Monsoon In India

RBI policy: Prelude to future rate cuts? Inflation numbers hold the key

The policy remains open-ended on the future possibility of rate cut, which sounds reasonable given that the future course of inflation is hard to gauge

Brace for a bitter chill: IMD warns harsh winter for north Indian states

IMD has predicted a severe cold wave for northern states of India as La Nina conditions develop, anticipating colder-than-normal temperatures in the coming months

Monsoon withdrawal soon, but heavy rains to continue across India: IMD

IMD monsoon update: The IMD predicts that widespread rainfall will continue over parts of Gujarat and western India throughout the week, which could delay the withdrawal in those areas

Monsoon begins to retreat after delivering surplus rains, says IMD

Conditions are favourable for a further retreat of the southwest monsoon from some other parts of West Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat during next 24 hours, the IMD said

Kharif sowing surges to 109.7 mn hectares with in 'above normal' monsoon

Paddy sowing saw a 2.1 per cent increase, reaching 41 million hectares compared to the five-year average

Natural ways to prevent fungus and mould during this monsoon season

Growth of mould, mildew, or fungus on clothing is not only annoying but also harmful to one's health. Here's what to do the next time you notice white, powdery mould growing on your things

Delhi faces severe waterlogging amid heavy rains, IMD issues 'orange' alert

Delhi rains: Heavy rainfall caused significant traffic disruptions and waterlogging in Delhi and the NCR region on Friday, leading the IMD to issue an 'orange' alert

Monsoon season health guide: Tips to prevent the spread of viral fevers

In India, the monsoon season can give rise to viral fever. The monsoons in India generally occur between June and August and this can cause a host of airborne, water-borne or any viral infections

North India to see heavy rain for 4 days; IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi

IMD weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall for Delhi, east Haryana, west Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and northern Madhya Pradesh from September 11 to 14

Monsoon in India: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh face below-average rainfall

IMD weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Punjab and Chandigarh face a 23 per cent rainfall deficit, while Haryana has an 11 per cent shortfall, below expected levels

Delhi, Gurgaon face severe waterlogging, traffic jams amid heavy rains

IMD monsoon update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain across Delhi-NCR through September 14 and issued a 'yellow' alert for the national capital

India's July-August rainfall hits 30-year high, La Niña delayed to November

Rainfall recorded across India during July and August currently stands at 585 mm and is expected to surpass 595 mm, which would be approximately 11 per cent above the long-period average of 535.4 mm

Active monsoon boosts August rain by 36.9% in northwest India, says IMD

In the first 20 days of August, northwest India recorded 36.9% more rain, central India saw a 9.9% surplus but the peninsular region faced a 0.8% deficit

North India's dams hold only 51% of capacity amid below-normal rainfall

Reservoirs in Punjab, Himachal, and Rajasthan are dangerously low on water levels, threatening irrigation and power generation as the monsoon season ends

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, orange alert for Kerala amid heavy rain

IMD weather update: The IMD issued a 'yellow alert' for Delhi; it also issued an 'orange alert' for Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand, with heavy rain throughout the day

Delhi records cleanest air quality for Jan-Aug in six years, AQI hits 53

Delhi recorded its best AQI for any day between January 1 and August 8 from 2018 to 2024, with a reading of 53 at 4 pm on Thursday

IMD issues 'orange' alert in 10 states; flash flood warning in Himachal

IMD weather update: IMD issued an 'orange' alert for today, for heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya

Central India records surplus monsoon rainfall, 9 states face rain deficit

IMD weather update: Northwest, and east and northeast India continues to face rain deficiencies, recording 10% and 13% less rainfall than normal, respectively, since the start of the monsoon season

IMD issues red alert for Maharashtra, MP; orange alert for Kerala, Himachal

IMD weather update: The IMD said heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Konkan, Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Assam, and Meghalaya

India recorded July as warmest month ever for nighttime temperatures: IMD

IMD weather update: The record heat was accompanied by 'exceptionally heavy rainfall' in various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Kerala, which led to significant flooding last month