Monsoon to be normal this year: IMD
NEW DELHI: The Southwest monsoon, which brings nearly 75 per cent of rainfall to the country, is expected to be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The Long Period Average (LPA) will be 98 per cent with an error margin of plus and minus 5 per cent, said M Rajeevan, […]
IMD to soon give district-specific cyclone warnings
NEW DELHI: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Thursday said that the department will soon launch a dynamic, impact-based cyclone warning system, aimed at minimising economic losses and damage to property due to the cyclones that hit Indian coasts every year. The post-monsoon months of October and November offer favourable atmosphere and […]
Monsoon likely to arrive in Rajasthan on June 25: MeT
NEW DELHI: Monsoon is likely to arrive in Rajasthan on June 25, with a delay of 10 days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. South-west monsoon normally enters the desert state from its southern region and its normal time of arrival is June 15. It continues till September 20, the department said. Monsoon […]