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After driest August since 1901, IMD predicts normal rainfall across country in September

After India witnessed the driest August since 1901, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that the monsoon is expected to be normal across the country during September. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Andhra Pradesh sees 54% deficient rainfall in August; 3-5 degree above normal maximum temperatures likely in State today

AP witnesses 54% deficient rainfall in Aug due to unfavourable monsoon trough. All districts except a few received deficient/large deficient rainfall. High max temp of 38°C recorded in Kurnool & Ongole. IMD forecasts isolated places to witness 3-5°C above normal max temp.

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Bengaluru recorded hottest August day in 10 years on August 28, 2023

For almost a week now, people of Bengaluru have been complaining about the sweltering heat in the city as mercury levels continued to go up. On Monday, August 28, Bengaluru recorded its hottest August day in a decade as the temperature touched 32.6 degrees Celsius, which was 4.5 degrees away…

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Weather Forecast: IMD issues red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal for next 2 days

During the past 24 hours, Shimla recorded 190 mm of rain, and during one hour, it recorded 60 mm of rain in the morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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KSDMA issues heat advisory for Kerala in August

Kerala is experiencing heatwave-like conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C. IMD issued a heat alert & KSDMA issued an advisory to avoid direct sunlight. Heatwave is declared if the max temp reaches 40°C in plains, 37°C in coastal areas & 30°C in hill regions. Break in monsoon has triggered…

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14 more scientists to be inducted for weather forecasting through lateral recruitment in IMD

MoES releases list of 194 candidates for 14 Scientist-D posts in IMD. 55 senior scientists recruited via videoconferencing in 2021. Interviews from Aug 31-Sept 6; 77 postings made via videoconferencing. Scientists allege no Cabinet approval for lateral recruitments; MoES official says recruitment valid. Pros: infuse new breed of professionals; Cons:…

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD sounds flash floods alert in multiple districts in next 24 hrs

Surface runoff and Inundation may occur at some fully saturated watersheds and low-lying areas due to expected persistent rainfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After a lull, rain makes a comeback in Karnataka

Bengalureans out for the weekend were surprised by the sudden showers in the city on Saturday evening. Although there were scattered spells of rain on Friday, heavy rain lashed most parts of the city for around an hour on Saturday. The showers offered a much-needed respite as the mercury levels…

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India faces record low August rains, summer crops threatened

India faces driest Aug in over 100 yrs, El Niño to blame. Monsoon vital for $3-trillion economy, delivering 70% of rain. Rainfall expected to be lowest since 1901, denting yields of summer-crops, boosting food inflation. Monsoon not reviving, dry spell unusually prolonged in south. El Niño impacting Indian monsoon, soil…

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Threat of drought looms large as monsoon plays truant in Kerala

Kerala facing drought-like conditions due to 44% deficient monsoon, 90% shortfall in August. Water levels in reservoirs at 37% of total storage capacity. IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall till Aug 25. El Niño and neutral IOD likely to continue, indicating 'dry run' of monsoon in Kerala. 14 deficient monsoons since 1901,…

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More rain expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand on August 15: IMD

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to continue into Tuesday before reducing by the end of the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

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Uttarakhand: Rishikesh receives highest rainfall across country in last 24 hrs; Says IMD

Uttarakhand's Rishikesh recorded the highest rainfall, across the country, in a span of 24 hours on Monday morning with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showing that it received 42.00 cm of rain during the period. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in eight districts, issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for eight districts of Shimla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Entire Kerala to be brought under Doppler Weather Radars

Kerala to get two Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) for Kozhikode & Mangaluru, providing 100 & 250 km observation range respectively. Radars will help observe rainfall intensity, wind shear, velocity & locate storm centres, cyclones & tornadoes. IMD scouting for site in Kozhikode, 109 automatic weather stations installed in State.

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Uttarakhand: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 8 districts, issues yellow alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow alert and predicted heavy rainfall in eight districts of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weak monsoon gives KSEB anxious moments

KSEB faces anxious moments due to weak rainfall in Kerala; storage in hydel reservoirs lowest in 3 yrs. KSEB has cut hydropower generation & is banking on power imports. IMD forecasts below normal rainfall till Aug 17; KSEB petitioned for short-term power procurements. KSEB says consumption levels are manageable &…

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Thunderstorms with light to moderate-intensity rainfall expected in west UP: IMD

The India Meterological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate-intensity rainfall in western regions of Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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El Nino will suppress rainfall in August: IMD

India is most likely to see normal rainfall during the second half of the monsoon season (August and September) following excess precipitation in July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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As southwest monsoon completes half of its course, Kerala stares at a deficient season

As the southwest monsoon has crossed half of its four-month course, Kerala is staring at a deficient season, contrary to the earlier forecast of above normal rainfall issued for the southern peninsula by the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall, gusty winds in Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall and occasional gusty winds in Mumbai for today, said a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CS tells district Collectors, SPs to be on high alert

Chief Sec. directs district Collectors, SPs to step up vigil due to IMD's warning of heavy rains in State. Precautionary measures to be taken to prevent loss of life, property. Special teams to be posted at causeways, residents of low-lying areas to be shifted. DGP Anjani Kumar says 60 families…

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IMD warns of ‘extremely heavy rainfall’ in a few districts in Andhra Pradesh on July 27

Heavy rainfall to continue in Andhra Pradesh on July 27; districts of Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Palnadu, Guntur to receive “extremely heavy rainfall”. Thunderstorms & strong winds (30-40 kmph) likely on July 28. Yetapaka & Vijayawada airport recorded max. rainfall of 60 mm on July 26. Lowest of 1.5-1.75 mm in…

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Rain may abate from today, but a depression likely to form over Bay of Bengal

The heavy rain that had been lashing central and north Kerala for the past few days is likely to abate slightly from Wednesday as per the weather update released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.

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