The monsoon always catches the government unawares

First there was the mounting suspense. All of India awaited with bated breath the arrival of the south west monsoon. Would it arrive? Miraculously,…

Decadal predictions of the monsoon are needed for effectively managing water resources, agriculture, energy and health

India’s century-long data can help improve future forecasts

Monsoon begins in Kerala 2 days ahead of schedule, advances over Northeast India

Both regions in midst of rainfall spell due to long-lasting cyclonic circulation over Kerala, Remal remnants in Northeast

Monsoon arrives over Bay of Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar archipelago

Except some eastern parts of India and most of the Northeast, all regions may receive good rainfall, according to the India Meteorological …

Expect first pre-monsoon cyclone in Bay of Bengal next week

Cyclone may be severe due to the extremely warm sea-surface temperatures  

Simply Put: Above normal monsoon

India to get ‘above normal’ rain this monsoon season, IMD forecasts

If distributed fairly across the country, the forecast should be a cause of cheer, especially for agriculture

Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India‘s monsoon patterns

Western Indian Ocean and northern Bay of Bengal most affected

Winter monsoon: 2021 had fewest sub-divisions with normal rainfall in five years

The anomaly can be attributed to climate change, say experts

Wet winter, harsh summer, weird monsoon: What La Nina has in store for India in 2022

La Nina will be a major component of IMD's upcoming forecasts

Live water storage in reservoirs at the end of monsoon less than 2020

Punjab recorded the highest deficit of 40%

Monsoon 2021: A month before season’s end, over one-third of districts deficit in rainfall

All the districts in Gujarat have reported deficit or large deficit rainfall

September monsoon forecast: IMD predicts excessive rainfall for south, west, central India

Rainfall may be up to 75% above normal; quick, intense spells can trigger floods

Monsoon 2022: Jharkhand farmers give up on paddy harvest due to scanty rains

Lowest amount of rainfall in the last decade; climate change to blame, says Met

Monsoon 2022: Driest July on record for east and North East India

Both regions will continue to be in deficit for August and September, according to IMD

Monsoon 2022: Himachal sees 7 cloudbursts, 31 flash floods in a month

Cold desert region affected; 133 deaths due to calamities reported in state

Is Monsoon 2022 on schedule?

India to witness a ‘dry’ start to southwest monsoon: IMD

Rainfall will be over 50% below normal in at least 10 major states 

Water levels critically low in India’s reservoirs, river basins due to absence of pre-monsoon rain in areas

Odisha had highest departure from normal storage

Simply Put: Monsoon, a yearly increment

El Nino impact? India to experience below-normal southwest monsoon, predicts Skymet Weather

The distribution of rainfall throughout the season would also be skewed

Extended monsoon, warm winter reduce Alphonso mango yield by 40%

Shortage in supply of the popular variety may keep the prices high

Live storage increased 165% in 123 reservoirs during monsoon

This is 87 per cent of the total live storage capacity of the 123 reservoirs

Monsoon withdrawal from parts of northwest India has started: IMD

The withdrawal is 28 days late this time, compared to 40 days last year

Mid-monsoon update: Officially normal, but 185 districts are deficit in rainfall

Crop acreage has picked up as July rainfall dips by nearly 10 per cent