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Delhi Weather Update: Monsoon arrives in city 2 days early, brings mercury down to 29 degrees Celsius

NEW DELHI: The monsoon arrived in the national capital Delhi on Sunday, two days before its scheduled onset, bringing respite from scorching heat, even as a woman died due to electrocution amid rainfall.

The Times of India

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together

In a rare event, the monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together. While it hit the national capital two days earlier than schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Hindu

Rains lash parts of Mumbai, monsoon likely to set in today: IMD

The delay in monsoon resulted in a rainfall deficit for some of the Southern states, and thus more rainfall is expected as the southwest monsoon continues to make its way across the states

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai for next 4-5 days; yellow alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra in the next 4-5 days.

The Hindu

Facing the heat | Deaths and denial in U.P.’s Ballia

In five days in June, Ballia district recorded temperatures between 43°C and 45°C as well as several deaths. In regions like Ballia, a semi-arid small town of three lakh people, which is located in a heatwave-prone State, high temperatures could result in heat strokes.

The Hindu

Delhi records maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius, light rain likely on Friday

NEW DELHI: The maximum temperature in the national capital Delhi on Thursday settled at 37.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The Times of India

Weather Update: Monsoon expected to reach Mumbai by June 24, says IMD

Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to move further towards Raigad, Thane, Mumbai and Palghar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Heavy downpour on Delhi-Gurugram expressway leads to waterlogging, traffic jam

Several parts of Gurugram witnessed waterlogging following heavy rainfall on June 21 morning, earlier the RWFC (Regional Weather Forecasting Centre) of Delhi, predicted thunderstorm conditions with light to moderate rain.

The Hindu

Delhi-Gurugram expressway waterlogged after heavy downpour, traffic jam for up to 5 km

Several parts of Gurugram witnessed waterlogging following heavy rainfall on Wednesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nation up 3 spots in global list

Thailand has climbed three spots to 30th place in the World Competitiveness Ranking released on Tuesday by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Bangkok Post

Bengaluru receives monsoon showers, rains likely to last for the next five days

The intermittent rain, which lashed Bengaluru on Tuesday (June 20), is likely to last for the next five days.

The Hindu

Thailand moves up competitiveness table

Thailand has improved by three places to 30th in the World Competitiveness Ranking released on Tuesday by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Bangkok Post

Weather Update: Southwest monsoon further advanced; rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka continues

Isolated areas in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu experienced rainfall on June 20, causing waterlogging on the roads. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Heatwaves end in Andhra Pradesh, monsoon rains likely in coming days

VISAKHAPATNAM: The heatwave that has been gripping Andhra Pradesh for the past few weeks has finally ended on Monday.

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Incessant rain creates flooding in several parts of Assam; nearly 33,500 people hit

Heavy rainfall results in flood like condition in Assam. IMD has issues a red alert across several districts.

The Hindu

Heatwave in U.P. and Bihar kill nearly 100

This environment/weather/other states/national news by The Hindu reported on at least 96 people died in India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, officials said on June 18, with swaths of the country reeling from a sweltering heatwave.

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Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heatwave in 2 most populous states

Indian officials say at least 96 people have died in two of India’s most populous states over the last several days with swaths of the country reeling from scorching heat

The Hindu

Cyclone Biparjoy was forecast very well – but can forecasts be improved?

The IMD accurately forecast the storm and helped save many lives. Yet some shortcomings remain in its models, and India’s academic community can help.

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The Hindu

Odisha confirms first heatwave related death

As Odisha continues to reel under hot and humid weather conditions, the state government confirmed the first heat wave related death and sanctioned an ex gratia of ₹50,000 for the deceased’s family, a top official said.

The Hindu

Remnants of cyclone Biparjoy bring very heavy rains in north Gujarat

Parts of north Gujarat received extremely heavy rains in the last 24 hours as the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy gradually reduced from a very severe cyclonic storm to a “depression”.

Dynamite News

Cyclone Biparjoy: Heavy rainfall likely at a few places over South Rajasthan, adjoining areas of North Gujarat; says IMD

As cyclone Biparjoy has weakened into a deep depression and is moving in the East-North East direction, heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared

Shops and business establishments in Gujarat’s Kutch district opened shutters on June 17 in signs of return to normalcy as authorities stepped up efforts to restore electricity in several towns and hundreds of villages battered by cyclone Biparjoy.

The Hindu

Schools in Patna to remain closed till June 24 as heatwave looms

The Patna District Magistrate has suspended all academic activities up to Class 12 in Patna due to the ongoing heatwave. The order will remain effective till June 24.

The Hindu

Warming oceans challenge Arabian Sea cyclone forecasts

Only on June 11, or four days before Biparjoy commenced landfall on June 15, did the IMD first suggest that the storm would strike India.

Dynamite News

Cyclone Biparjoy inflicts havoc in Gujarat; Many injured, 940 villages in darkness, several trees uprooted

The IMD has predicted that Cyclone Biparjoy will continue to impact the regional weather for the next 24-48 hours. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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