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
71 per cent Indian districts stare at poor monsoon, shows DTE analysis of IMD data
These districts have received deficient or no rain so far
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
Monsoon 2022: Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal stare at deficit rainfall
Rainfall will be termed normal but India will experience less rainfall during southwest monsoon than it used to a decade ago
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
A new method that can advance monsoon forecast
Early prediction of monsoon may be a boon for Indian farmers
IMD releases monsoon forecast for August and September
The rainfall is expected to be above normal across the country during August and September
Chasing monsoon: 2002 saw slowest progression in last 2 decades, shows DTE analysis
Monsoon to cover entire country after July 10 this year
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
Chasing monsoon 2023: India may see normal July rainfall, says analysis
An analysis of forecast data based on three climate models suggests the country will have a normal monsoon in July — 3 millimetres above …
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
There’s 50% chance of monsoon to be below normal or deficit this year
Second half of primary rainfall season for India will witness impact of El Nino, says IMD
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
Monsoon 2023: Central India to remain dry during September
Intraseasonal weather patterns absent in first fortnight of September, indicating high likelihood of rainfall deficit across the country
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