Page 5 - Rain
Lockdown and uneven rainfall hits tea crop, prices firm up at auctions
The production in north India, comprising Assam and north Bengal, is down by 40 per cent from January to June as compared to the figures of 2019
 "Lockdown and uneven rainfall hits tea crop, prices firm up at auctions")
Rain-damaged crops, supply bottlenecks jack up tomato prices 9x in Delhi
Supplies dip more than 50% in National Capital's Azadpur Mandi; prices in Mumbai nearly double
 "Rain-damaged crops, supply bottlenecks jack up tomato prices 9x in Delhi")
In pictures: Delhi and NCR in a jam after heavy rains
The Safdarjung Observatory, the recording of which is considered official for the city, received 12.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 am
 "In pictures: Delhi and NCR in a jam after heavy rains")
Heavy rain hits normal life in Agartala
One of the locals said, "It is very difficult for professionals like us to reach our offices as the roads are all blocked due to incessant rainfall. The transportation has taken a toll due to the rain
Crisil DRIP index: Four states feel the heat as rains turn patchy
Groundnut, tur and bajra are crops seeing some stress
 "Crisil DRIP index: Four states feel the heat as rains turn patchy")
Crisil DRIP: Rains catch up in UP and Haryana, laggard in Bihar, Bengal
The Indian Meteorological Department said August rains are expected to be better than their previous forecast
 "Crisil DRIP: Rains catch up in UP and Haryana, laggard in Bihar, Bengal")
Heavy rain lashes HP; two Gujarat districts declared disaster-affected
In Himachal Pradesh, Dehra Gopipur was the wettest place with 123 mm rain
 "Heavy rain lashes HP; two Gujarat districts declared disaster-affected")
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, waterlogging causes traffic chaos
Weatherman has predicted thunderstorm and heavy rain for tomorrow
 "Heavy rain lashes Delhi, waterlogging causes traffic chaos")
MeT forecasts light rain across Bihar on Sunday
Light rainfall occurred at few places in south and north Bihar whereas Patna, Gaya and Purnea didnot receive rainfall
 "MeT forecasts light rain across Bihar on Sunday")
Rainfall cripples normal life, causes severe traffic jam in Bengaluru
Overflowing lakes and drains coupled with uprooted trees compounded woes for commuters
 "Rainfall cripples normal life, causes severe traffic jam in Bengaluru")
Sudden rains not pre-monsoon: IMD
Predicts southwest monsoon's onset over Kerala's coast will be delayed by six days
 "Sudden rains not pre-monsoon: IMD")
Rain flattens crops in north India
Bright sunshine, however, offsets damage
 "Rain flattens crops in north India")
Unseasonal rain may damage wheat, mustard
Vice-president at Skymet Weather Services said heavy showers can have a bigger impact in north
 "Unseasonal rain may damage wheat, mustard")
