As Monsoon 2021 reaches its end, DTE traces its erratic trajectory

August was a very dry month with just one low pressure area; such areas could reduce in the future due to global warming

41% probability of below-normal monsoon, says IMD's second stage forecast

During the first stage long-range forecast issued, IMD had predicted 44% probability of below-normal monsoon

To save Tamil Nadu from water crisis, prevent deforestation in Western Ghats: study

The effect of deforestation is felt more during deficit years than monsoon surplus years

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

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

Warming Arabian Sea may be behind sudden, erratic rainfall in pockets of Kerala: Study

Fear floods loom over state as heavy rainfall continues due to Asani

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

Recent rains due to western disturbances pointer to greater climate malaise

While it has rained heavily in certain districts, there has been none in others

Monsoon advances, but in deficit

Reasons for delay: Weak El Nino conditions, very severe Cyclone Vayu

North East reels under floods despite recording highest rain deficit in the country

High variability of rainfall has created increased occurrence of droughts and floods

From Kashmir to Telangana, unusually heavy rain wreaked havoc in 28 districts last week

Some places have even seen about 337 per cent week-over-week increase in rainfall 

What will an El Nino bring next to India?

India’s vital monsoon rains can be disrupted by an El Nino which is a major concern for crop production

Monsoon report card: Rainfall deficit in 8 states, excess in 8 others

Sudden swing from heavy downpour to deficient rainfall in 163 districts in 15 days in August

Deficient rainfall in Bihar, paddy farmers fear drought, crop loss

Most of Bihar’s 38 districts are facing rainfall deficit, according to IMD’s data

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

Heavy rains damage paddy crop in Bihar’s Seemanchal and Kosi regions

Standing crops have been damaged in about 663,776.28 hectares due to floods, excessive rains and waterlogging this year

Total live storage in India’s reservoirs 41% of live storage capacity

Live storage is 141 per cent of the live storage of the corresponding period last year

Slow and weak: 42% of India records rain deficit despite welcoming monsoon a month ago

With at least 290 districts receiving deficient and largely deficient rainfall, about 1.2 million fewer hectares have been planted this …

Summer agony in monsoon season: heat wave persists in several states

Strong westerly winds are flowing in from north India in the absence of monsoon current, thus, increasing both minimum and maximum teperatures

Explained: How is ‘below normal’ monsoon 2023 impacting India’s economy

Deficit of 6% in the country overall; about 31% of India received less than normal rainfall

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

The distribution of rainfall throughout the season would also be skewed

Recurring rains in October call for change in monsoon definition

In the first 10 days of October, 10 states received large excess rainfall while eight had excess rainfall   

Monsoon 2022 ends: 188 districts dry even after heavy rains in last week of September

Between June 1 and September 30, there was 6 per cent more rainfall than normal, IMD said

No relief in sight: Northwest India to swelter till July, say experts

Ongoing westerly desert winds from Arabian Peninsula and lesser rain in the early days of the Southwest Monsoon are the reasons

A poor pre-monsoon: 88 Indian districts have not received any rains, drought-like situation in 12 states

Experts say the absence of pre-monsoon rains damages vegetable crops and affects the preparations for kharif crops

Why were there no cyclones in October and November?

If December also remains cyclone-free, it would be the first time since 1961 that the post-monsoon season would not get a cyclone