Monsoon Archives - National Times

08 Jul

PMO reviews monsoon progress, asks ministries to stay prepared as rainfall deficit eases

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the southwest monsoon and the country's preparedness to deal with possible weather-related disruptions, with officials reporting that the nationwide rainfall shortfall has narrowed considerably after improved showers during the first week of July. The meeting, chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P.K. Mishra, brought together senior officials from multiple ministries to assess the evolving monsoon situation and examine contingency measures in view of the anticipated impact of El Niño during the current season. During the review, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the…

04 Jul

Monsoon Advances Across North India, Bringing Widespread Rainfall to Punjab and Haryana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The southwest monsoon has expanded across almost the entire northern belt of the country, bringing steady rainfall to Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said only a limited stretch in the western parts of the two states is yet to come under complete monsoon influence, with conditions remaining favourable for further advancement. Following its recent progress, several parts of Punjab and Haryana have recorded rainfall above the normal average for the past few days, providing much-needed relief from the prolonged spell of heat and humidity. The weather office has forecast widespread rain…

29 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Remains on Hold in Himachal; IMD Forecasts Widespread Rainfall From Early July

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh will have to wait a little longer for the arrival of the southwest monsoon, with weather experts indicating that the seasonal system is running behind its normal schedule. While the monsoon has yet to enter the hill state, meteorological conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for its advance over the coming week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon is gradually progressing across northern India after expanding through several parts of central and eastern regions. Officials expect the weather system to move closer to Himachal Pradesh within the next five to six days, aided by…

07 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Marches into Maharashtra and Northeast While Severe Heat Returns to Northern India

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in South Konkan has triggered heavy rainfall warnings for the districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg until June 9. While the seasonal system has made landfall in Maharashtra, meteorologists predict a temporary reduction in rain intensity across the state over the coming week. Simultaneously, the India Meteorological Department has logged the arrival of the monsoon in the northeastern border states of Mizoram and Manipur. Weather models indicate that the system will expand further within the next two days, enveloping extra territories in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the remaining parts of…

17 May

Monsoon Set for Early Entry in Northwest India, Bringing Hope Ahead of Sowing Season

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Northwest India may witness the arrival of the southwest monsoon earlier than usual this year, with weather officials indicating that the system could begin entering the region around June 20. The expected onset is nearly a week ahead of the usual June 24 to June 26 window, raising hopes for timely rainfall across key agricultural states. Forecast maps released by the India Meteorological Department suggest that the first monsoon currents may reach eastern Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand by June 20. The weather system is then expected to gradually spread across larger parts of the hill…

09 May

Shruti Choudhry Sets June 15 Deadline for Completion of Haryana Flood Control Projects

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Shruti Choudhry, has issued a stern directive to department officials to wrap up all pending flood control activities by June 15. Speaking during the 57th meeting of the Haryana State Disaster Management and Flood Control Board, the minister emphasized that cleaning drains, desilting rivers, and executing short-term flood mitigation strategies must be finalized well before the monsoon arrives. She noted that these measures are essential to ensure that the general public does not face undue hardship during the upcoming rainy season, effectively telling officials that it is time to sink…

24 Sep

Monsoon Withdraws from Punjab and Haryana, Light Rains to Continue in Uttarakhand

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National Times Bureau :- The monsoon has officially withdrawn from Punjab and Haryana, while its presence in Uttarakhand has weakened. Meteorologists expect the system to retreat from Uttarakhand within the next week. For now, only light rainfall is likely in the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Punjab received 48% above-average rainfall during this monsoon season. From June 1 to date, the state recorded 621.4 mm of rainfall, against the normal 420.9 mm. However, IMD has predicted dry conditions across Punjab for the next seven days, with a slight rise in daytime temperatures. While day temperatures are expected…

20 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Set to Reach Punjab in Next Two Days: Relief Likely Amid Soaring Heat and Water Woes

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Chandigarh (National Times): After weeks of scorching temperatures and growing water concerns, Punjab is finally set to receive the long-awaited relief from the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that monsoon conditions are becoming favourable for further advancement into Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi within the next two days. Currently, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) passes through key regions such as Jaipur, Agra, Rampur, Dehradun, Shimla, and Manali, and extends up to 33.5°N/79.0°E, inching closer to the plains of Punjab. The IMD has reported that the monsoon has already covered most parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh,…