Monsoon

• Mumbai Hit by Heavy Rains: Waterlogging Disrupts Local Train Services

  Mumbai has been experiencing heavy rainfall since Sunday, leading to waterlogging in several areas. Local train services are witnessing a temporary halt. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy downpours for the city and surrounding regions in the coming days.…

• Monsoon Updates: July Rains Brings Relief After June Deficit

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the heavy rainfall across India in July has successfully compensated for the shortfall experienced in June. This positive development brings the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category.…

• Monsoon Alert: These States Shall Witness Heavy Rainfall in the Next 5 Days

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall alerts for 26 states. While some areas like Delhi are experiencing pleasant weather after days of orange alerts, several other states are bracing for heavy rainfall.…

• IMD Issues Orange Alert for Delhi: Heavy Rainfall Expected for Next Two Days

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall activity across Northwest and Central India over the next five days.…

• Delhi's Scorching Temperatures Ease Slightly, Relief Still Days Away

  Delhi residents experienced a minor reprieve from the searing heat on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature dipping below 40 degrees Celsius for the first time in 40 days. However, high humidity levels made it feel much hotter, with a "real feel" temperature of 52°C.…

• Delhi Residents Can Expect Relief as Monsoon Arrival Scheduled for June 30th

  The National Capital residents battling extreme heatwaves can finally sigh relief. The IMD has predicted the arrival of monsoons in Delhi-NCR around June 30th.…

• Mumbai Rains Bring Relief, Vikhroli Makes a New Record

  Mumbai witnessed a brief respite from the monsoon rains on Monday after a heavy downpour the night before. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had declared the early arrival of the monsoon, two days ahead of schedule.…

• Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Kerala and Advances Across NE India

  The onset and progression of the Southwest Monsoon bring significant changes to India's weather landscape, offering relief from heatwave conditions and crucial water supply for agriculture.…

• Monsoon Forecast 2024: Expectation of 'Normal' Rainfall Amid Climate Shifts

  Skymet Weather's forecast underscores a 'normal' monsoon for 2024, with the transition from El Nino to La Nina being a pivotal factor shaping this year's rainfall patterns.…

• Heavy Rain Alert Issued Across India From Delhi, Himachal, Uttarakhand to Punjab

  A record-breaking downpour in the national capital, Delhi, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and parts of India resulted in severe flooding thereby surpassing a 41-year-old record.…

• Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram District Anticipates Agricultural Boost as Monsoon Arrives

  As the monsoon progresses and agricultural activities gain momentum, farmers in Vizianagaram district can look forward to a promising season.…

• Himachal Pradesh: Hamirpur Dy Commissioner Conducts Review of Monsoon Preparedness, Releases Essential Directives

  With the monsoon season approaching, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa's instructions highlight the importance of preparedness and timely response to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.…

• Monsoon Wreaks Havoc in These States; 50 Killed Several Injured

  In Uttarakhand, repeated cloudbursts on August 20 resulted in the deaths of four people and the disappearance of up to ten others as rivers burst their banks, flung mud and water inside homes, washed away bridges, and forced the evacuation of numerous communities.…

• India to Witness Active Monsoon till Independence Day, Check Weather Status in Your State

  Over the next few days, India will face monsoon activities up until Independence Day. To check whether status in your state, keep reading!…

• IMD Predicts Normal Monsoon in Aug-Sept, Bihar, NE May Witness Deficit

  According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the country as a whole should expect the second half of the southwest monsoon to be "normal," although regional variances will continue.…

• Monsoon Continues Wreaking Havoc Across India, These States to Receive Heavy Rainfall Today

  All of India has had above-average rainfall for 13 straight days as of Tuesday. Seasonal rainfall in all of India was 289.9mm on Tuesday, which is 9% above average. With the exception of Jharkhand (-49%) Ladakh (-49%) Nagaland (-8%) West Bengal (-21%) Tripura (-24%) Kerala…

• Monsoon Rains Hit India with Full Force, Check Weather Forecasting in Kerala, Telangana & Other States

  Monsoon has engulfed states all over India. This week, Kerala, Telangana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan would receive the highest number of rain. Read the full IMD forecast here.…

• Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Odissa and Bihar, Rainfall Predicted in These States

  The present stretch of heavy rain is expected to last for the next four days over northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. Following that, rainfall activity in the area is expected to reduce.…

• Monsoon Arrives Early in Kerala, 3 Days Before It’s Onset Time, Says IMD

  The southwest monsoon is considered India's agri-based economy's lifeline. The arrival of the Southwest monsoon in Kerala is the most eagerly awaited news for the agrarian sector across the country.…

• Monsoon Update: High Alert in Kerala after Pre-monsoon Rains; Heatwaves to Continue in These States

  The advent of the monsoon is greatly anticipated since it has a significant impact on India's agriculture and economy.…

• Insufficient Pre-Monsoon Rains in 20 States Could Wreak Havoc on Agriculture

  From March 1 to April 25, India Meteorological Data reveals that twenty states had largely insufficient pre-monsoon rain.…

• Food Prices in India May Rise On Account Of Ongoing Heavy Rainfall In Several Northern States

  A cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, which dumped heavy rain in West Bengal, moisture drafts due to a low-pressure formation over northern states, and a rainy trail across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha have flooded large parts of several states, putting…

• Good News for Farmers! Monsoon Will Be Back in Central & North-Western India This Week

  The weather department said strong southerly winds from Bay of Bengal to northeast India will continue to prevail till August 18…

• 5 Hacks to Preserve Vegetables During Monsoon

  The showers of monsoon are finally here to bless the whole country and provide us the much-needed relief from scorching heat of summer. The temperature has gone down and the weather is immaculate, and with beautiful weather arises our desire to hog on hot, greasy,…

• 4 Most Important Tips to Stay Healthy in Monsoon

  Monsoon comes with refreshing rain, which gives us relief from the unbearable summer heat. Monsoon brings life to nature as well as environment. Along with its charm & enthusiasm that it brings for each and every living being on planet, it also fosters hub of…

• Global Warming is Likely to Make India’s Monsoon Season More Dangerous: Latest Reasearch

  Global warming is expected to make India’s monsoon season even more dangerous and unpredictable, a million years of research suggests.…

• Maharashtra recommends farmers not to start sowing until 80 to 100 mm rainfall is received

  The Maharashtra agriculture department has recommended farmers not to start sowing until their individual regions receive rainfall of between 80mm and 100mm, owing to record pre-monsoon showers in most areas of the state.…

• Monsoon Update: South-West Monsoon Advances into Parts of Bay of Bengal

  The South-West monsoon made landfall in parts of the South-West Bay of Bengal, the majority of the South-East Bay of Bengal, the South Andaman Sea and Nicobar Islands, and some parts of the North Andaman Sea.…

• Monsoon expected to arrive over Kerala on 31 May: Weather Department

  Within the next few days, flow is expected to appear over the Andaman Sea. The four-month south-west monsoon season has officially begun. The system is expected to arrive over Kerala on May 31.…

• Immunity Boosters for You in this Monsoon Season

  Everybody loves rainy days, however the diseases that arrives with the rains is a big no no. There are several foods, one can consume in order to improve their immunity and stay clear of the disease causing viruses. There are several fruits, vegetables and herbs…

• Diet Plan for Safe Monsoon 2020: Know What to Eat and What to Avoid

  For most of us, the rainy season might be the season of hot cups of tea-coffee and fried food like pakoras and samosas, but that’s not all it is. Various types of diseases are at their too during this season, such as dengue, malaria, typhoid,…

• Monsoon Turns Deficient in North-West India

  Monsoon in India has arrived timely and so far India has received rainfall 6% above than normal. Due to timely arrival Kharif sowing has got a boost and as on July 17, net sowing area was more than 20% over last year corresponding period’s sowing…

• Karnataka’s sowing target is near to achieve this year, due to the stable monsoon

  Despite the on-going COVID-19 pandemic agriculture activities, the sowing area, and crop intensity grew this year at high rate compared to last year. Karnataka is one such state which saw an increase in agriculture activities in the state as it received good monsoon rains.…

• Video of Frogs Changing Colour to Bright Yellow in Monsoon to Attract Females Goes Viral on Internet

  Video showing a large group of yellow Indian bullfrogs enjoying in a small water body has gone viral on the internet. It was shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parveen Kaswan on Twitter, who said that it was taken in the Amgaon Village, district…

• Mumbai Rains Updates: Moderate to Heavy Rain Forecast for the next 48 hours

  Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings to residents living in Mumbai, Thane and Satara as heavy rains lashed across the region. According to IMD’s district forecast, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are very likely to get heavy rains at isolated places from Thursday to Saturday.…

• Heavy Monsoons prove a blessing for farmers in Bihar

  With the monsoon expected to average 104% of the long period average (LPA) rainfall, the agriculture sector has been looking towards a boost in crop production. Bihar is one state that is in a jubilant mood after getting adequate monsoon rains. The state has seen…

• Delayed Monsoon and Shortage of Water Affects Farmers of Cumbom Valley in Tamil Nadu

  With a delayed monsoon, the Mullaperiyar dam has faced an acute shortage of water leading to a crisis in four districts of the Cumbom valley in Tamil Nadu. As per the data of the Tamil Nadu Public Works Department, the Mullaperiyar water level was 112…

• Assam Floods Death Toll Rise to 16 with 2.5 lakh People Affected

  Floodwaters entered 16 Assam districts and affected more than 2.52 lakh people till now, while the official death toll raised to 16 after one more people died, said State Disaster Management Authority, officials.…

• Why Kerala Opted for Private Weather Forecasting Agencies?

  For the very first time, a State government would fund private weather agencies for providing alerts & warnings about extreme climate events. Usually, weather alerts have been the domain of the India Meteorological Department.…

• Weather Forecast: Southwest Monsoon Further Advances into West, East Madhya Pradesh & East Uttar Pradesh

  According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of West Madhya Pradesh, most parts of East Madhya Pradesh, and some more parts of East Uttar Pradesh.…

• Monsoon2020: COVID-19 Pandemic and Monsoon Season

  Due to Covid-19 pandemic the supply chain of agricultural produce has been disrupted. Labour shortage and restricted movements are adding to the problems of the farmers. The nation-wide lockdown is continuing and the kharif season is fast approaching. Thus, it becomes very important to provide…

• FARMERS ALERT! IMD Predicts Excessive Rainfall in 20 Subdivisions out of 36

  With the country in the middle of a pandemic, every sector is now looking with caution towards the future. Agriculture is also one of those sectors even though it has performed very well in these testing times. The agriculture sector is now an important part…

• #Monsoon 2020: Expert Tips to Stay Fit in This Monsoon

  The rainy season is well known for bringing the host of viral, fungal and food-borne illnesses that can range from simple cold, cough, and fever to stomach pain, diarrhea, food poisoning and gastroenteritis. This illness can occur from any fresh or processed foods whether consumed…

• #Monsoon 2020 NCDEX and SKYMET joins hands to launch two Weather Derivative Products, the first in India

  Record Breaking rainfall, Monsoons exceeding the expectations and Unpredictable Monsoons have been the course last few years. Recent trend is to have the South West Monsoon particularly during August –September and we saw unusually record breaking rainfall and unexpected floods reservoirs brimming to the capacity…