Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Monsoons
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No doubt, it's a drought
Shreekant Sambrani / July 16, 2009, 0:18 IST Since it does not take into account new abnormalities like the MJO, it is hardly surprising that the Met has got it wrong once again.
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Cloud seeding in catchment areas: BMC
MUMBAI: With levels in the lakes that supply water to the city at their lowest, the BMC on Wednesday cleared two proposals to carry out cloud seeding in the catchment areas. The decision was based on rainfall data for this monsoon so far- rain this year was 70% less than last year.
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Seasons Wettest Day; Rail, Road & Air Traffic Hit
Mumbai: Life in Mumbai was thrown out of gear on Tuesday during the wettest day the city experienced so far this monsoon. The incessant showers, which caused road, rail and flight disruptions, began on Monday night. On Tuesday, the Met department reported 32.8 mm of rain in Colaba and 145.5 mm in Santa Cruz.
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Uncertain monsoon and agriculture
The rainfall situation in parts of north and northwest India does not look good. Deficient rains threaten agriculture in States like Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, although there is still some hope of a recovery. The India Meteorological Department reports that the country as a whole received
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Now, city will get 200 ML less per day
Mumbai: Water supply to Mumbai will be reduced by at least 200 million litres daily (MLD) in the coming 48 hours.
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Monsoon to be normal, insists IMD
Pravda Godbole / Pune July 15, 2009, 0:35 IST The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today maintained there would be a normal monsoon in the country this year.
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Drought could be a major issue in Maha polls
VENKATESH KESARI With monsoon playing truant, drought could turn out to be a major issue in the coming Maharashtra Assembly elections
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Facing monsoon woes? Send an SMS
AHMEDABAD: For those whose vehicles get stuck in the rains while on their way home or office or who are unable to venture out of their homes because of waterlogging in their areas, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has established helplines for immediate redressal. The system called Jansuvidha would update you on your mobile phone about the status of your complaints.
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Drought-like condition in 14 dists: Govt
The Assam Government today declared drought-like situation in 14 districts of the State following a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.