IMD data shows the monsoon finally reaching large parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai only in the final week of June as the season’s delayed advance causes concerns.
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NDMA Issues Monsoon Season Disaster Preparedness Guidelines Ahead of Heavy Rainfall Forecasts
The National Disaster Management Authority has issued preparedness guidelines for states covering early warning systems evacuation protocols and coordination arrangements.
IMD Issues Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Alert for Northeast India West Bengal and Sikkim for Five Days
India’s Meteorological Department predicted 7–20 cm of rainfall over the coming week for northeast states and the Sub-Himalayan region with warnings to affected communities.
India’s Southwest Monsoon Coverage Remains Delayed With 75% of Country Facing Rainfall Deficit in June
IMD data shows that most of India has received 20% or more below-normal rainfall so far in June with the monsoon’s advance still lagging significantly behind schedule.
IMD Issues Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Alert for Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal This Week
India’s Meteorological Department warns of 7–20 cm of rainfall over the next five days in northeast states and the Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim region.
India Monsoon Progress Closely Monitored as It Shapes Agricultural Output and Rural Consumer Demand
Southwest monsoon tracking underway with implications for food inflation FMCG fertilizer tractor and two-wheeler sector performance.
Monsoon Rainfall Running 43% Below Average as Concerns Mount Over Kharif Crops
India’s monsoon season is significantly below average so far, raising concerns about agricultural output and pressure on food prices in coming months.
Monsoon Advances Further in Maharashtra; IMD Forecasts Continuous Rainfall Through June 26
The India Meteorological Department’s latest forecast shows the southwest monsoon progressing well into the state bringing widespread rain.
Maharashtra Records 85% Monsoon Deficit and Gujarat 84% as Weak Monsoon Hits Agricultural Output
The two western states are among the worst-hit in the country with rainfall far below normal raising alarms about kharif crop sowing prospects and water reservoir levels.
Madhya Pradesh Records 58% Monsoon Deficit as Central India’s Agricultural Core Faces Crop Stress
The state which forms the heartland of India’s monsoon zone has seen the worst June drought conditions in living memory affecting millions of farm-dependent households.