Monsoon 2023

Rainfall between 94 per cent and 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) is considered normal.

Got skin problems after rains? Here’s a list of fruits that enhance your skin health

Monsoon skincare: Fruits, your seasonal allies against humidity, offer vitamins, antioxidants, and immune-boosting powers. Reap the health benefits of fruits like oranges, berries, papaya, watermelon, pineapple, mango, and banana, to keep your skin healthy.

Monsoon News Highlights: Madhya Pradesh on red alert for Aug 3; three districts record above 200 mm rainfall

Monsoon News Highlights: The weather bureau issued the red alert for the state on August 3, predicting isolated extremely heavy rainfalls in the state.

India's rice planting gathers pace as monsoon revives

Earlier this month, India ordered a halt to its largest rice export category – a move that will roughly halve shipments by the world’s largest exporter of the grain.

Maharashtra Rains Highlights: Orange alert issued in Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri

Maharashtra Rains Highlights: Orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudrug, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts till 27th July; Mumbai also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall tomorrow: Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai

IMD issues very heavy rainfall alert for Konkan, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra on July 21 & 22

Mumbai is experiencing severe traffic congestion and waterlogging as the intensity of the rainfall increases over time. More than 100 local trains in Mumbai have been cancelled, further disrupting train service

In Pics: Yamuna river laps walls of Taj Mahal after heavy rain

According to Central Water Commission (CWC), the portion of the river flowing alongside the Taj Mahal rose to 152 metres (499 feet) late on July 18, well above the warning level for potential danger of 151.4 metres.

Govt's discount sale of tomatoes starts in Delhi-NCR, Patna

Among metros, tomatoes were ruling costlier at Rs 178 per kg in Delhi, followed by Rs 147 per kg in Mumbai, Rs 145 per kg in Kolkata and Rs 132 per kg in Chennai on Thursday.

Floods damage 2.40 lakh hectares of paddy crop in Punjab

The paddy crop was damaged mainly in farms in Patiala, Sangrur, Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Fatehgarh Sahib districts.

Weather News Highlights: 34 died in Himachal due to landslides, cloudburst and flash floods

Weather News Highlights: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that Himachal Pradesh would see severe rain beginning on July 14 and lasting up to five days.

CrPC section 144 imposed in Delhi's flood-prone areas as Yamuna water level rises

According to the Central Water Commission's flood-monitoring portal, the Yamuna's water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 207-metre mark at 4 am on Wednesday, the first time since 2013. It rose to 207.55 metres by 1 pm.

In Pics: Rain lashes North India — snippets from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi

As constant rain soaks North India, landslides and flash floods ruined buildings and disrupted daily life. All major rivers, including the Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Swan, and Chenab, are in spate. Flash floods were reported in Manali, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Chamba, causing some shops and vehicles to be washed away.

Gut health in monsoon: Dos and don'ts of a healthy diet this rainy season

Gut health: Seasonal changes, particularly during the monsoon season, can impact gut health. From choosing the right foods to practicing proper hygiene, here are expert tips to ensure a healthy gut this monsoon.

Weather News Highlights: Delhi government issues a flood alert due to heavy rainfall in North India

Weather News Highlights: All schools in Delhi would be closed today as a result of the capital's persistent two-day rain. By Tuesday, it is anticipated that the Yamuna River's water level will have risen above the 205.33-meter danger level.

IMD issues red alert in Gujarat’s Anand, Jamnagar and Kutch for July 7 & 8

Gujarat is one of the few states to have received excessive rainfall so far because of the vigorous monsoon season and Cyclone Biparjoy. The state received 303.1 mm of rain between June 1 and July 5, leaving it with a 102 percent excess.

Monsoon Rains Highlights: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

Monsoon Rains Highlights: The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, and a maximum temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius.

Weather Updates: Mumbai is likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next few days, IMD issues orange alert

Weather Updates: Mumbai's temperatures have dropped as a result of an increase in rain activity. Maximum temperatures at the Santacruz observatory were 29 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees below average.

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: Heavy rainfall expected in Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha over next two days

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: The southwest monsoon storm reached the whole country six days ahead of it normal schedule on Sunday, July 2 according to the India Meteorological Department.

IMD predicts very heavy rainfall in north-eastern states over the next five days

Up to 16 states and union territories experienced below-average rainfall in June, with Bihar and Kerala reporting deficits that were, respectively, 69% and 60% below average.

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: Landslide partially blocks Jammu-Srinagar highway

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: A landslide hit the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district on Monday, disrupting traffic movement in one lane of the strategic road, officials said. The landslide occurred in the Kunfer area of Chanderkote, they said. The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country.

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: IMD predicts overall LPA rainfall to be between 94 percent to 106 percent in July

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: The Konkan and surrounding Western Ghat regions of central Maharashtra are expected to experience high rainfall activity over a few locations during the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: Heavy rains to soak Gujarat during the next 5 days

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: According to irrigation department officials, of the 206 reservoirs in the state, six are on high alert with water nearing the danger mark, three on alert and one has been issued warning, a release issued by the state government said.

Monsoon News Highlights: As monsoon advances, several parts of Gujarat receive heavy rainfall

Monsoon News Highlights: The advancement of the southwest monsoon saw several parts of Gujarat receiving heavy rainfall on Monday, with more showers expected over the next three days. In its forecast issued during the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted 'heavy to very heavy rain' in isolated places in Navsari and Valsad in south Gujarat on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, the IMD said 'heavy rain' may occur at isolated places in Navsari, Valsad, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bharuch and Surat.

Monsoon starts with deficit in 2023, but situation not alarming yet

The months of July and August cumulatively account for two-third of the monsoon received in India during a year and promising IMD predictions give hope

Monsoon 2023 Highlights: On the onset of monsoon, heavy rain expected in some parts of India in the next 48 hours

Biparjoy brings heavy rainfall and mixed weather conditions in most parts of India. However, chances of heavy rainfall in the next three days loom over the southern, central, and western states of India according to weather officials.