Tag: monsoon

Heavy Rain In Early July Bridges India’s Monsoon Deficit But Causes Flooding

July 7, 2024 admin

The IMD earlier this week said India could experience above-normal rainfall in July New Delhi: Heavy rainfall across large parts of India has compensated for the June deficit, bringing the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more spells of heavy to very heavy rain are likely over…

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Heavy Rain In Delhi-NCR, Roads Flooded, Car Submerged, Traffic Crawls

June 28, 2024 admin

Delhi rain: A car was seen submerged at Minto Road. New Delhi: Parts of Delhi-NCR received heavy rain for the second consecutive day today with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers during the day. Rain, which brought further respite from the scorching heat, also caused waterlogging in several parts of the national capital….

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Heavy Rain In Delhi Brings Some Relief From Intense Heat Ahead Of Monsoon Arrival

June 27, 2024 admin

Monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi by the end of this week New Delhi: Parts of Delhi today received heavy rain, bringing relief from the prevailing sultry conditions. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI showed heavy downpours in Munirka, Sarita Vihar, and other parts of the national capital with the India Meteorological Department…

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Schools, Colleges To Remain Shut Today In 6 Districts

June 26, 2024 admin

Some districts of Kerala have been receiving incessant rainfall for the last two days. Thiruvananthapuram: Schools and colleges will remain closed on Thursday in six districts in Kerala in view of the rain alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the state. The districts that have declared the holidays are Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha,…

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Monsoon Sets In Over Kerala, Likely To Reach Delhi In A Month

May 30, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Southwest monsoon has hit the coast of Kerala and advanced into parts of northeast from Thursday, a day ahead of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast. Earlier, the weather office had announced the onset of monsoon over Kerala by May 31. Kerala has been receiving heavy rains for the past few days resulting…

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A Heavy Monsoon Season Is Great News For These Indian Stocks

May 19, 2024 admin

A recovery in rural stocks is also welcome news for India’s broader stock market (Representational) Stocks of Indian firms that earn a large chunk of their revenues from the nation’s hinterland are showing signs of a revival, as traders bet that bountiful monsoon rains will lead to better crop yields and boost rural demand. Motorcycle…

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India’s hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades

April 1, 2024 admin

Hydro output in India, the sixth-biggest hydropower producer, fell nearly seven times faster than the global average, Ember data showed. File | Photo Credit: NISSAR AHMAD India’s hydroelectricity output fell at the steepest pace in at least 38 years during the year ended March 31, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, as erratic rainfall forced…

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Watch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management

September 22, 2023 admin

Watch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management From delayed onsets marked by intense dry spells, to devastating flash floods and destructive landslides, the monsoon in recent years has been a period of uncertainty and destruction for India. Although there are various factors behind it, there is a general consensus among…

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