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Central India received 19 per cent more rainfall than the long-period average for the region. New Delhi: A total of 1,492 people died in India during extreme weather events in the 2024 monsoon season, according to data compiled by the India Meteorological Department. The data revealed that 895 people lost their lives due to floods…
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However, the rainfall in July was unevenly distributed, both spatially and temporally. New Delhi: While floods in Assam and heavy rainfall-induced landslides in Kerala have drawn global attention, 25 per cent of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India are still reeling from a rainfall deficit halfway through the monsoon season. According to India Meteorological Department…
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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