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13 Apr

India Likely to Receive Below-Normal Monsoon in 2026, Says IMD

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the 2026 southwest monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, raising concerns for agriculture and water resources.Addressing a press conference, M Ravichandran said the country is expected to receive rainfall at 92 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), placing it in the “below normal” category. He was accompanied by IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.The monsoon, which typically spans from June to September, is considered normal when rainfall ranges between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the LPA, pegged at 87 cm based…

IMD Forecasts Fresh Spell of Rain and Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh From February 1

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another round of rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh starting February 1, with temperatures expected to fall sharply over the coming days. The Meteorological Centre in Shimla reported that the state witnessed dry weather during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Minimum temperatures largely hovered around normal levels, while maximum temperatures in several areas were recorded 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average. Among the recorded extremes, Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti was the coldest location with a minimum temperature of minus 10.2 degrees Celsius,…

Dense Fog, Cold Wave Alert Issued for Delhi as Temperatures Dip

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New Delhi, January 2, 2026: A ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for Delhi with dense fog likely to reduce visibility across the national capital on Saturday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning of challenging weather conditions over the next few days. The weather office has also predicted a cold wave in isolated areas of Delhi and Haryana between January 3 and January 6. According to IMD norms, a cold wave is declared when minimum temperatures fall 4.5 to 6.5 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. On Friday, Delhi recorded a notable improvement in air quality, with the 24-hour…