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Topic: monsoon

‘Rare’ monsoon cyclone brewing over Arabian Sea, says IMD. Ongoing heavy rains in Gujarat to intensify

The cyclone is set to form over the Kachchh-Pakistan coast. However, it is unlikely to cause major damage and will move away in the next 2 days, says IMD.

A yellow raincoat in an Amazon package—how the brand ‘delivered the love’ this monsoon

The latest iteration of the campaign steps away from family and sibling ties. Instead, it draws attention to everyday interactions like those with newspaper vendors, general store owners.

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'.

Wettest 24 hours in June since 1936 — what caused Delhi’s intense but short-lived downpour

The showers mark the arrival of monsoon in Delhi, Haryana, UP. More rainfall is expected in the next 2-3 days, says India Meteorological Department.

At least 15 dead in Bihar & Odisha following heatstroke within 24 hours as temperatures rise

Authorities say region gripped by a debilitating heatwave, which is expected to continue until Saturday. Temperatures in northwestern & central India may also fall in coming days.

Monsoon arrives in Kerala 2 days early, advances to most parts of northeast

Met department expects it to be above normal, 106% of the long-period average.

Southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala around 31 May, IMD forecasts

According to past records, usual onset date for southern state is 1 June. The onset of Southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be 'near normal', says IMD chief.

Above-normal rainfall, or is it? Why monsoon forecast remains a challenge for IMD

Low predictability, local reasons make monsoon hard to predict, especially in long-range forecasts. While IMD has some of the world's best models and technology, it might not be enough.

11% of tehsils saw drop in rainfall in past decade — study shows how monsoon patterns are shifting

On reverse side, 31 percent of tehsils saw increase of four or more days of heavy rainfall per year over last decade, according to Council on Energy, Environment, and Water.

India could have sailed August rain deficit but MGNREGS failing in water conservation

Govt must conduct an independent technical evaluation of actual success of the water conservation works in providing irrigation, especially in rain-fed areas.

On Camera

British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.