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IMD predicts above-normal monsoon, raising hopes for agriculture sector

"India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September), with cumulative rainfall estimated at 105 per cent (with a model error of 5 per cent) of the long-period average of 87 cm," said M Ravichandran, secretary in the Earth Sciences Ministry

FirstUp: PM Modi in Thailand, Trump’s auto tariffs to come into effect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Thailand today to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit. He is also scheduled to meet Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Meanwhile, in the US, a new tariff on imported cars and auto parts will come into effect

How powerful is Cyclone Fengal heading toward Tamil Nadu? How is state preparing for it?

The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal on Wednesday near the Tamil Nadu coast. A red alert has been issued in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh. NDRF and state teams have been deployed to vulnerable regions and a holiday has been declared in education institutions as heavy to extremely heavy rains are expected

Cyclone Dana to make landfall soon: How to track it in real-time?

The severe cyclonic storm Dana will make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha late Thursday and early Friday. While the IMD issues regular alerts about the cyclone, it does not have a real-time tracker. Here’s how you can stay up to date

Floods, deaths and more: How Gujarat is devastated by heavy rains, which are likely to worsen

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc across Gujarat, resulting in flood-like situations in numerous districts and rivers crossing the danger mark. About 15 people are reported dead, train and flight services are affected, and there’s no electricity in a few districts. The situation is expected to become severe as the India Meteorological Department said that the state may witness rainfall until September 1

What caused Wayanad landslides? A study throws up some answers

The scientific study conducted by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) said more than 140 mm of rain occurred in a single day in Wayanad – equivalent to nearly a quarter of annual rainfall in London – on soil that were highly saturated following seasonal monsoon showers over two months across Kerala

This Week in Explainers: Why is Kerala so prone to landslides?

Kerala witnessed deadly landslides that killed hundreds of people in the Wayanad district. Nearly every year, the southern state reels from such landslips in the monsoon. But why does this happen? Here’s this and more in the weekly roundup of stories from India

Rain to stay: IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in August and September

Currently, neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions are present in the equatorial Pacific region. However, recent forecasts from the Monsoon Mission Climate Forecasting System (MMCFS) and other climate models indicate that La Niña is expected to develop during the latter part of the monsoon season, around the end of August

Delhi Deluge: Heavy rains kill 5, schools shut as roads in capital flooded, IMD issues red alert

Severe downpours have brought life to a standstill in Delhi as commuters face traffic snags while several flights have been diverted from the national capital

Mumbai’s red alert: Has IMD got the monsoon forecast wrong once again?

Mumbai is supposed to be witnessing moderate showers today, according to the IMD. But the city has received little to no rainfall so far. India’s weather agency is often criticised for its monsoon forecasts. Here's what is going on