Retreating monsoon rains a global phenomenon, can help study climate change
Eight regions across the world experience post-summer rainfall like India, says study
India to have ‘normal’ monsoon in 2021, predicts IMD
Global climatic factors such as El Nino and La Nina are not likely to be at play
Good monsoon pushes up Bihar groundwater level
All 38 districts in the state recorded an increase
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
Southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala, aided by Cyclone Nisarga: IMD
The cyclone will bring heavy rains to interior areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Pulses production in 2019-20 will reduce due to erratic monsoon: IPGA
Trade body also demands of removal of import restriction and quota on green peas
Continuing monsoon: Live storage of all Indian reservoirs now 88 % of their capacity
However, Tripura and Nagaland are still facing a deficit in their reservoirs
Bleak monsoon hurts floriculture in West Bengal
Farmers struggle to store flowers, increase production and end up with low payouts
More than a month into monsoon reservoir levels up only 6%
The country’s 91 reservoirs are holding less than a quarter of water they can
Monsoon watch: How it rained in June
Here's how different Indian states recieved rainfall in the whole of June.
Chasing monsoon 2019: July deficit means 90% chance of falling below normal
If June rainfall remains below 100 mm, it would be fourth time in last 118 years
Monsoon advances, but in deficit
Reasons for delay: Weak El Nino conditions, very severe Cyclone Vayu
Ganga equally polluted in pre- and post-monsoon phase: CPCB report
Prepared in June this year, the report was declassified recently
Rainfall deficit widens as monsoon stays away in first-half of September
Southern peninsula is the worst hit with 72 per cent rainfall deficit
El Niño won’t threaten this monsoon: IMD
While IMD says the climatic phenomenon will be ineffective, other forecasters disagree
Floods damage 55,000 houses, kill 511 people this monsoon
The worst affected states in terms of loss of lives have been Karnataka and Maharashtra
Impact of stalled monsoon: 30-45% decline in sowing of kharif crops in June
Cotton, oilseeds, pulses and coarse cereals are among the worst-hit crops
Highlights of the monsoon session: what the Parliament discussed
Important discussions and reports tabled in the Parliament in from July 17 to August 11
Rise in swine flu cases before monsoon is alarming
The reason for the unusual increase in swine flu prevalence is yet to be known
Poor monsoon to hit food stock hard
Karnataka was the first state to declare drought
Monsoon enters deficit phase
India receives its highest share of rainfall in July, making it critical for farmers
Monsoon brings flood fury to India
Alerts have been sounded in many states
Cyclone Ashobaa slows monsoon progress in India
El Nino is expected to cause further disruptions to rainfall patterns this year