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Monthly average rainfall over India expected to be below normal in July: IMD

India faces a below-normal rainfall forecast for July, with the national average expected at 94% of the long-period average. This follows a significant 40% deficit in June, attributed to unfavorable weather patterns including El Nino and a lack of low-pressure systems. While most of the country anticipates less rain, some…

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El Nino sets in as Pacific crosses critical 0.5°C threshold: What it could mean for India's monsoon this year

El Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed a critical threshold. This development could significantly impact India's southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has already forecast below-normal rainfall for the season. Scientists are closely monitoring…

The Economic Times

India braces for extended heatwaves again as summer heat expected to strain power systems

In many parts of central, northern and eastern India, there may be more heatwave days this year than the historical average

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India's Heatwave Longest Ever, Worse To Come

India's heatwave is the longest ever to hit the country, the government's top weather expert said Monday as he warned people will face increasingly oppressive temperatures.

International Business Times

Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD

IMD data shows that the heat waves in April this year were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and…

The Hindu

India to receive above-normal monsoon rains: IMD

IMD monsoon forecast: India's 2024 monsoon season forecast predicts above-normal rainfall with La Nina conditions expected by August-September.

The Hindu

IMD conducted Pre-Cyclone Exercise for April-June 2024

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted the Pre-Cyclone Exercise for the season April-June 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD using AI, machine learning for weather forecasts, says DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in weather forecasts and it will expand it further into other areas to improve forecasts in coming years, IMD's director general Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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While planning ‘one nation, one poll’, officials should incorporate weather inputs: IMD chief

India Meteorological Department enhances weather forecasts using AI and machine learning, aiming for hyper-localized predictions with advanced radar technology.

The Hindu

IMD predicts heatwave conditions across multiple states in South India as summer intensifies

As the country battles scorching heat and the arrival of summer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a possible heatwave in multiple states across South India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Polling months likely to see above-normal temperatures, says IMD

Heatwave in India: IMD said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country during the April-June period, with a high probability over central and western peninsular India.

The Hindu

India to see warmer start to summer this year: IMD

India to experience warmer start to summer with El Nino conditions, above-normal rainfall, and Lok Sabha polls in April-May.

The Hindu

IMD plans to use AI to better forecasts; admits predicting severe weather events challenging

The IMD will kick start its 150th-anniversary celebrations on Monday with the launch of ‘Panchayat Mausam Seva’

The Hindu

Above-normal temperatures likely in most parts of country in December: IMD

Minimum temperatures in December are likely to remain above normal in most parts of the country

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October rain in southern India ‘sixth lowest’ since 1901

EI Nino conditions are prevailing over the Equatorial Pacific Ocean and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions are prevailing over the Indian Ocean.

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India sees lowest August rainfall in a century; September is likely to be ‘normal’: IMD

August rainfall in India was 36% less than usual, lowest in over a century. El Nino and unfavourable conditions in Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal caused the deficit. Overall, national deficit is 10%, regional deficits 17% in east and northeast, 10% in central and 17% in south. September rainfall…

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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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Monsoon covers entire country six days early: IMD

The southwest monsoon on July 2 covered the entire country six days before the normal date, as it advanced in the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. On June 30, the IMD had said the monsoon is expected to be normal in July…

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J&K: Ramban administration orders closure of schools up to class 10 due to heavy rains

District administration Ramban of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered for closure of all schools, upto class 10 for the day amid ongoing heavy rains across the district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Cyclone Biparjoy: Heavy rains, strong winds damage 300 electric poles in Gujarat's Morbi

Heavy rains and gusty winds at a speed of over 115-120 kilometres per hour created havoc in Gujarat's Morbi district, damaging over 300 electric poles, leading to power outage in around 45 villages, after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in coastal areas of the state on Thursday evening. Read further on…

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Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

Biparjoy is marching ahead with a speed of 13-14 kmph.

The Hindu

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ | 21,000 shifted to safer places from Gujarat coast

Cyclone Biparjoy, which is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in Kutch district on June 15, 2023, holds “extensive damaging potential” for the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch.

The Independent UK

Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha

Early warnings from weather agencies and better preparedness by local governments and aid agencies likely saved thousands of lives during a powerful cyclone that slammed into Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend

The Hindu

India will get its own index to quantify heat impact next year: IMD chief

India will launch its own composite index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based heat wave alerts for specific locations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

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