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India's 2026 Monsoon Journey: A Decade's Lowest Rainfall And A Strengthening El Nino
The rainfall shortfall coincided with the development and strengthening of El Nino, a climate pattern associated with warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
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Uneven Monsoon Distribution Hides Severe Regional Rain Deficits In India
Some days have seen little or no rain, followed by spells of heavy rain that have caused waterlogging and flooding.
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Monsoon Rain Comes Rushing Back But El Nino Concerns Remain
Uneven rainfall distribution and emerging global climate patterns present a mixed outlook for the current Kharif cropping season.
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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 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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Gujarat Faces Worst June Rain Deficit In India, Records 82% Shortfall Amid Delayed Monsoon
Gujarat recorded India’s highest June rainfall deficit at 82%, receiving only 20.5 mm rain. The delayed monsoon affected agriculture and intensified heat, but IMD forecast improved rainfall with heavy showers expected in parts of the state.
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Weather Today LIVE: Monsoon Nears Delhi-NCR, Rain Likely Over Next Few Days
Weather Updates Today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and cloudy skies across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India over the coming week.
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315 Districts Across India At High Risk Due To Rainfall Deficit, El Nino
Of the 315 districts, 111 districts with less than 25 per cent irrigation coverage were categorised as the most vulnerable.
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India Records Below-Normal Rainfall, Warm Temperatures In January
India recorded 31.5 per cent below-normal rainfall in January even as temperatures across the country remained above normal, the India Meteorological Department said.
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Halfway Through Monsoon, One-Fourth Of India Faces Rain Deficit: Weather Office
While floods in Assam and heavy rainfall-induced landslides in Kerala have drawn global attention, 25 per cent of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India are still reeling from a rainfall deficit halfway through the monsoon season.
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India's Coffee Harvest Expected To Be Lower Than Estimated This Year
The global coffee supply has been trailing demand for a third year now, pushing up prices.
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India's Coffee Harvest Expected To Be Lower Than Estimated This Year
The global coffee supply has been trailing demand for a third year now, pushing up prices.
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Driest September In Delhi In 16 Years: Met Department
Delhi recorded very less rainfall in September, the lowest for the month in 16 years.
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Kharif Sowing Hit By Deficit Rains; Acreage Down 27% So Far
Area sown under kharif crops was down by 27 percent at 234.33 lakh hectare amid deficient monsoon rainfall last month.
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40 Per Cent South Indian Districts Received Deficient Rainfall: MET Data
More than 40 per cent districts in South India witnessed deficient rainfall this monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department data showed, despite the southern state of Kerala experiencing excessive precipitation.
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India's 2026 Monsoon Journey: A Decade's Lowest Rainfall And A Strengthening El Nino
The rainfall shortfall coincided with the development and strengthening of El Nino, a climate pattern associated with warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
-
Uneven Monsoon Distribution Hides Severe Regional Rain Deficits In India
Some days have seen little or no rain, followed by spells of heavy rain that have caused waterlogging and flooding.
-
Monsoon Rain Comes Rushing Back But El Nino Concerns Remain
Uneven rainfall distribution and emerging global climate patterns present a mixed outlook for the current Kharif cropping season.
-
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 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.
-
Gujarat Faces Worst June Rain Deficit In India, Records 82% Shortfall Amid Delayed Monsoon
Gujarat recorded India’s highest June rainfall deficit at 82%, receiving only 20.5 mm rain. The delayed monsoon affected agriculture and intensified heat, but IMD forecast improved rainfall with heavy showers expected in parts of the state.
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Weather Today LIVE: Monsoon Nears Delhi-NCR, Rain Likely Over Next Few Days
Weather Updates Today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and cloudy skies across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India over the coming week.
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315 Districts Across India At High Risk Due To Rainfall Deficit, El Nino
Of the 315 districts, 111 districts with less than 25 per cent irrigation coverage were categorised as the most vulnerable.
-
India Records Below-Normal Rainfall, Warm Temperatures In January
India recorded 31.5 per cent below-normal rainfall in January even as temperatures across the country remained above normal, the India Meteorological Department said.
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Halfway Through Monsoon, One-Fourth Of India Faces Rain Deficit: Weather Office
While floods in Assam and heavy rainfall-induced landslides in Kerala have drawn global attention, 25 per cent of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India are still reeling from a rainfall deficit halfway through the monsoon season.
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India's Coffee Harvest Expected To Be Lower Than Estimated This Year
The global coffee supply has been trailing demand for a third year now, pushing up prices.
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India's Coffee Harvest Expected To Be Lower Than Estimated This Year
The global coffee supply has been trailing demand for a third year now, pushing up prices.
-
Driest September In Delhi In 16 Years: Met Department
Delhi recorded very less rainfall in September, the lowest for the month in 16 years.
-
Kharif Sowing Hit By Deficit Rains; Acreage Down 27% So Far
Area sown under kharif crops was down by 27 percent at 234.33 lakh hectare amid deficient monsoon rainfall last month.
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40 Per Cent South Indian Districts Received Deficient Rainfall: MET Data
More than 40 per cent districts in South India witnessed deficient rainfall this monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department data showed, despite the southern state of Kerala experiencing excessive precipitation.
