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Saturday, September 6, 2025
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Topic: Rainfall

Gujarat flooded, eastern India parched & no ‘monsoon breaks’. IMD predictions hit the mark

Rainfall map of India from 1 June to 29 August is largely blue & green—a sign of either excess or normal rainfall. ThePrint looks at rainfall data and analyses the overall impact.

‘Move to safer places’: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde tells people amid incessant rains in state

Traffic was halted at Tamhini Ghat on the Raigad-Pune route following a landslide due to heavy rains. Meanwhile, Pune administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges.

Rain brings respite in Delhi. IMD forecasts cloudy skies, rain & gusty winds for next 7 days

The monsoon is expected to advance further into northwest India, bringing more rain and relief from the heat.

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.

Above-normal rainfall may ease inflation concerns, says Finance Ministry report

Last week, IMD said the country is likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall in 2024, a potential boost for its farm output which heavily depends on summer rains.

Heatwave to tighten grip on eastern India, rainfall expected to bring only ‘marginal’ relief, says IMD

'Hot & humid weather’ — a new weather category by IMD — is predicted for parts of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Kerala. No major change in temps expected over rest of India.

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.

Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains lead to waterlogging, cancelled trains in Chennai

Some roads in the city are completely immersed in water. NDRF teams have been deployed in the city in view of the upcoming cyclone.

IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for four districts in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts for the next 24 hours, IMD said.

Could cloud seeding help Delhi breathe easier? Here’s why it’s up in the air

Cloud seeding has been around for 100+ years, but scientific validity & environmental impact are still debated. Delhi govt exploring possibility of inducing rain to combat pollution.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?