New Delhi, Jan 1 Minimum temperatures are expected to be higher than normal in most parts of India in January, except in some areas of eastern, northwes..
Schools in Chennai are closed today as heavy rainfall is forecasted across Tamil Nadu. The IMD warns of increased rain due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.
The country ended August with a cumulative rainfall of 6.9 percent above normal since start of the monsoon season.
In its latest bulletin, the IMD has issued forecasts for various weather phenomena across the country.
The IMD forecast of below-normal rains in August does not dispel gloom for the rural economy just yet. However, pulses will continue to be a cause of concern. Inflation could remain sticky and farm incomes uncertain. Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj catches up with DS Pai, IMD senior scientist, Gunvant Patil Hangargekar, General Secretary, AIKCC and Pushan Sharma, Director CRISIL to discuss the impact. Tune in.
Himachal rains Highlights: A large number of roads and bridges have been damaged in flooding. The estimated damage to infrastructure is speculated at Rs 1,800-2,000 crore
Amid bountiful rains, the Safdarjung Observatory did not record any heat wave day in the summer season (April to June) this year for the first time since 2011.