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Normalcy Returning as Monsoon Subsides in Tamil Nadu
Much to the relief of people of Tamil Nadu, the fury of North East monsoon has subsided with only a few districts experiencing rains and life was gradually limping back to normal here. The death toll in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu stood at 79.
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August Records Monsoon Deficiency of 22 Per Cent: Meteorological Department
The month of August has recorded a monsoon deficiency of 22 per cent, highest in the season so far, India Meteorological Department (IMD) today said even as the overall deficit declined marginally to 11 per cent.
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32 Per Cent Deficit in Monsoon, Bihar Faces Drought-Like Situation
Farmers in Bihar are staring into the skies, waiting. If it doesn't rain in the coming week, they say, their rice crops would wilt away. The monsoon has brought Bihar only two-thirds the normal level of rain, bringing the state to the brink of agrarian distress.
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Beyond the Obvious: Delicious Regional Monsoon Treats from Across the Country
It is not just pakora but a host of other specials that symbolise the romance of the rains in India.
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Fear of Drought Makes Distressed Farmers Seek Permission to Die
Seven farmers from Maharashtra's Wardha district have written to the state government seeking permission to kill themselves. Deficient rainfall and hailstorms earlier this year had destroyed their crops, and they have not been given the promised compensation by the government since January this year.
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Centre Assures No Threat to Paddy Crop, Despite Deficient Rain Forecast
The government today tried to allay concerns on paddy crop, saying there's no threat to it despite Indian Meteorological Department's projection of deficient rains in July and August. The sowing is under way in most parts of country.
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Less Than Normal Rainfall in July, August: Indian Meteorological Department
Notwithstanding the plentiful rainfall in June, the weatherman has forecast less than normal precipitation over the next two months and advised the Agriculture Ministry to keep ready a contingency plan.
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Monsoon Arrives in West Bengal
Monsoon in West Bengal has officially set in with the eastern metropolis receiving its first set of the seasonal rain today, the Metrological Office said.
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Weakening Monsoon Could Lead to Drier Spells in India, Says a New Study
The monsoon system as a whole is weakening in India, and could lead to more drought-like situations in the long run, says a new study. This comes after the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast of another dry spell in this year's monsoon, just like last year.
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Mumbai Rains: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Promises Advisories Every 2 Hours
On a day which began with parts of Mumbai submerged in thigh-high water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised that updated advisories will be issued every two hours to the city.
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Mumbai Rain: Areas Worst Affected
Train services have been severely hit and schools have been ordered to close after heavy rains lashed Mumbai. Massive traffic jams are being reported across the city with several low-lying areas waterlogged. Stay safe and share your pictures and videos.
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Mumbai Trains Running Normally; Heavy Rains Expected in the Afternoon: Live Updates
Rain continues in Mumbai even as train services were restored normalcy. The city, which had been brought to a standstill on Friday, is expected to receive some heave rain in the afternoon.
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Rainfall 5 Per Cent Above Normal Till Now, Says Weather Department
The country has received five per cent more rainfall than the normal limit until now even as northwest India, the southern peninsula and Central India have received below normal rainfall, the MET department today said.
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Will Provide Power, Seeds Subsidy to Farmers in Case of Monsoon Deficiency: Centre
The government today announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.
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Arrival of Monsoon Over Kerala Delayed: Met Department
Monsoon will be delayed by four-five days this year, the weather office said on Friday. "Monsoon is likely to arrive on the mainland of India over Kerala around June 4-5," Officials of the Indian Metereological Department or IMD officials told NDTV.
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Normalcy Returning as Monsoon Subsides in Tamil Nadu
Much to the relief of people of Tamil Nadu, the fury of North East monsoon has subsided with only a few districts experiencing rains and life was gradually limping back to normal here. The death toll in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu stood at 79.
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August Records Monsoon Deficiency of 22 Per Cent: Meteorological Department
The month of August has recorded a monsoon deficiency of 22 per cent, highest in the season so far, India Meteorological Department (IMD) today said even as the overall deficit declined marginally to 11 per cent.
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32 Per Cent Deficit in Monsoon, Bihar Faces Drought-Like Situation
Farmers in Bihar are staring into the skies, waiting. If it doesn't rain in the coming week, they say, their rice crops would wilt away. The monsoon has brought Bihar only two-thirds the normal level of rain, bringing the state to the brink of agrarian distress.
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Beyond the Obvious: Delicious Regional Monsoon Treats from Across the Country
It is not just pakora but a host of other specials that symbolise the romance of the rains in India.
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Fear of Drought Makes Distressed Farmers Seek Permission to Die
Seven farmers from Maharashtra's Wardha district have written to the state government seeking permission to kill themselves. Deficient rainfall and hailstorms earlier this year had destroyed their crops, and they have not been given the promised compensation by the government since January this year.
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Centre Assures No Threat to Paddy Crop, Despite Deficient Rain Forecast
The government today tried to allay concerns on paddy crop, saying there's no threat to it despite Indian Meteorological Department's projection of deficient rains in July and August. The sowing is under way in most parts of country.
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Less Than Normal Rainfall in July, August: Indian Meteorological Department
Notwithstanding the plentiful rainfall in June, the weatherman has forecast less than normal precipitation over the next two months and advised the Agriculture Ministry to keep ready a contingency plan.
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Monsoon Arrives in West Bengal
Monsoon in West Bengal has officially set in with the eastern metropolis receiving its first set of the seasonal rain today, the Metrological Office said.
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Weakening Monsoon Could Lead to Drier Spells in India, Says a New Study
The monsoon system as a whole is weakening in India, and could lead to more drought-like situations in the long run, says a new study. This comes after the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast of another dry spell in this year's monsoon, just like last year.
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Mumbai Rains: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Promises Advisories Every 2 Hours
On a day which began with parts of Mumbai submerged in thigh-high water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised that updated advisories will be issued every two hours to the city.
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Mumbai Rain: Areas Worst Affected
Train services have been severely hit and schools have been ordered to close after heavy rains lashed Mumbai. Massive traffic jams are being reported across the city with several low-lying areas waterlogged. Stay safe and share your pictures and videos.
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Mumbai Trains Running Normally; Heavy Rains Expected in the Afternoon: Live Updates
Rain continues in Mumbai even as train services were restored normalcy. The city, which had been brought to a standstill on Friday, is expected to receive some heave rain in the afternoon.
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Rainfall 5 Per Cent Above Normal Till Now, Says Weather Department
The country has received five per cent more rainfall than the normal limit until now even as northwest India, the southern peninsula and Central India have received below normal rainfall, the MET department today said.
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Will Provide Power, Seeds Subsidy to Farmers in Case of Monsoon Deficiency: Centre
The government today announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.
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Arrival of Monsoon Over Kerala Delayed: Met Department
Monsoon will be delayed by four-five days this year, the weather office said on Friday. "Monsoon is likely to arrive on the mainland of India over Kerala around June 4-5," Officials of the Indian Metereological Department or IMD officials told NDTV.
