IMD predicts ‘normal’ northeast monsoon, but details on rainfall categories sparse

Northeast monsoon is crucial for several southern states which receive about 30 per cent of their annual rainfall during this season

Take note: there is 44% probability of below-normal monsoon this year

Although IMD predicts normal rain in 2018, there is 44 per cent probability of deficient or below normal monsoon

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

IMD commissions new ensemble prediction systems to improve monsoon forecast

The new 10-day probabilistic forecasts will be able to provide rainfall forecasts with probabilities according to rainfall intensities

Researchers identify missing element in monsoon forecast model

The model has a 'dry bias' vis-a-vis rainfall over Central India; with the new research, a better picture of rainfall over the region and better …

Unmasking the monsoon

Putting together the finer pieces of the monsoon puzzle remains a challenge as new key drivers have emerged

IMD partners with premier institutes to forecast fog more accurately

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and India Meteorological Department have jointly started a project this year to monitor fog

‘Overall monsoon forecast not useful to farmers’

Farmers need short-term rainfall forecasts and agricultural extension services to tide over difficult weather conditions

IMD releases monsoon forecast for August and September

The rainfall is expected to be above normal across the country during August and September

A new method that can advance monsoon forecast

Early prediction of monsoon may be a boon for Indian farmers

IMD forecasts 'below normal' southwest monsoon for 2015

Forecast indicates that El Nino conditions are likely to persist during the southwest monsoon season

India to receive less rainfall, strong El Nino predicted

North-west India will be worst sufferer; IMD forecast says the region will receive only 85 per cent of normal rains

47 per cent chance of deficit rainfall this year, says IMD

Region-wise, the IMD forecast deficit monsoon in the north-east region, and below normal rainfall in north-west region

El Nino can be behind monsoon delay: Experts

There’s a 70 per cent probability of a below normal southwest season this time, says Skymet Weather

Countdown to monsoon arrival starts

Will the southwest monsoon arrive on time over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? 

What monsoon holds for India in 2015

From forecasts over El Niño to fears of economic loss, many predictions in the last week have raised eyebrows

India witnessing second-lowest pre-monsoon rainfall since 1954

According IMD, India received 99 mm rainfall between March and May — with a deficit of 23 per cent

IMD rolls out national monsoon mission

Will collaborate with weather research organisations across the world to improve monsoon forecast all over the country

‘Monsoon withdrawal will be sooner this year’

Down To Earth speaks to climate scientist Elena Surovyatkina, who said the overall south west monsoon over India had shrunk in 2020

Deluge here, drought there: India’s rainfall conundrum continues

Excessive rainfall has led to to floods in 256 districts across 13 states; on the other hand a large part of India is under drought-…

Lightning kills 83 people in Bihar

Many of the victims were farmers, who were sowing paddy in their fields

Did you know this monsoon was the first on a new calendar? Here’s why we needed one

Knowing exact dates of monsoon’s onset, progress and withdrawal is critical for farmers growing kharif crops, given the season is …

India this monsoon: 12% excess rainfall until now, distribution skewed

The North East, for example, is experiencing floods in some regions and below-normal rainfall in others

Southwest Monsoon 2020: Good rains now bring bad news

Excess rainfall in central India is the new normal as India grows warmer. This can also make locust attacks a perennial problem