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Poor monsoon becoming major worry for Indian markets The poor monsoon is becoming a major worry and unless the rains revive soon, the economy and markets will come under a cloud, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. The declining bond yields in the US has turned the global market construct favourable for equities. But this is unlikely to create a highly favourable environment in the Indian market since the poor monsoon is becoming a major worry, he said. It is important to remember that the RBI&...
Poor monsoon becoming major worry for Indian markets
Poor monsoon becoming major worry for Indian markets
Source: Accord Fintech
31/08/2023 12:58:34 PM
`Sufficient coal stock available to meet demand of power plants during monsoon` Power Minister RK Singh will hold a meeting on August 22 to review the availability of coal for thermal power plants, especially in view of the ongoing monsoon season, even as coal ministry has said that 77 million tonnes of dry fuel is currently available, which is more than sufficient to meet the requirement of power sector, highly placed sources said.  The meeting comes just days after Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi had last week reviewed the availability of coal, where it w...
`Sufficient coal stock available to meet demand of power plants during monsoon`
`Sufficient coal stock available to meet demand of power plants during monsoon`
Source: IANS
22/08/2023 9:19:59 AM
India fuel sales slow due to monsoon rains Indian state retailers' gasoline and diesel sales fell in the first half of August from the previous month and a year ago, preliminary sales data showed on Wednesday, as industrial activity and mobility was hit due to monsoon rains. Fuel demand in India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, typically falls during the four-month monsoon season beginning in June as parts of the country are affected by heavy floods. State retailers sold 1.19 million metric tons of g...
India fuel sales slow due to monsoon rains
India fuel sales slow due to monsoon rains
Source: Reuters
16/08/2023 11:19:40 AM
Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India Indian farmers have planted 28.3 million hectares (69.9 million acres) with summer-sown rice, according to the farm ministry's latest data, up 3.28% from the same period last year, as robust monsoon rains encouraged the expansion of acreage. Higher rice planting in India, the world's second-biggest producer of the grain, will ease concerns about lower output of the staple. India late last month ordered a halt to its largest rice export category a move that will roughly halve shi...
Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India
Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India
Source: Reuters
6/08/2023 9:02:15 AM
India`s rice planting gathers pace as monsoon rains revive Indian farmers have planted 23.7 million hectares with summer-sown rice so far, according to the farm ministry's latest data, up 1.71% year-on-year, as crucial monsoon rains revived in July and helped farmers accelerate sowing. Higher rice planting in India, the world's second biggest producer of the grain, will ease concerns about the lower output of the staple. Earlier this month, India ordered a halt to its largest rice export category - a move that will roughly halve shipmen...
India`s rice planting gathers pace as monsoon rains revive
India`s rice planting gathers pace as monsoon rains revive
Source: Reuters
29/07/2023 12:24:03 PM
Vegetables in India to cost more for longer on erratic monsoon Vegetable prices in India are set to stay higher for longer, as erratic monsoon rains delayed planting and damaged ripening crops, farmers and traders said. Vegetables prices, which have a 6% weighting in the overall consumer price index (CPI), hit a seven-month high in June, rising 12% month-on-month, official data shows. Prices usually ease from August, when the harvest makes its way to the market, but this year, traders expect costs to remain high until October as supplies stay tight...
Vegetables in India to cost more for longer on erratic monsoon
Vegetables in India to cost more for longer on erratic monsoon
Source: Reuters
28/07/2023 12:47:47 PM
Dietary recommendations for Monsoon With the Monsoon set in, on the health front we get to deal with a change in our diets and due to the erratic weather fluctuations It is an important time of year to take extra care of your health. As per classical Ayurveda tenets the body tends to get debilitated during the summer due to the heat and during the Monsoons one will experience a further decrease in one’s metabolism capacity and be more susceptible to digestive discomforts and even diseases. The monsoons brings about adv...
Dietary recommendations for Monsoon
Dietary recommendations for Monsoon
Source: IANS
23/07/2023 3:50:06 PM
Taking care of gut health through the monsoons After having struggled with the sweltering weather, the arrival of the monsoon brings a great respite to each of us. As much as people love to be drenched in the rains, the monsoon brings with it a lot more than that. Yes, it is this time of the year, when the digestive system of our body becomes highly sensitive due to waterborne infections. And one of the reasons why infections cause discomfort to your gut is due to a disbalance in the gut microbiota (native microbes present in our digestiv...
Taking care of gut health through the monsoons
Taking care of gut health through the monsoons
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 5:16:37 PM
Forecast for a below-normal monsoon added risk to economy  A below-normal monsoon, which irrigates more than half of Indias farmlands, is an added risk to the economy, raising concerns regarding food production and the ability of the rural economy to prosper, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Skymet expects the upcoming monsoon to be 94 per cent (with an error margin of +/-5 per cent) of the long period average of 868.6 mm for the four-month period from June to September this year amid the El Nino threat. The repo...
Forecast for a below-normal monsoon added risk to economy
Forecast for a below-normal monsoon added risk to economy
Source: IANS
11/04/2023 12:00:37 PM
The Economy Observer - Monsoon Diary: No signs of southwest monsoon retreating By Motilal Oswal Financial Services Southwest monsoon at a 7% surplus as of 27th Sep’22 * With only three days left for the southwest monsoon season to officially come to an end, rainfall still seems to be in abundance in the central and southern regions. Therefore, all-India cumulative rainfall, which has been in the range of +7% to +10% since the beginning of Aug’22, still stood at a surplus of 7% as of 27th Sep’22 (refer to Exhibits 1, 2, and 3). While rainfall in the eastern region had gone into a defic...
The Economy Observer - Monsoon Diary: No signs of southwest monsoon retreating By Motilal Oswal Financial Services
The Economy Observer - Monsoon Diary: No signs of southwest monsoon retreating By Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
29/09/2022 12:09:47 PM
India`s August crude imports fall m/m on monsoon demand lull India's crude oil imports fell more than 13% in August month-on-month, government data showed on Monday, as monsoon rains restricted activity and slowed consumption in the world's third-biggest oil consumer. Crude oil imports last month fell to 17.55 million tonnes from July, data from the website of the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed. But, imports in August were up 0.9%, compared with the corresponding period last year. Demand for industrial fuel such as diesel typ...
India`s August crude imports fall m/m on monsoon demand lull
India`s August crude imports fall m/m on monsoon demand lull
Source: Reuters
19/09/2022 4:09:27 PM
Economy Observer : Southwest monsoon surplus in the southern region strengthens - Motilal Oswal Financial Services Southwest monsoon at a 6% surplus as of 12th Sep’22 * Rainfall in central and south India appears to be in abundance in CY22. However, rainfall in northwestern and north eastern regions seems to be lacking. Therefore, all-India cumulative rainfall as of 12th Sep’22 stood at a surplus of only 6% v/s a surplus of 7% at the end of Aug’22 and 8% at the end of Jul’22 (refer Exhibits 1, 2, and 3). * As of 2nd Sep’22, Kharif sowing was ~99% of normal sowing, lower...
Economy Observer : Southwest monsoon surplus in the southern region strengthens - Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Economy Observer : Southwest monsoon surplus in the southern region strengthens - Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
14/09/2022 2:07:28 PM
Prep your skin for festive season this monsoon This holiday season, don't let the monsoon's dryness rob you of your potential glass-skin. Everyone wants their skin to be well-hydrated, but how many people truly succeed in doing so? While the monsoon season provides us with lovely, fresh air, greenery everywhere, and such a picturesque climate, it also has its fair share of skin problems. While it has many positive aspects, it also has its fair share of skin problems, such as dryness, dullness, itching, and acne, all of which are i...
Prep your skin for festive season this monsoon
Prep your skin for festive season this monsoon
Source: IANS
21/08/2022 12:40:11 PM
Hair Damage during Monsoon is real  After enduring the oppressive heat of summer, we are all in agreement that the monsoon season is pure delight. It is a warm experience to travel to a local hill station in the rain and chilly air. During the monsoons, we often enjoy our lazy weekends by practicing self-care and simply concentrating on how to improve our bodies and skin. Not only do we neglect our haircare regimen, but it frequently falls lower on the priority list. Although we have liked getting soaked in the rain...
Hair Damage during Monsoon is real
Hair Damage during Monsoon is real
Source: IANS
11/08/2022 2:53:12 PM
Cocktails to enjoy the monsoons at home  It's a perfect time to chill at home with your favourite drinks as the rain drizzles in the background as the monsoon season descends upon us in all its majesty. A simple DIY cocktail in your hand is the ideal way to enjoy a quiet rainy day. Let the flavour of the conversation permeate as you sip on these delectable whisky and gin cocktails as everyone chatters away. Here are some of the best drinks for the monsoon season: Rich & Restless INGREDIENTS 60 ml Grant'...
Cocktails to enjoy the monsoons at home
Cocktails to enjoy the monsoons at home
Source: IANS
11/08/2022 2:23:36 PM
Monsoon glow up: TV actresses share beauty secrets that keep them glowing in the rains Ditching the sarees and heavy makeup, renowned television actresses share their monsoon fashion and style secrets. From dresses to skirts, natural makeup is what makes their rainy day fashion statements. TV actresses spoke to IANS and share their go to secrets for glowing skin, perfect makeup and on-point fashion statement for monsoon. Devoleena Bhattacharjee, popularly known as small screen's 'Gopi Bahu' shared that this season is "best for knee-length skirts and capri...
Monsoon glow up: TV actresses share beauty secrets that keep them glowing in the rains
Monsoon glow up: TV actresses share beauty secrets that keep them glowing in the rains
Source: IANS
6/08/2022 2:29:28 PM
Heavy rains lead to increased hydropower generation in Tamil Nadu The heavy southwest monsoon in the Western Ghats and constant inflow of water from reservoirs in Karnataka have led to dams in Tamil Nadu gaining full capacity. In the first week of July, an average of 18 million units of electricity were generated. However, heavy rain and an increase in the water level have led to generation of 21 million units on July 31 only which is a quantum jump in the generation of electricity. The total installed capacity of hydroelectric power is 2321.90 MW wit...
Heavy rains lead to increased hydropower generation in Tamil Nadu
Heavy rains lead to increased hydropower generation in Tamil Nadu
Source: IANS
4/08/2022 2:35:08 PM
India`s power consumption grows marginally by 3.8% in July Power ministry data has showed that India's power consumption grew marginally by 3.8 per cent year-on-year to 128.38 billion units (BU) in July 2022 amid widespread rains across the country in July with the onset of the Monsoon. According to the data, power consumption in July last year was recorded at 123.72 BU, which was higher than 112.14 BU in the same month of 2020. However, the peak power demand met, which is the highest supply in a day, during July dipped to 190.38 GW. The peak ...
India`s power consumption grows marginally by 3.8% in July
India`s power consumption grows marginally by 3.8% in July
Source: Accord Fintech
2/08/2022 12:22:32 PM
Monsoon rains dampen India`s July fuel demand Gasoline and gasoil sales by Indian state refiners in July fell from a month earlier as monsoon rains restricted mobility and construction work while high inflation curtailed overall demand for goods, preliminary sales data shows. Fuel demand in India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer, typically falls during the four-month monsoon season beginning in June as parts of the country are hit by heavy floods. Gasoil demand in July fell by about 16% to 6.42 million tonne...
Monsoon rains dampen India`s July fuel demand
Monsoon rains dampen India`s July fuel demand
Source: Reuters
1/08/2022 1:43:48 PM
The Economy Observer : Southwest monsoon season well under way By Motilal Oswal Financial Southwest monsoon season well under way Southwest monsoon at a 13% surplus as of 17th Jul’22 * The rainfall surplus in central/southern regions has increased to 31%/37% as of 18th Jul’22 from 25%/34% (v/s normal levels). Moreover, the deficit in the northwest region has reduced to -7% as of 17th Jul’22 from -10% as of 13th Jul’22. Consequently, the all India cumulative rainfall as of 17th Jul’22 stood at a surplus of 13% as compared to a surplus of 11% as o...
The Economy Observer : Southwest monsoon season well under way By Motilal Oswal Financial
The Economy Observer : Southwest monsoon season well under way By Motilal Oswal Financial
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
19/07/2022 11:24:46 AM
Southwest monsoon season progresses with an improvement - Motilal Oswal Southwest monsoon season progresses with an improvement Southwest monsoon at 4% deficit as of 3rd Jul’22 * India’s cumulative rainfall stood at a deficit of 4% v/s normal levels as of 3rd Jul’22 compared to 7% deficit a week ago. This improvement is attributable to better rainfall in all regions. While rainfall in the north-west region has reported 0% deficit that in the east and north-east continue exhibiting surplus rains. Deficiency in both the southern and central ...
Southwest monsoon season progresses with an improvement - Motilal Oswal
Southwest monsoon season progresses with an improvement - Motilal Oswal
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
6/07/2022 12:43:01 PM
Expert-led skin solutions for the monsoon Does the very thought of going out in monsoon scare you? With the onset of monsoon and slow transition from the summers, not only do we experience showers or the fluctuation in temperature but several skin problems too. Considering many people have worked remotely for about a year (or more), returning to a pre-pandemic workplace environment can take some preparation and mindset shifts, one of them is taking care of your skin. As we head back to the office, the increased exposure to sunligh...
Expert-led skin solutions for the monsoon
Expert-led skin solutions for the monsoon
Source: IANS
29/06/2022 3:55:41 PM
Weekly Update: June witnessed rainfall deficit, but much of the season still remains - Motilal Oswal Southwest monsoon at 7% deficit as of 26th Jun’22 *  After a brief three-day period (22nd -24th Jun’22) of heavy rainfall in the northwest region, which led to 0% deficit in all-India rainfall on 22nd Jun’22, India’s cumulative rainfall has once again reported a deficit of 7% (v/s normal levels) as of 26th Jun’22, compared with a surplus of 20% in CY21 and 22% in CY20. The deficiency is caused by the northwest region, which has again fallen into defi...
Weekly Update: June witnessed rainfall deficit, but much of the season still remains - Motilal Oswal
Weekly Update: June witnessed rainfall deficit, but much of the season still remains - Motilal Oswal
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
28/06/2022 1:38:33 PM
Recipes to enjoy on a Rainy Evening Monsoon snacking is always guilt free... that cup of chai, a deep fried snack... just yum! Try these recipes for your evening indulgence. ONION CHEESE PAKODA INGREDIENTS: For Onion Mixture . 2 Cups Onion, sliced . 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder . 2 tsp Red Chili Powder . 1/2 tsp Ajwain . 1 tsp Ginger, chopped . 1 Green Chili, chopped . Salt, to taste . 1/2 Cup Besan/ Gram Flour . 1/4 Cup Rice Flour, optional . 5 tbsp Water Other Ingredients . Oil, for dee...
Recipes to enjoy on a Rainy Evening
Recipes to enjoy on a Rainy Evening
Source: IANS
26/06/2022 1:50:08 PM
Uttar Pradesh government to launch portal for direct mineral purchase Individuals, real estate companies and government agencies in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow can now purchase sand and river sand directly from stockists for construction work in monsoon. The Mining Department portal 'Mine Mitra', that will be to be launched soon, will enable direct buying and selling from July this year. As mining and excavation in river basins is suspended in monsoon, the retail rates of sand and river sand shoot up during this period. According to the governm...
Uttar Pradesh government to launch portal for direct mineral purchase
Uttar Pradesh government to launch portal for direct mineral purchase
Source: IANS
20/06/2022 9:11:04 AM
Monsoon getaways A quick vacation in the monsoons is a great way to recharge those batteries and indulge in some R&R. Here are some places which make for a spectacular getaway through the rainy season. Munjoh Island House, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Imagine a hillside resort surrounded by coconut palms, betel leaves, mango, banyan, and even jackfruit trees, with elegant villas and unique room configurations. If this sounds like a place you'd like to visit for a vacation, look no further than Mu...
Monsoon getaways
Monsoon getaways
Source: IANS
14/06/2022 4:53:05 PM
India's crop-nourishing monsoon rains to pick up steam by mid-June NEW DELHI -India's monsoon rains are likely to pick up by mid-June, the chief of the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) told Reuters on Wednesday, spurring the sowing of crucial crops such as rice, corn, cotton, soybean, sugarcane and peanuts. "As per our extended range forecast, rainfall activity is likely to increase by June 15," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the IMD, told Reuters in an interview. "That spell of rainfall is likely to co...
India's crop-nourishing monsoon rains to pick up steam by mid-June
India's crop-nourishing monsoon rains to pick up steam by mid-June
Source: Reuters
9/06/2022 8:10:13 AM
Monsoon and its impact on inflation The IMD has declared the onset of monsoon and the next four months will be key for agriculture given the overlap of the kharif season crop sowing. This year, IMD expects monsoon rainfall to most likely be 'normal' with La Nina and Indian Ocean Dipole conditions also likely to be favourable. Ultimately, spatial and temporal rainfall distribution matters, not just the overall quantum. If it is regionally skewed, records extreme events or picks up only towards the end of the season, sowi...
Monsoon and its impact on inflation
Monsoon and its impact on inflation
Source: IANS
4/06/2022 4:15:38 PM
Maintain lustrous hair through the monsoons The most anticipated season to escape the summer heat is approaching. While we enjoy soaking ourselves in the rain, the season can be the most difficult on hair care. Monsoons cause your hair to become tender, making it prone an unnatural level of frizz, resulting in a lack of shine, excessive dandruff, and hair fall. Want to keep your hair lustrous while also showing off your locks? Try these products: Hair Smoothing Serum Because of the humidity in the air, frizzy hair is very comm...
Maintain lustrous hair through the monsoons
Maintain lustrous hair through the monsoons
Source: IANS
30/05/2022 4:29:06 PM
Roof-top moments to cherish pre-monsoon Want to enjoy a beautiful sunset while eating delicious food? Tired of going to restaurants with boring interiors, cramped spaces, and repetitive themes? Visit these stunning locations with breathtaking views before the monsoon ruins your plans. 1522 Want solace in the arms of nature? Find this safe nest, beautifully positioned in the middle of an urban jungle to help you dwell in its fresh vibe. Hitchki, Powai Need a break from your lacklustre daily routine? What you need is a me...
Roof-top moments to cherish pre-monsoon
Roof-top moments to cherish pre-monsoon
Source: IANS
29/05/2022 2:01:06 PM
Monsoon till Aug 9% less than normal, Sept likely above normal  Monsoon rainfall from June 1 till August 31 has shown a deficiency of 9 per cent compared to the long period average (LPA) while the monthly rainfall over the country as a whole during September 2021 is most likely to be above normal, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday. Announcing the forecast for September over the country, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the rainfall average over the country as a whole during September 2021 is most likely to...
Monsoon till Aug 9% less than normal, Sept likely above normal
Monsoon till Aug 9% less than normal, Sept likely above normal
Source: INAS
1/09/2021 4:51:54 PM
Uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall likely to impact kharif sowing: Crisil Research Crisil Research in its latest report has said that uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall is likely to impact the kharif sowing, which is expected to fall one per cent as compared to last year. It added ‘in our view, overall kharif sowing is expected to remain one per cent lower year-on-year.’ It also said ‘Cumulative sowing till August 8 was two per cent lower year-on-year, attributable to the advancement in sowing last year, and three per cent higher than the average of t...
Uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall likely to impact kharif sowing: Crisil Research
Uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall likely to impact kharif sowing: Crisil Research
Source: Accord Fintech
12/08/2021 11:34:22 AM
Normal rainfall likely in Aug-Sep across nation: IMD  Rainfall over the country as a whole during the second half (August to September period) South-West monsoon season is most likely to be normal with a tendency to be on the positive side of the normal. Monthly rainfall for August is most likely to be normal -- 94 to 106 per cent of Long Period Average (LPA), India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mahapatra said. He was addressing a virtual press conference to declare southwest monsoon rainfall forecast fo...
Normal rainfall likely in Aug-Sep across nation: IMD
Normal rainfall likely in Aug-Sep across nation: IMD
Source: IANS
2/08/2021 2:33:55 PM
India's monsoon rains forecast to be average in August, September NEW DELHI - India is likely to receive an average amount of rainfall in August and September, the state-run weather office said on Monday, raising expectations of higher crop yields in Asia's third-biggest economy, which relies heavily on the vast farm sector. "As per most parameters, we expect monsoon rains to be normal in August and September this year," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD), told a news conferenc...
India's monsoon rains forecast to be average in August, September
India's monsoon rains forecast to be average in August, September
Source: Reuters
2/08/2021 1:19:26 PM
After a lull, India's monsoon splashes entire country, easing crop concerns NEW DELHI -India's monsoon has splashed back into life after a lull, covering the entire country including the capital New Delhi and lifting the threat of a slowdown in planting crucial summer crops such as rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean. The monsoon covered the entire country on Monday, including major grain and oilseed regions, five days later than usual, said the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD). After lashing the southernmost Kerala coast on June 3, the...
After a lull, India's monsoon splashes entire country, easing crop concerns
After a lull, India's monsoon splashes entire country, easing crop concerns
Source: Reuters
14/07/2021 9:48:42 AM
Government set to introduce 17 new Bills in Monsoon Session The government is going to introduce 17 new Bills in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on July 19. With the much awaited Cabinet reshuffle finally done and dusted, it is time for governance again. The bills include changes in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) � replacing the Ordinance enabling prepackaged resolution schemes for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and allowing corporate debtors to propose a resolution plan for the stressed ...
Government set to introduce 17 new Bills in Monsoon Session
Government set to introduce 17 new Bills in Monsoon Session
Source: IANS
13/07/2021 12:44:04 PM
How to protect your precious jewellery during monsoon Did you know that the heightened humidity during the monsoon season has detrimental effects on your precious jewels? Be it gold ornaments, delicate silver, precious pearls or sparkling diamonds, all need to be handled with care during the rainy season. Moisture hampers the quality of numerous metal alloys and tarnishes their original lustre. Here are some tips shared by experts at Reliance Jewels on how to protect your various jewellery pieces: Diamond Since diamonds are least prone ...
How to protect your precious jewellery during monsoon
How to protect your precious jewellery during monsoon
Source: IANS
25/06/2021 2:54:55 PM
Expert recommended baby skincare routine for the monsoons The rainy season has already begun and parents need to alter their baby care practices and routine to ensure the baby's skin is looked after well. A newborn baby's skin is 40-60 times thinner than an adult and hence needs the gentlest care and nourishment. IANSlife speaks to Pradeep Suryawanshi, Professor and Head, Department of Neonatology, BVU Medical College, Pune and Member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), who shares a guide for the best skincare practices for babies duri...
Expert recommended baby skincare routine for the monsoons
Expert recommended baby skincare routine for the monsoons
Source: IANS
18/06/2021 2:13:27 PM
Monsoon superfoods to include in your diet Along with strong winds and incessant rain, the monsoons in India also usher in a time for savoury delicacies. It is important to remember that extreme change in weather conditions has an impact on our digestive system and makes it vulnerable to infections. Consuming certain foods items that are rich in nutrients and help strengthen the body's immune system can help protect ourselves. Rohit Shelatkar, VP at Vitabiotics, Fitness & Nutrition Expert shares a list of these super foods: ...
Monsoon superfoods to include in your diet
Monsoon superfoods to include in your diet
Source: IANS
17/06/2021 2:48:09 PM
Atmospheric conditions not favourable for monsoon in Delhi, 4 other states Large-scale atmospheric conditions currently are not favourable for further advance of monsoon into Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana, the National Weather Forecasting Centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. However, there could be slow progress into some parts of Uttar Pradesh during the next five days in association with the existing cyclonic circulation over east Uttar Pradesh in the lower levels. The IMD has predicted partly cloudy sky with ligh...
Atmospheric conditions not favourable for monsoon in Delhi, 4 other states
Atmospheric conditions not favourable for monsoon in Delhi, 4 other states
Source: IANS
17/06/2021 2:24:56 PM
Monsoon covers two-third of India earlier than usual, to accelerate crop sowing MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's annual monsoon rains have covered two-third of the country, nearly a fortnight ahead of the normal schedule, a weather department official said on Monday, adding that conditions are favourable for further advancement into the north-western parts this week. The early arrival of monsoon rains in central and northern India will help farmers accelerate sowing of summer-sown crops such as paddy rice, cotton, soybean and pulses, and may boost crop yields too. &q...
Monsoon covers two-third of India earlier than usual, to accelerate crop sowing
Monsoon covers two-third of India earlier than usual, to accelerate crop sowing
Source: Reuters
14/06/2021 2:34:39 PM
Southwest monsoon advances further, covers entire northeast The southwest monsoon on Sunday further advanced into central Arabian Sea, thus covering further parts of the country, including the entire northeastern region. The monsoon, which hit Kerala two days ago, has advanced into most parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, some more parts of Maharashtra, the entire Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, some more parts of Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, central Bay of Bengal and northeast Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. ...
Southwest monsoon advances further, covers entire northeast
Southwest monsoon advances further, covers entire northeast
Source: IANS
7/06/2021 10:21:44 AM
How to deal with dampness on your walls during the monsoons Many people believe that dampness on walls is due to a faulty wall, flooring or ceiling work in our neighbours home. However, even a poorly tiled bathroom can cause damp patches on the outer walls, making your bedrooms and passages look bad. Parikshat Hemrajani, co-founder of Hipcouch, an interior design company says: "Dampness results in peeling paint, mould, fungus, leakage and making the home look sticky. If ignored, dampness could do serious damage to the walls and structure of th...
How to deal with dampness on your walls during the monsoons
How to deal with dampness on your walls during the monsoons
Source: IANS
3/06/2021 3:52:40 PM
Monsoon rains arrive on Kerala coast in southwest India - weather office MUMBAI - India's annual monsoon arrived on the Kerala coast on Thursday, the state-run weather office said, marking the start of the four-month rainy season crucial for the farm-dependent economy. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declares the arrival of monsoon rains only after parameters measuring consistency of rainfall over a defined geography, intensity, cloudiness and wind speed are satisfied. Rains usually lash Kerala state, on India's southwest coast, from around...
Monsoon rains arrive on Kerala coast in southwest India - weather office
Monsoon rains arrive on Kerala coast in southwest India - weather office
Source: Reuters
3/06/2021 12:43:47 PM
Monsoon likely to hit Indian coast around May 31: India Meteorological Department NEW DELHI  - Monsoon rains are likely to hit India's southern coast around May 31, in line with typical patterns, the state-run India Meteorological Department said in its latest forecast on Sunday. Conditions are likely to become favourable for monsoon onset over the southern tip of the coastal Kerala state around May 31, the department said in its latest forecast. Nearly half of India's farmland has no irrigation and depends on annual June-September rains to grow crops su...
Monsoon likely to hit Indian coast around May 31: India Meteorological Department
Monsoon likely to hit Indian coast around May 31: India Meteorological Department
Source: Reuters
30/05/2021 11:49:22 AM