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Southwest Monsoon withdraws completely from country

The IMD also announced onset of Northeast Monsoon that brings rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

This year’s monsoon was volatile. What that means for the agri input sector

Bihar rain: 55 dead; BJP MP falls into river, rescued by locals

The causes of deaths include drowning, house collapse, falling of trees and electrocution

Several areas of Bihar, UP flooded; death toll rises to 148

The highest number of deaths 111 were reported from Uttar Pradesh, while 28 people lost their lives in Bihar since last week

India records highest monsoon rains in 25 years: IMD

Monsoon still remains active in several parts of India and withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is likely to start from northwestern areas around October 10, IMD has said

India records highest rainfall since 1994 this monsoon, says IMD as season officially ends

Of the 36 meteorological subdivisions of the IMD, two -- west Madhya Pradesh and Saurashtra and Kutch -- recorded precipitation in 'large excess'.

Monsoon update: India’s September rain on track to be highest in 102 years, withdrawal delayed

This has also resulted in the monsoon rainfall to rise 9 percent above normal – a percentage below the mark at which it would be categorised as ‘excess’

14 die in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh

The meteorological department has said rain/thundershowers are "very likely" at a few places in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh on September 30

Bihar witnesses heavy rainfall for third consecutive day; 18 dead

Patna continued to be among the worst affected, some of its parts submerged in water levels rising up to the chest and its residents being rescued with the help of municipal cranes

Heavy rain lashes Bihar, 13 dead

Over a dozen districts in Bihar were lashed by heavy rainfall for nearly 48 hours bringing normal business to a grinding halt and disrupting rail and road traffic in most places

Rains batter Lucknow, Pune: Climate change is causing abrupt weather patterns in India

Over the past few days, several cities in India, Lucknow, Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad among others, have witnessed torrential rains.

Pune rains: 12 killed in rain-related incidents; schools, colleges closed today

Several low-lying areas in and around Pune witnessed flooding after heavy showers on September 25

Rain alert: Schools, junior colleges in Mumbai, Thane & Konkan shut today after IMD's warning

IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and Thane region for September 19

India's monsoon rains 38% above-average this week: IMD

Monsoon rains are crucial to farm output and economic growth because the agricultural sector accounts for about 15% of India's $2.5 trillion economy.

Mumbai Rains Highlights: Water level start to recede, suburban train service on Central Railway resumes

Live updates of the heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Red alert has been sounded

Monsoon rains above average for fourth straight week

Monsoon rains are crucial to farm output and economic growth as the agricultural sector accounts for about 15% of India's $2.5 trillion economy.

Floods updates: Incessant rains in Madhya Pradesh, several rivers in spate

Updates of the floods in various parts of India

India gets above-average monsoon rains for third straight week: IMD

Overall, India has received 1% more rainfall than average since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Maharashtra flood: Selfish govt, says NCP as pics of CM pop on food

The stickers on which the photographs are printed read: "free rice and wheat distribution to flood-affected families (August 2019)"

In PICS | Torrential rains batter India; Kerala, K'taka and Maharashtra worst-affected; 2 lakh evacuated, dozens dead

Over two lakh people have been evacuated to safer places in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, in Kerala, 28 people have reportedly lost their lives in flood-related incidents.

India's monsoon rains above-average for second straight week: IMD

Overall, India has received 5% less rain than average since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Crisil cuts India's GDP growth to 6.9% from 7.1% for FY20

This cut comes amidst slowing global growth and weak monsoon leading to sluggish Q1 data

July ends with above normal rainfall; monsoon deficiency comes down: IMD

June had recorded rainfall of 87 percent of the Long Period Average, which was deficient, casting fear of drought like situation

Mumbai had second-wettest July in 60 years: IMD

Five years ago, Mumbai had witnessed even more rainfall in July, setting a record

India receives 42% more rains than average this week: IMD

Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as about 55 percent of India's arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture forms about 15 percent of a $2.5-trillion economy that is the third biggest in Asia.