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The weather office, however, held out a ray of hope for the situation to change from May 6 with the possibility of rains in the coastal districts, which will spread to other parts of Gangetic West Bengal gradually.

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Heavy rains bring life to standstill in Rajasthan, Mount Abu records 231 mm rainfall

According to the MeT department, Mount Abu witnessed extremely heavy rainfall. At the same time, Abu Road in Sirohi received 160 mm of rain, Ajmer 137 mm, Baniwas in Pali 128 mm and Masalpur in Karauli 120 mm.

Heavy rain batters Odisha; orange alert issued as low-pressure area forms

The MeT Department issued an orange warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rain during the next three days as a low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts.

Monsoon likely to hit Odisha in next three days, says MeT

A low-pressure area has already formed over east-central Bay of Bengal which is linked to the movement of southwest monsoon in the region, he said.

Tourist hotspots in Himachal Pradesh shiver at sub-zero temperatures after snowfall, rains

Kinnaur's Kalpa recorded a low of minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Kufri minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, Dalhousie minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, Manali minus 1.8 degrees Celsius and Shimla minus 1 degree Celsius, it said.

Delhi records min temp of 5.3 degrees Celsisus; mercury to drop further over weekend

The temperature is expected to drop further in the next two to three days.

Diwali effect: Authorities notify air quality to remain 'severe' for next two days in Delhi

In a gross violation of a Supreme Court order, people in several cities burst firecrackers until at least midnight, two hours after the 10 pm deadline.

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Conditions favourable for onset of south west monsoon in Kerala today

While south Kerala has been receiving widespread rains since early today, only few places have received rains in the northern parts. However, it is likely to improve by tomorrow, IMD Thiruvananthapuram Director S Sudevan told PTI.

Monsoon expected to be normal this year, says Met department

The June-September monsoon is likely to be is likely to be 96 percent of the long-period average, the Met department said on Tuesday, a forecast that will be cheered by millions of farmers and the government alike.

Mercury dips to near freezing point in parts of north India

The northern states continued to shiver as the mercury dipped to near freezing point in some parts, while the weather department has predicted "cold to severe cold wave" in the days ahead, peaking on Sunday.

Coldest day in Delhi as temp drops to 5.2 deg, season's lowest

The national capital today witnessed chilly and strong breezy conditions that resulted in the mercury dropping to 5.2 degrees, making it the coldest day of the season so far.

India's wheat output may be hit if temperature rises: ICAR

Wheat is a highly temperature-sensitive crop. Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast warmer winter for this year.

Cyclone Nada further weakens, making landfall in Tamil Nadu

"A large chunk of the depression has crossed coast early morning. However, over 25 percent of the system is yet to make the land fall which will happen soon," a MeT official here said.

Excess rains hit kharif crops in Telangana

The rain gods have been kind this year. The MET department says the monsoons have ended at 97 percent of the long-term average - the best in 3 years. However in Telangana, the very farmers who cheered the onset of the monsoon are now cursing the rains, reports CNBC-TV18's Deepthi Bathini.

Rains to continue in Mumbai for next 2 days: Met Dept

Rains continued to lash the city today as this season's last leg of spell brought temperature down by few notches.

IMD to issue winter forecast and cold wave alerts this year

The IMD has been issuing monsoon forecast for over 25 years now. This will be for the first time that the MET department will be issuing forecast for the winter season. It started forecasting warnings of "severe to very severe" heatwaves during the summer season this year.

It's pouring good news: Met department holds up forecast

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, IMD Head-Long Range Forecasting DS Pai said around 80 percent of country has received normal or above-normal rainfall and Central India has had 18 percent above normal rain in July.

Monsoon covers entire country

According to India Meteorological Department's (IMD), the country has so far received four percent more rainfall than normal.

Monsoon covers nearly entire India; narrows rainfall deficit

The monsoon delivers nearly 70 percent of rains that India needs to water farms, and recharge reservoirs and aquifers. Nearly half of India's farmlands, without any irrigation cover, depend on annual June-September rains to grow a number of crops.

Normal monsoon key to India's continuing recovery: StanChart

According to the global financial services major, domestic factors are likely to shape India's economic growth prospects amid global economic and political uncertainty and hence, performance of monsoon has gained importance in this fiscal year.

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

Twelve persons were killed and 25 others were missing as torrential rains and landslides hit Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts in the wee hours of July 1, burying villages in sludge with many residents trapped under the debris

Policy rates to remain high in 2016 on high food prices: Citi

"Thus, we expect central bank to stay on hold through rest of 2016 if the current policy stance is maintained under the new Governor as there are more upside risks to food inflation," said Citi India in a note today.

Rains in several parts of Himachal, monsoons intensifies: MeT

Mercury dropped by few notches due to intermittent rains in some parts of the state, a Met department official said.