Haryana and Punjab, which were recently hit by floods in several parts, logged over 40 per cent excess rains in July, the Meteorological Department here said. While Haryana recorded 59 per cent excess rainfall, Punjab logged an excess of 44 per cent, it added. Union Territory Chandigarh, the common capital of both… Continue reading Haryana receives 59% excess rainfall in July, Punjab 44%, says IMD
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When and where to expect rainfall
In several parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in the coming days. On August 3, Odisha and eastern Uttar Pradesh, as well as portions of Chhattisgarh and west Madhya Pradesh could see significant rainfall. Similar weather patterns are probably going to be there in east Madhya Pradesh on August 5.… Continue reading When and where to expect rainfall
India likely to get normal rainfall during second half of monsoon: IMD
India is expected to record normal rainfall during the second half of the monsoon season following excess precipitation in July, even as El Nino and other unfavourable conditions may suppress rain in August, the IMD said on Monday. August accounts for around 30 per cent of the precipitation during the monsoon season. … Continue reading India likely to get normal rainfall during second half of monsoon: IMD
Flooding in Beijing highlights climate change’s impact on rainfall
By Kendra Pierre-Louis Torrential rainfall from Typhoon Doksuri inundated Beijing on Monday, flooding neighborhoods, damaging roads and killing two people. Parts of the city saw up to three inches of rain, just over half of what Beijing usually gets in all of July. While it’s too soon to determine whether Typhoon Doksuri was… Continue reading Flooding in Beijing highlights climate change’s impact on rainfall
India likely to experience normal rainfall in August and September: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the second half of the monsoon season (August and September) is most likely to witness normal rainfall. This prediction comes after July saw excess precipitation across the country. According to the IMD, regions like east-central India, parts of the east and northeast, and most subdivisions along… Continue reading India likely to experience normal rainfall in August and September: IMD
India likely to experience normal rainfall in August and September: IMD
So far, during the monsoon season, India has received 467 mm of rainfall, surpassing the normal value of 445.8 mm by five per cent The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the second half of the monsoon season (August and September) is most likely to witness normal rainfall. This prediction comes after July saw… Continue reading India likely to experience normal rainfall in August and September: IMD
Erratic rainfall may lead to higher inflation in near term: BoB research
Economics research department of Bank of Baroda (BoB) said that erratic rainfall across the country has resulted in lower ‘kharif’ sowing this year which is likely to translate into higher inflation in the near term. A report prepared by the department said that rainfall has been six per cent above the long-period average… Continue reading Erratic rainfall may lead to higher inflation in near term: BoB research