Revenue officials said that the pre-monsoon summer showers had ensured significant widespread rain in these districts, especially in areas around Jawadhu Hills like Jolarpet and Yelagiri Hills in Tirupattur
Nearly 150 years ago, a prolonged monsoon failure triggered one of India’s worst famines which claimed at least 55 lakh lives. As scientists track changing ocean-atmosphere conditions, an uneasy question lingers: will the Super El Nino replay the script of the 1876-78 tragedy?
The State is likely to see more thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds during the southwest monsoon, affecting the agricultural activities, says IMD senior scientist
The monsoon rains are essential for driving India's $4 trillion economy.
According to IMD’s latest bulletin, heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in the Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar and Nagarkurnool districts
It is the first time since 2015 that the IMD has missed its onset call beyond the error margin
The southwest monsoon onset in Kerala not only impacts local weather patterns but also plays a crucial role in shaping India's food security, agricultural GDP, and water supply across the nation.
The monsoon is not just about the rain that falls to the ground. It is also important to track the storms that are formed kilometers above the ground in the atmosphere.
The move is aimed at wildlife conservation and the safety of visitors, said officials
District administrations, disaster management agencies and line departments urged to use advance forecasts and coordinated preparedness measures to reduce loss of life and property during the Southwest Monsoon, says IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
The southwest monsoon is set to reach the Kerala coast on June 4. IMD issues orange alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Thrissur on Wednesday, warning of intense rainfall
Orange alert for three northern Kerala districts — Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad — for Tuesday, and yellow alert for remaining 11 districts
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to educate farmers on the impacts of El Niño and the usage of less water-intensive crops, as below normal rainfall is forecast for monsoon
Several parts of Mumbai, including the island city, western suburbs and eastern suburbs, received moderate to heavy rainfall, with waterlogging reported in some areas
The monsoon which was forecast to arrive in Kerala on May 26 would be likely in the first week of June, the IMD said
Distraught farmers sought immediate steps to expedite paddy procurement and buy rain-soaked paddy forthwith
According to the India Meteorological Department, Gangetic West Bengal might record a fall in day temperatures by two to four notches due to thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds till May 30
An analysis of southwest monsoon onset data from 1901 to 2025 reveals that the monsoon has predominantly advanced to May in recent decades due to various factors, including global warming
According to the Agriculture Department, the Kharif season is the biggest season in Maharashtra, as 152 lakh hectares of area are under cultivation
Analysing 1,806 incidents between 2000 and 2023, the researchers find that the conflicts near fragmented forests and human settlements occur more during the monsoon and post-harvest seasons
State government plans preparation and distribution of 2.5 crore seed balls with public participation and drone-assisted dispersal during monsoon season
As part of the anti-waterlogging preparations, intensive cleaning of drainage systems along national highways and other major roads is currently under way
Kerala usually sees the onset of the monsoon around June 1, which then advances northwards covering the rest of the country
Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena says Kodagu is experiencing unusually dry conditions this year and warns that the district could face both drought-like conditions and episodes of excessive rainfall in the coming months.
Meteorologists have warned that temperatures across Hyderabad and Telangana are set to rise again over the next 10 days before pre-monsoon showers expected around May 22-25 bring some relief
Experts say these trees required a focused management approach, including pruning and removal, which has not been carried out over the years