrow. The Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft) which was closed again on April 8 due to fresh snowfall has been reopened for vehicular traffic from today, official sources said. The minimum temperatures increased marginally in mid and lower hills but Keylong, Manali and Kalpa shivered under severe cold wave conditions with a low of 0.4 degree, 2.0 degree and 3.5 degree. Bhuntar and Dharamsala recorded minimum temperatures at 9.5 degree and 9.8 degree, followed by Dharamsala 10.6 degree, Solan 11.0 degree, Shimla 11.4 degree, Palampur 12.5 degree, Una 14.7 degree and Nahan 15.7 degree C. The maximum temperatures increased marginally and Una in foothills was the warmest with a high of 34.6 degree while Sundernagar, Nahan and Bhumtar recorded maximum temperatures at 30.5 degree, 29.9 degree and 28.6 degree, followed by
IMD forecasts heavy rains in parts of Kerala tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of heavy rains and thunderstorms at isolated places in Kerala tomorrow. Isolated places over south interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are likely to witness thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds, the IMD said in its severe weather warning. A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from April 15, coupled with a cyclonic circulation over eastern parts of Bangladesh and neighbourhood. This will bring rains to the northeast and West Bengal. On Monday, thunderstorm, accompanied with squall and hail, is very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Thunderstorm, accompanied with squall is very likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand, the bulletin said.
Snowfall, rains bring down mercury in HP
Himachal Pradesh witnessed mild snowfall in high altitude tribal areas and scattered rains in mid and lower hills, which led to drop in temperatures. Rohtang Pass, Kothi, Mari and Gondla received 15 cm, 10 cm, 5 cm and 2 cm of snowfall respectively. Jogindernagar and Seobagh received 13 mm and 9 mm of rains respectively. Bhuntar, Gohar and Dalhousie each gauged 7 mm of rains, followed by Banjar and Kalpa 4 mm each. Minimum temperatures dropped by a few notches and remained two to four degrees below normal. Keylong, Kalpa and Manali shivered under freezing cold wave conditions with mercury dipping to minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees Celsius and 1 degree Celsius respectively. Bhuntar recorded a low of 7.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Shimla 8.7 degrees Celsius, Solan 9.5 degrees Celsius, Sundernagar and Dharamsala 9.6 degrees Celsius each, Palampur 10.5 degrees Celsius, Una 13.2 degrees Celsius and Nahan 15 degrees Celsius. Sundernagar and Nahan both recorded maximum temperatures .
Pleasant morning in city, temps below normal after rains
Delhiites woke up today to a pleasant morning as light rains brought the mercury down below the normal level. The minimum temperature was recorded at 17.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, said a MeT department official. The city received 5.4 mm of rainfall. Humidity was recorded at 67 per cent. The weatherman has predicted the possibility of rains with thunder and lightning. Skies will remain partially cloudy. Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature settled at 23.6 degrees Celsius.
12 dead in Rajasthan rainstorm
At least 12 people died in Eastern Rajasthan after a rainstorm hit the region on Wednesday night.Seven people died in Dholpur, while five others died in Bharatpur.Train movement was also affected on the Agra-Dholpur railway line due to the heavy rain.Parts of Dholpur suffered waterlogging as well, thus, disrupting normal life.Of late, rain and storms hit the northern belt of the country as pre-monsoon conditions set in. The Indian Meteorological Department had forecasted the possibility of rain or thunderstorm or duststorm in Eastern Rajasthan for Wednesday.As per the forecast, the harsh weather conditions will continue till Friday.
Mercury to rise in Delhi from Thursday
Trace of rains on Wednesday brought some respite from the heat in the national capital and surrounding areas. Weather analysts, however, said the respite was short-lived as the mercury will rise again from Thursday.
Fresh rains and snow in HP, Rohtang Pass closed
Cold wave conditions revived in mid and higher hills of Himachal Pradesh as mercury dropped by few notches after fresh rain and snowfall in some areas. The Rohtang Pass which was opened by the Border Roads Organisation(BRO) three days ago was closed again as the Pass recorded 35 cm of snow and Kull-Keylong bus service which resumed from today was cancelled midway, Himachal roadways said. Kothi, Mari, Koksar and Keylong received 18 cm, 15 cm, 12 cm and 8 cm of fresh snow while adjoining lower areas were lashed by intermittent rains. Gohar in Mandi district was wettest with 53 mm rains while Manali, Salooni and Una received 35 mm, 31 mm and 30 mm rains, followed by Hamirpur 27mm, Seobagh 26 mm, Dalhousie 25 mm, Dharamshala and Kandaghat 22 mm, Nagrota, Surian 21 mm and Naina Devi 20 mm. Mashobra and Palampur 17 mm, Shimla, Jubbarhatti and Sarkaghat 16 and Sangrah 15 mm. Heavy intermittent rains lashed the state capital and several other. The mercury plummeted and stayed five to eight ...
Light rains in Delhi keep mercury below normal
Light rains were witnessed in some parts of the national capital which kept the mercury below the normal levels. The maximum temperature was recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, Met department said. The minimum temperature settled at 23.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal. The city received traces of rainfall till 5.30 PM, the Met office said, adding light rains are likely tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 34 and 23 degrees Celsius respectively," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 35.5 and 23.6 degrees Celsius respectively.
Warm day in Delhi, rain likely tomorrow
It was a warm day in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 35.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average even as the evenings turned pleasant. Light rains are likely to occur towards the night, the Met department said today. The minimum temperature was recorded at 21.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal. The humidity oscillated between 81 and 33 per cent. The Met office has forecast overcast skies along with the likelihood of light rain and thundershower towards afternoon and evening tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 33 and 21 degrees respectively. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperature were 31.4 and 20 degrees Celsius respectively.
Rains damage houses, hit cattle in HP
Fifteen houses were damaged and twelve heads of cattle, including three cows, perished in flash floods caused by a cloud burst which wrecked havoc in Jajehar Village last night near Shimla, officials said. Two houses were completely destroyed while 13 others suffered extensive damage but there was no loss of life, police said. Prem Prakash Sharma, president of the village panchayat, said the houses of Roop Singh and Kalawati were totally destroyed and 13 other houses were badly damaged and declared unsafe. The local Meteorological office has warned of thunderstorm and hailstorm in mid and lower hills tomorrow and predicted rains, thunder storm and snow in lower, mid and higher hills over next three days up to April 12. The region experienced widespread rains, lowering the day temperatures and Dharampur was wettest in the region with 37 mm, whileShimla, Kandaghat and Kotkhai received 27 mm, 26 mm and 25mm rains, respectively, followed by Pachhad 24 mm, Pandoh 22 mm, Bhoranj 20 mm, ...
Flight from Muscat diverted due to unfavourable weather in Delhi
A Delhi-bound Oman Air flight WY-241 from Muscat was diverted to Lucknow on Monday morning due to unfavourable weather at the Delhi airport.The national capital woke up to a light downpour on Monday morning, with the temperature dipping to 24 degree Celsius.The Indian Meteorological Department had predicted thunderstorm for Monday, accompanied with gusty winds. As per the forecast, similar weather will continue for the next two days.