Southwest Monsoon
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Monsoon withdraws from parts of Rajasthan later than usual
The monsoon, which is critical for India’s farm output, generally begins in June and starts to retreat by September 17.
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Monsoon reaches Kerala after a delay of more than a week
Timely and normal rains are critical for India’s farm output.
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Monsoon to arrive late, hit Kerala on June 4, says weather department
The monsoon rains usually lash Kerala by June 1 and cover the whole country by mid-July.
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Odisha, Telangana likely to get very heavy rainfall for three to five days, says weather department
Parts of Gujarat could also receive heavy showers, adds the agency.
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Mumbai to receive heavy rainfall for next 24 hours, says weather agency
Continuous rainfall has caused waterlogging on streets. Boulders rolled down from a hillock in neighbouring Thane district.
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Countrywide rainfall deficit at 31% till June 6, says IMD
The southwest monsoon has not yet moved beyond south-west Karnataka and the northern part of West Bengal.
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North East likely to receive heavy rainfall due to southwest monsoon, says weather office
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for Rajasthan and southern regions of Punjab and Haryana for the next two days.
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India is expected to receive above normal monsoon rains, says weather department
Timely and normal rainfall will help boost production outlook of crops hit by the heatwave and help control the surging inflation.
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Monsoon reaches Kerala three days ahead of normal time, says weather department
Earlier, the weather department had estimated the seasonal rains to start in the state from June 1.
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Onset of monsoon likely in Kerala in two to three days, says weather department
Kerala and Lakshadweep will receive light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department said.
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