India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September

India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological......

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Warming of the Arabian Sea is allowing the formation of deep cloud systems, leading to extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in a shorter period and increasing the possibility of landslides, a senior......

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a......

Southwest Monsoon to reach Kerala on May 31 amid El Nino concerns

Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy. Image used for representational......

IMD may deploy cutting-edge tech to forecast weather accurately

IMD has decided to increasingly use cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in forecasting. A few days ago, farmers from some 150 villages gathered at a square......

Rainfall deficiency hits 43%; monsoon progress likely in the next 2-3 days: IMD

By now, monsoon should have reached the central India, including parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, but it is yet to reach Maharashtra. Monsoon is expected to......

After a week's delay, monsoon hits Kerala coast: IMD

The news will augur well for the country as large parts have been witnessing agriculture distress and water levels in reservoirs in west and south India have dipped to low levels.  IMAGE:......

Monsoon likely to be 'near normal' this year: IMD

Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average The country is likely to have 'near normal' monsoon this year with a well distributed rainfall which could be beneficial for the......

CVC likely to summon officials related to CWG scam

Irked by delay in response to queries raised by it, the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) may summon officials of Union and State governments in connection with alleged financial irregularities......