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50 Days In, India's Monsoon Struggles Under El Nino's Grip
The main perpetrator behind this year's sluggish monsoon is El Nino, which causes the unusual warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean that traditionally suppresses Indian monsoonal rains.
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Monsoon Picks Up Pace Despite El Nino, Rainfall Deficit Drops In A Week
The country's rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 8 has come down to 15%
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Monsoon Wraps Entire India, Rain Deficit Down, Kharif Sowing Still Under Cloud
According to the India Meteorological Department, the rainfall deficit has improved from 33% in June to 17% by July 7
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Rains Bring Flooded Roads, Uprooted Trees, Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR
Apart from bringing down temperatures, the rainfall also improved Delhi's air quality, which is usually at high pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at a 'satisfactory' 61 at 9 am.
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Monsoon In Bursts: Why Several States Are Flooded In 'Below-Normal' Year
The first eight days of July brought a sharp increase in rainfall across several parts of the country.
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The Tale of Two Monsoons: Heavy Rains In Mumbai, Dry Spell In Delhi
The experts argue that this distinction between showers received between Delhi and Mumbai has always existed.
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After Oil, Weak Monsoon Emerges As India's Next Economic Worry
The southwest monsoon, which accounts for about 70% of India's annual rainfall, is vital for the $300 billion farm economy and has an outsized influence on food prices, rural demand and broader economic output.
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Monsoon Likely To Cover Most Parts Of Northwest India By June 25: Report
The southwest monsoon, which regained momentum this week, is expected to cover most parts of northwest India, including Delhi, by June 25, well ahead of the usual dates, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Above-Normal June Rainfall To Keep Heat In Check In India: Weather Body
India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in June, which is expected to keep maximum temperatures in check in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
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India Could Experience Above-Normal Rainfall In July: Weather Office
India could experience above-normal rainfall in July, except for parts of the northeastern region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
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Monsoon Ends With 'Normal' Rainfall Despite El Nino: Weather Department
IMD Director General said that with positive factors countering El Nino, the 2023 monsoon season concluded with 94.4 per cent cumulative rainfall which is considered "normal".
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India Braces For More Rain After Floods, Lightning Kill 2,000
Parts of India are bracing for more torrential rain, raising the risk of further causalities after natural calamities such as floods and lightning killed 2,000 people during the current monsoon season.
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Monsoon Rainfall Swings From 10% Deficit To Surplus In 8 Days: Weather Office
The bountiful rains in many parts of India in the first eight days of July have bridged the rainfall deficit for the entire country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Why El Nino Is A Concern For Monsoon In India?
The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal monsoon rainfall in 2023. However, a 90% likelihood of an El Nino weather pattern developing during the June-September monsoon season raises the possibility of less than normal rain.
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India Records 28% Excess Rainfall In Pre-Monsoon Season So Far In 2023
India has received 28 per cent excess rainfall in the pre-monsoon season so far, with the central region gauging precipitation 268 per cent above normal, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
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50 Days In, India's Monsoon Struggles Under El Nino's Grip
The main perpetrator behind this year's sluggish monsoon is El Nino, which causes the unusual warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean that traditionally suppresses Indian monsoonal rains.
-
Monsoon Picks Up Pace Despite El Nino, Rainfall Deficit Drops In A Week
The country's rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 8 has come down to 15%
-
Monsoon Wraps Entire India, Rain Deficit Down, Kharif Sowing Still Under Cloud
According to the India Meteorological Department, the rainfall deficit has improved from 33% in June to 17% by July 7
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Rains Bring Flooded Roads, Uprooted Trees, Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR
Apart from bringing down temperatures, the rainfall also improved Delhi's air quality, which is usually at high pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at a 'satisfactory' 61 at 9 am.
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Monsoon In Bursts: Why Several States Are Flooded In 'Below-Normal' Year
The first eight days of July brought a sharp increase in rainfall across several parts of the country.
-
The Tale of Two Monsoons: Heavy Rains In Mumbai, Dry Spell In Delhi
The experts argue that this distinction between showers received between Delhi and Mumbai has always existed.
-
After Oil, Weak Monsoon Emerges As India's Next Economic Worry
The southwest monsoon, which accounts for about 70% of India's annual rainfall, is vital for the $300 billion farm economy and has an outsized influence on food prices, rural demand and broader economic output.
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Monsoon Likely To Cover Most Parts Of Northwest India By June 25: Report
The southwest monsoon, which regained momentum this week, is expected to cover most parts of northwest India, including Delhi, by June 25, well ahead of the usual dates, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Above-Normal June Rainfall To Keep Heat In Check In India: Weather Body
India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in June, which is expected to keep maximum temperatures in check in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
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India Could Experience Above-Normal Rainfall In July: Weather Office
India could experience above-normal rainfall in July, except for parts of the northeastern region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
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Monsoon Ends With 'Normal' Rainfall Despite El Nino: Weather Department
IMD Director General said that with positive factors countering El Nino, the 2023 monsoon season concluded with 94.4 per cent cumulative rainfall which is considered "normal".
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India Braces For More Rain After Floods, Lightning Kill 2,000
Parts of India are bracing for more torrential rain, raising the risk of further causalities after natural calamities such as floods and lightning killed 2,000 people during the current monsoon season.
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Monsoon Rainfall Swings From 10% Deficit To Surplus In 8 Days: Weather Office
The bountiful rains in many parts of India in the first eight days of July have bridged the rainfall deficit for the entire country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Why El Nino Is A Concern For Monsoon In India?
The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal monsoon rainfall in 2023. However, a 90% likelihood of an El Nino weather pattern developing during the June-September monsoon season raises the possibility of less than normal rain.
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India Records 28% Excess Rainfall In Pre-Monsoon Season So Far In 2023
India has received 28 per cent excess rainfall in the pre-monsoon season so far, with the central region gauging precipitation 268 per cent above normal, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
