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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicMonsoon in India

Topic: Monsoon in India

Six dead, 53 missing as cloudburst causes flash floods in Himachal Pradesh

The Cloudburst occurred during the intervening night of 31 July-1 August and has resulted in destruction in Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla regions.

India likely to see ‘normal to above normal’ monsoon despite forecasts of delayed La Nina development

IMD says 'atmosphere moving towards La Nina conditions, which is good,' adding that 'intensity of rain will get better and July is likely to end in a surplus'.

IMD retains ‘above normal’ forecast for monsoon this year; onset over Kerala likely in 5 days

With forecast of 106% LPA rainfall, IMD announces favourable conditions for monsoon's advance. Climate models indicate warmer El Niño conditions likely to end by August-September.

India still expects above average monsoon rains in a boost for agriculture

Below-average rains in 2023 depleted reservoir levels and hit food production. The government responded by imposing curbs on exports of sugar, rice, onions, and wheat.

80% of India to get above-average rainfall, La Nina to start around August, says IMD

Northeast India, which ‘historically have received good rainfall’ is witnessing a change in monsoon patterns. Global warming could be behind it, says Skymet.

India to experience a normal monsoon, says private forecasting agency Skymet

According to Skymet, Monsoon rains are expected to be 102% of the long-period average of 868.6 mm for the four-month period.

The El Niño weather phenomenon is weakening. How this will impact Indian monsoon in 2024

According to World Meteorological Organization, with El Niño waning, there's a chance India will see a regular monsoon this yr, but experts point to other factors that may play spoilsport.

India braces for driest August since 1901 amid intensifying El Nino

New Delhi: India is poised to experience the driest August since 1901 which, senior meteorologists say, is a clear result of intensifying El Nino...

Why India is facing ‘driest’ August & Himalayan deluge at the same time

The global weather phenomenon El Niño is wreaking havoc on the Indian monsoon system, causing heavy rains in some parts and a dry spell in others.

India faces its driest August with scant rainfall owing to El Niño pattern, says IMD

India received just 90.7 mm (3.6 inches) in the first 17 days of August, nearly 40% lower than the normal. The month's normal average is 254.9 mm (10 inches).

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The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.