Updated on October 07, 2015 05:20 PM (IST):
Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from most parts of Central and North India. The low pressure area over North Bay of Bengal could intensify into a well-marked low and move closer to West Bengal-Bangladesh region by Thursday. This system will clear out in another 48 hours. Thereafter, Southwest Monsoon will withdraw from Northeast India as well.
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Updated on October 05, 2015 06:30 PM (IST): Peninsular India receives widespread rainfall
South Peninsula has been receiving good showers since the last few days. But, rainfall at this point of time should in no way be construed as Northeast Monsoon rains.
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The cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal could become more marked and come closer to the East Coast within next 24 to 48 hours.
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Updated on October 01, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Rainfall continues in East and Peninsular India
Kolkata performed well this Monsoon season. The city received 1531.5 mm of rainfall against the season’s average of 1348 mm. According to Skymet, Kolkata will continue to receive some rainfall during the first half of October. Generally, Monsoon withdraws from this part of the country after October 10.
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Updated on September 30, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Withdraws from North and parts of Central India
Monsoon 2015 has come to an end, with 14% less rains than the LPA of 89 cm of rainfall. So far, Southwest Monsoon has vacated entire North and Northwest India. It has also withdrawn from some parts of West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and North Arabian Sea. Further withdrawal is not likely anytime soon.
For now, the cyclonic circulation in the North Andaman Sea has become more organized. It could intensify into a low pressure area shortly.
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Rainfall will continue over parts of Peninsular, East and Northeast India. This trend will continue during the first half of October.
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Updated on September 29, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon comes to an end
Monsoon 2015 officially comes to an end today. The last spell of Monsoon rains will be recorded at 8.30 am on Wednesday. As of now, Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from remaining parts of North India including Rajasthan and most parts of West Uttar Pradesh. It has also withdrawn from some parts of West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and north Arabian Sea.
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Updated on September 28, 2015 04:30 PM (IST):
The weather system over the Andaman Sea could organize into a low pressure area in another 24 to 48 hours. This system could intensify further into a depression. There is another in the Lakshadweep region.
We can see a trough joining both these weather systems, which will keep Monsoon active over the peninsular region for next few days. Tomorrow, Tamil Nadu and adjoining South Interior Karnataka could receive heavy showers as well.
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On the other hand, Monsoon rains have reduced over North India. Conditions are favorable for complete withdrawal of Monsoon from North and Northwest India. But, Central India and Gujarat will have to wait for some time.
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Updated on September 27, 2015 04:45 PM (IST): Andaman and Nicobar Islands to receive more rain
Light rain is likley over parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Also, some areas may receive moderate to heavy rain with a few heavy spells.
Meanhwile, moderate to heavy rain will continue over the Lakshadweep Islands during the next three to four days.
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Updated on September 26, 2015 03:30 PM (IST): Rain activity confined to Northeast and Peninsular India
At present, rain activity is only confined to parts of Northeast and Peninsular India on account of several weather systems prevailing over the regions.
However, system over Northeast India will become less marked, leading to dry weather conditions. While, systems over Peninsular India will continue to prevail. The region will continue to witness good rainfall for another two to three days.
Several places across both the regions have record over 50 mm of rainfall in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday.
Updated on September 25, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Rain in Peninsular and Central India
Southwest Monsoon seems to have shifted focus to Northeast and Peninsular India. Conditions now seem favorable for further withdrawal of Monsoon from North and Central India within next 3 to 4 days. The cumulative rainfall deficiency has risen up to 13%
We have now entered the last week of September and the four-month-long Monsoon season. From now on, reversal of wind pattern will start taking place over Peninsular India. Consequently, Northeast Monsoon could enter the mainland of India in another 15 days.
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As of now, the intensity of rainfall has reduced drastically over Northeast India.
Updated on September 24, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Cumulative rainfall deficiency remains at 12%
September 23 was rainiest day of the month. The country witnessed 129% more rainfall than the normal average. The hills of North India contributed the most to this figure. The subdivision of East & Northeast India also received 21.2 mm of rainfall against the normal average of 8.7 mm for the day. As of now, the cumulative rainfall deficiency for the country is still at 12%.
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The hilly states will now witness pleasant weather conditions as rain has reduced significantly. Click here to read the full story.
The plains of North India will go dry now. Monsoon will start withdrawing from the plains of North India anytime now. Winds pattern over the area has changed to dry northwesterlies. Late evening to morning hours will be quite pleasant and windy in Delhi-NCR for the coming days.
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Updated on September 23, 2015 03:30 PM (IST): 3 digit rainfall in North and Northeast India
The cumulative rainfall deficiency has come down to 12%. We could attribute this to heavy showers in Northern hills and Northeast India.
The low pressure area, which was stationed over Northwest India, travelled across Punjab, Haryana and finally merged with the Western Disturbance during last 24 hours. As a result, Jammu and Kashmir received torrential rains on Tuesday.
Several places in the state recorded 3 digit rainfall.
Flood-like situation cannot be ruled out in Jammu and Kashmir. Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh received 149 mm of rain. In Punjab, Ambala received heavy showers of 106.7 mm and Chandigarh 101 mm. However, the intensity of rainfall will decrease significantly over the hills and plains of North India within next 24 hours.
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Cherrapunji in Meghalaya has received very heavy showers and recorded 307.8 mm of rainfall. Nongstoin also recorded 3 digit rainfall (154 mm).
Updated on September 22, 2015 03:00 PM (IST): Good rains expected over Northeast India
The low pressure area lying over Bay of Bengal is now expected to give moderate rainfall for next couple of days over parts of Northeast India. However, scattered rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal can not be ruled out.
Updated on September 21, 2015 03:30 PM (IST): Cumulative rainfall deficiency comes down to 14%
The cumulative rainfall deficiency has come down to 14%. Fairly widespread rainfall over Central and Peninsular India could be attributed to this.
The low pressure area over South Gujarat could once again intensify into a well-marked low pressure area in next 24 hours. This system will continue to bring some rain over parts of Kutch and Gujarat region.
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The weather system has already brought some rainfall over Rajasthan. Jaisalmer received good showers. Barmer, Udaipur and Sri Ganganagar also received some rains. As the system moves closer to Rajasthan, intensity of rainfall will increase over the next two to three days.
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The low pressure area over Gujarat will gradually move in a Northeasterly direction. This system along with the Western Disturbance over North Pakistan will bring widespread rainfall over North India for next 2 days.
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Updated on September 20, 2015 05:00 PM (IST): Gujarat and Rajasthan to receive rain
The well-marked low pressure area, which was lying over South Gujarat and its adjoining areas has now weakened into a low pressure area but will continue to give good rains over Saurashtra and Kutch region for at least next 48 hours. Thereafter, the rainfall intensity over the region may reduce.
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Also, the above-mentioned low pressure area is expected to give widespread rain over most parts of Rajasthan for at least the next two to three days. Heavy showers are expected over some areas.
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Updated on September 19, 2015 04:00 PM (IST): Plains of Northwest India to receive rain
Plains of Northwest India are expected to witness good spell of Monsoon showers during next 48 hours. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, interaction between two weather systems are expected to affect the weather over the plains.
Depression over Saurashtra region of Gujarat coupled with Western Disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining region will give good rains over plains of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR.
Delhi will be receiving light to moderate showers with isolated heavy rain for at least next three to four days. This will drop the maximum temperatures significantly by three to four degrees.
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Updated on September 18, 2015 06:00 PM (IST): Fresh System developing in Bay of Bengal
A second Monsoon system (Cyclonic Circulation) has come up in the Bay of Bengal. The system will move inland in next 48 hours and move in a north-northwest direction.
The system is likely to give good rains over East and Northeast India. Sub Himalayan West Bengal and the foothills of Bihar are expected to receive heavy rains during this period.
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The countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency has come down to 15%. All thanks to the weather system over Central India, which has now weakened into a depression.
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Updated on September 17, 2015 05:00 PM (IST): Rainy spell in Central India to bring down cumulative rainfall deficiency
The depression over East Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Chhattisgarh region kept Southwest Monsoon vigorous over Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Good rains were also observed over Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan & Goa and Kerala.
The system intensified into a deep depression during last 12 hours and moved in a west/northwesterly direction. It will start affecting weather in Gujarat from September 18.
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This weather system will bring rainfall in Mumbai as well. One or two places in the city may receive heavy to very heavy rain during this period.
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At present the cumulative rainfall deficiency figure stands at 16%. The present spell of wet weather in Central India could bring down the deficiency figure.
Updated on September 16, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Dry spell in Delhi to end as good Monsoon showers approach
A prolonged spell of good Monsoon rains is approaching Delhi that will usher respite from hot weather for Delhiites. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, rain activity will begin from Friday evening and will continue for next four to five days.
These fresh rains will also mark an end to the dry spell in the capital that has not recorded any rainfall since the commencement of September.
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Updated on September 15, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Active Monsoon conditions over Central India
Maharashtra will continue to receive good showers for the next few days. The well marked low pressure area over Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Odisha and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh will keep Southwest Monsoon active over Peninsular and Central India.
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During next 24 hours, widespread rainfall likely over Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Maharashtra and East Madhya Pradesh. Isolated places could receive heavy rainfall as well. Seems like the people Maharashtra will have to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi amidst rainy weather conditions.
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A feeble cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea has been bringing some good showers over southern parts of Gujarat for the last few days. Southern and central parts of the state will continue to receive some rainfall during next 24 hours.
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Updated on September 14, 2015 01:30 PM (IST): Active Monsoon conditions over Central India
The low pressure area over west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal could intensify into a well-marked low during next 2 days. For the time being we can expect fairly widespread rain and thundershowers over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and southern parts of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
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Odisha has already started receiving some rainfall. During next few days, intensity and spatial distribution of rainfall will increase.
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Updated on September 13, 2015 05:00 PM (IST): Good Monsoon rains to occur over Central India
Parts of Central India are expected to receive a fresh spell of rain. Good Monsoon showers are expected over East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, and the Konkan region. Two weather systems, a cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure area will be responsible for giving rain over the region.
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Updated on September 12, 2015 04:00 PM (IST): Monsoon rains approaching Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are expected to witness good Monsoon showers during next few days. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, The low pressure area that has formed over Bay of Bengal will be affecting the weather over both the states. Thereafter, the system will move towards Peninsular India.
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Updated on September 11, 2015 06:00 PM (IST): Good Monsoon rains return to Mumbai
After witnessing 10-day long dry spell, Mumbai has finally recorded some good Monsoon showers during last 24 hours. In a span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Thursday, Mumbai has recorded 32 mm of rain. These rains have ushered huge relief from warm and humid weather.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, rain activity will continue for next two three days.
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Updated on September 10, 2015 06:00 PM (IST): Peninsular and Central India continue to receive good rains
Moderate to heavy Monsoon rains have been lashing Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. This spell of rain has not only reduced the rainfall deficiencies but also revived the Kharif crops. The standing crops were on the verge of dying. Therefore, this spell of rain came as a big relief, especially in the worst affected meteorological subdivisions of North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Marathwada.
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The cyclonic circulation over westcentral Bay of Bengal is likely to gain more strength and intensify into a low pressure area after 48 hours. This Monsoon system will enhance rainfall activity over Peninsular India, bringing down rainfall deficiency over the region.
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Updated on September 9, 2015 08:00 PM (IST): Good showers to continue along the West Coast
Active Monsoon conditions will prevail over Peninsular India for the next one week. The Bay of Bengal region will also receive good showers during this period. However, plains of North India will remain mostly dry.
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The West Coast will continue to receive good showers for the next few days. At present Monsoon is active over Coastal Karnataka and Kerala. The intensity of rainfall will pick up over Konkan & Goa within next 24 hours.
Mumbai has been dry since the beginning of September. However, the city could receive some rain as Southwest Monsoon gains strength over the Konkan region.
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Updated on September 8, 2015 08:00 PM (IST): Vigorous Monsoon conditions over Peninsular India
The flood situation has improved in Assam as Monsoon showers have reduced significantly in Northeast India. The Brahmaputra River remains at the danger level, but it is not rising now. For the next couple of days, rainfall will be light and scattered in Northeast India. The intensity of rainfall will once again increase over the region after a couple of days.
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Updated on September 7, 2015 07:00 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon commences withdrawal
Southwest Monsoon has started withdrawing from extreme West Rajasthan. As of now the withdrawal line passes through Anupgarh, Nagaur, Jodhpur and Barmer. Conditions are favorable for its further withdrawal from entire Rajasthan and other parts of Northwest India. Dry northwestly winds are blowing over the area. Consequently, temperatures have started rising in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh.
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At present, Peninsular and Northeast India are receiving heavy to moderate Monsoon showers. Rainfall will continue over Andhra Pradesh for one more week.
Updated on September 6, 2015 06:00 PM (IST): Good rains in Peninsular India
The cyclonic circulation over Lakshadweep and the associated upper air trough has been bringing receiving widespread rainfall over Peninsular India for the last couple of days. Accordingly, fairly widespread good showers are likely over South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, adjoining Tamil Nadu and North Kerala.
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Updated on September 5, 2015 07:00 PM (IST): Unlike the traditional belief, weather in Mathura and Vrindavan will remain dry during Janmashtami celebrations. Delhi will also remain mostly dry as conditions now seem favourable for withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon from Northwest India.
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Meanwhile, interiors of Maharashtra are receiving some rain now. This spell of rain could be attributed to the trough extending from Vidarbha up to Kerala across Karnataka.
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Updated on September 4, 2015 03:35 PM (IST): Intensity of rain to increase over Northeast India
Torrential rains are expected to make a comeback over Northeast region after a brief lull. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, heavy to very heavy rains are expected over parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Sikkim. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura will also receive some good rains.
Fresh spell of rain will take place on account of the cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh, Assam and Meghalaya. This activity will be further enhanced due to the Monsoon trough which is also passing through the region.
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Updated on September 3, 2015 03:30 PM (IST): Peninsular India to get good Monsoon rain
After a long span of time, Peninsular India is all set to witness a spell of good Monsoon rains. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, weather activity is here to stay and will continue for at least four to five days. Several parts of the region has already started witnessing scattered showers.
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Updated on September 2, 2015 06:30 PM (IST): Fresh system in Bay of Bengal
A cyclonic circulation has developed over Bangladesh and adjoining North Bay of Bengal. Rainfall will be mostly confined to Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura will also receive some scattered rains.
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Updated on September 1, 2015 06:30 PM (IST): Peak of Monsoon comes to an end
With the beginning of September, the core Monsoon months have come to an end. September generally has the risk of witnessing large rainfall variability. The daily normal rainfall figures also come down significantly in September. Northeast India plays an important role in influencing the country wide rainfall figure this month.
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Southwest Monsoon has been vigorous over Northeast India for the last couple of days. In fact, incessant torrential rains have led to flooding across hundreds of villages in the region. Till date, 21 people have been reported dead.
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Updated on August 31, 2015 02:30 PM (IST): Northeast India continues to receive torrential Monsoon rains
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya will continue to receive heavy to very heavy showers during the next 48 hours. Rest of Northeast India will receive moderate Monsoon showers.
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Updated on August 30, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Northeast India receives heavy rainfall
Southwest Monsoon has been active over Northeast India for the last couple of days. Several places in the region have recorded three digit rainfall as well. In a span of 24 hours, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in Assam received 195 mm and 174 mm of rain.
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Updated on August 29, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Monsoon 2015 downgraded to 90%
The core Monsoon months generally come to an end with the beginning of September. August is likely to end with a monthly rainfall deficiency of over 20%.
July and August are the most significant Monsoon months in terms of rainfall. With both of them recording significant rainfall deficiencies, a big recovery in September looks unlikely. Taking into consideration the current situation, Skymet has downgraded its Monsoon forecast to 90%.
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Updated on August 28, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): East and Northeast India witness good Monsoon showers
The low pressure area over Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas continues to give rain over parts of East and Northeast India. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, moderate to heavy Monsoon showers will continue over both the region till next two to three days.
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Updated on August 27, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Low pressure area to give good rain over East and Central India
The low pressure area over East India has given good rainfall over Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The system is likely to shift westwards and will now be giving moderate to heavy rain over parts of Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Also under the influence of this system, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal will get good Monsoon showers.
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Updated on August 26, 2015 08:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon active over East and Northeast India
Southwest Monsoon generally attempts withdrawal by the first week of September from extreme West Rajasthan. Therefore, we can say that the peak Monsoon months have almost come to an end. However, Monsoon spends a lot of time in Rajasthan and finally starts withdrawing from Delhi and other plains of North India by middle of September.
The country wide cumulative rainfall figure now stands at 12%. The daily average rainfall figure will start taking a dip after a couple of days. Thus, we can expect that this figure will not rise much.
At present, a low pressure area has emerged in the Bay of Bengal. Click here to read the full story. This weather system will keep Monsoon active over East and Northeast India.
Updated on August 25, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon active in East and Northeast India
Southwest Monsoon has been subdued in most parts of the country for the last few days. At present it is active only in East and Northeast India. Thus, the country wide rainfall deficiency has increased and now stands at 11%.
Kolkata received very good Monsoon rains on Monday. Click here to read the story, Satisfactory performance of Monsoon in Kolkata. All thanks to the weather system in the Bay of Bengal. Click here to read the story, Low pressure area developing in Bay of Bengal.
During the next few days, we can expect only marginal increase in the rainfall deficiency figure.
Updated on August 24, 2015 01:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon to remain subdued for next 48 hours
Due to the absence of any significant weather system, Southwest Monsoon is expected to remain inactive and unlikely to give heavy rains across India for next two days. With only light rain or thundershowers, countrywide cumulative rainfall for the country is likely to remain arrested at 10% or rise marginally to 11% during this period.
Updated on August 23, 2015 01:30 PM (IST): Monsoon active over Peninsular India, subdued over rest of country
Southwest Monsoon is subdued over most parts of the country at present. Only Peninsular India is receiving some Monsoon rains. Therefore, the cumulative rainfall deficiency has increased to 10%.
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Westerly winds are blowing over the plains of North India. This will lead to decrease in humidity levels and dry weather conditions over Haryana, Delhi-NCR and North Rajasthan. Click here to read the story, Dry weather in offing for Delhi-NCR.
Most parts of Peninsular India have received very good rainfall during last 24 hours. After 2 days, intensity of rain will reduce across Peninsular India. Click here to read the story on Heavy rains in Peninsular India.
Updated on August 22, 2015 01:30 PM (IST): Monsoon active over Peninsular India
Southwest Monsoon is active over most parts of the Peninsular India at present. All the four states are observing good rainfall. Click here to read the full story.
Parts of Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh are expected to receive scattered rain for the next few days. These rains will be attributed to the axis of the Monsoon trough, which is currently running close to the foothills.
Updated on August 21, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Heavy rainfall over Dehradun
Southwest Monsoon has been vigorous over Uttarakhand during last 24 hours. In span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Thursday, Dehradun has recorded a whopping 100 mm of rain.
At present, the Monsoon trough is running across the foothills of Himalayas which has caused significant weather activity over Uttarkhand. This activity was further enhanced by the Western Disturbance. Skymet predicts, heavy to very heavy rainfall over Dehradun for at least next 24 to 48 hours.
Updated on August 20, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Cumulative rainfall deficiency comes down to 9.1%
Vigorous Monsoon over parts of Northeast India, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh has managed to bring down the countrywide cumulative deficiency to 9.1% from 10%. All these places have received moderate to heavy rain in last 48 hours.
Updated on August 19, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Active over Northeast India, Sikkim, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal
Active to vigorous Monsoon conditions in Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim brought down the cumulative rainfall deficiency to 9%. Northern parts of Bihar are also witnessing heavy showers at present. Accordingly, the cumulative rainfall deficiency in the country has come down to 9% after remaining stagnant at 10% for the last couple of days.
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Updated on August 18, 2015 07:30 PM (IST): Flood warning issued for Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Northeast
The Monsoon season generally witnesses ‘breaks’, when Monsoon rains over the core region of the country go very weak. This Break-Monsoon period, usually witnessed in the months of July and August, lasts for 3 days or more.
This Monsoon, we have not witnessed any ‘break’ period so far.
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The country wide cumulative rainfall deficiency stands at 10%. At present the Monsoon trough has shifted closer to the foothills of the Himalayas, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall over northern parts of Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Northeast India. A flood warning has already been issued in these areas for the next 3 to 4 days.
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Updated on August 17, 2015 05:40 PM (IST): Active Monsoon gives heavy rain over several places across country
Weather systems across the country have kept Southwest Monsoon active over several part of the country. Many parts of the country recorded moderate to heavy rainfall, barring Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, and hilly states in the north. Fresh spell of Monsoon rainfall led to drop in temperatures and led to pleasant weather conditions.
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Updated on August 16, 2015 07:30 PM (IST): Cumulative rainfall deficiency has risen up to 10%
Monsoon rains have decreased in most parts of the country. Therefore, the countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency has risen up to 10%. The axis of the Monsoon trough is gradually shifting north of its original position. It will bring heavy rains along the foothills of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
This spell of rain could cause flooding in Bihar as well. Click here to read the full story.
The Monsoon trough will bring good rains over Northeast India as well. Click here to read the story, "Heavy showers in Northeast India to bring down cumulative rainfall deficiency".
Updated on August 15, 2015 02:30 PM (IST): Cumulative Rainfall deficiency likely to rise above 9%
The country wide rainfall deficiency has been stagnant at 9% since August 9. But now, this figure is expected to rise marginally. The rainfall deficiency will rise due to subdued rainfall across India for the next couple of days. Click here to read the full story.
As of now, the low pressure area lying over Northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Southeast Uttar Pradesh and Bihar region has become less marked. However, it will continue to bring light to moderate Monsoon rains over East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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Updated on August 14, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Low pressure area gives good rain over Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
The low pressure area over Central India has given good rainfall over parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra during last 24 to 48 hours. Nagpur in Maharashtra has recorded 163 mm of rain in last 48 hours, surpassing the monthly average rainfall of 335.3 mm.
Similarly, parts of Madhya Pradesh has also recorded moderate to heavy rain. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, this rainfall activity will continue over the state.
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Updated on August 13, 2015 04:30 PM (IST): Fresh Monsoon rains approaching Peninsular India
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, we can expect a fresh Monsoon surge over Peninsular India from August 17 onwards. With this rain deficient areas of the region like South interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, interior parts of Kerala and adjoining Tamil Nadu will receive good rain. This spell of rain is expected to bring down the deficiency levels.
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Updated on August 13, 2015 12:30 PM (IST): Central India generally receives good Monsoon rains during El Nino
Extensive study of Monsoon rains in last 11 years suggests that, during an El Nino year North and South India remain at risk of below normal Monsoon rains. But, Central and East India perform relatively better. A similar situation is prevalent at present. Southern Peninsula is rainfall deficit to the tune of -20%, while Central parts are relatively better at -9%.
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Updated on August 12, 2015 5:30 PM (IST): Central India to receive good Monsoon showers
After gaining strength, the low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has moved inland. The weather system has begun to influence weather of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and is expected to give rain over parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha in next 24-48 hours.
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Updated on August 11, 2015 15:30 PM (IST): Rain deficient North Interior Karnataka to get good Monsoon showers
Good spell of Monsoon rain is approaching North Interior Karnataka region, which is the most deficient sub-division of the state with a rainfall shortage of 45%. As per Skymet, rain activity will pick up pace from August 13 onwards after the low pressure area over Northwest Bay of Bengal will move inland.
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Updated on August 10, 2015 11:30 AM (IST): Rainfall deficiency rising across the country
Skymet had earlier said that Monsoon rains will be mostly below normal for the month of August. We can see that most parts of the country have been receiving some rain, but the rainfall deficiency has risen up to 9%.
This is because daily average rainfall in the first half of August is quite high, around 9 mm. And, the country has not been able to meet the daily normal rains. Nevertheless, West Rajasthan and Gujarat are the only two pockets which have been mostly dry during last few days. However, East Rajasthan will continue to receive good showers. Click here to read the full story on Rajasthan rains including Kota.
The weather system over Bay of Bengal could bring good showers in Central India after 48 hours. This system will be responsible for containing the countrywide rainfall deficiency and will not allow it to rise abruptly.
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Updated on August 9, 2015 06:47 PM (IST): Monsoon to remain active in North India
The Southwest Monsoon continues to remain active over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. According to Skymet these places will continue to receive light to moderate rain for a couple of days more. Heavy rain could be expected at some places in Uttarakhand during this period.
Updated on August 8, 2015 06:00 PM (IST): Three digit rainfall recorded at few places
Several weather systems have kept Southwest Monsoon active over most parts of the country. Many places have recorded Monsoon showers with varying intensity. Places like Nainital, Dharamsala and Kokrajhar have recorded three digit rainfall in a span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday.
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Updated on August 7, 2015 09:00 AM (IST): Cumulative rainfall deficiency remains at 6%
August began with a countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency of 5% and now this figure stands at 6%. In the first few days of August, the country has witnessed below normal rainfall. Therefore, rainfall deficiency figure has risen. As of now, we can say that Monsoon rains will be below normal for rest of August.
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Meanwhile, a fresh weather system is brewing in North Bay of Bengal. The system will keep gaining strength during next 48 hours. In view of this system, Coastal areas of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal region will receive some rain.
It is likely to move inland as a low pressure area after a couple of days. Thereafter, the system will extend the rain belt up to several other parts of East India.
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Updated on August 6, 2015 06:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon, as of now, is active over West Madhya Pradesh, SubHimalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Marathwada. Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra for last 2 days has brought down the rainfall deficiency once again to 6%. The cumulative rainfall figure had risen to 7% on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the Monsoon trough is passing through Ferozepur, Delhi, Lucknow, Patna, Malda and thence southeastwards to northeast Bay of Bengal across Bangladesh. Accordingly, patchy Monsoon rains will continue in Delhi and NCR for the next few days. Click here to read the full story.
The Monsoon trough is expected to bring Monsoon showers over the foothills of the Himalayas, right from North to Northeast. The eastern end of the system will bring rain over Bijnor, Bahraich, Gorakhpur, Champaran, Sapaul, Kishanganj, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Gangtok, Dhubri, Golaghat, Itanagar and Pasighat. Click here to read the full story.
Updated on August 5, 2015 04:00 PM (IST): Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall
Depression over Central India, which has now weakened into a well-marked low pressure area, has given heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Indore, Khandwa, Yavatmal, Wardha, Buldhana, Akola and Amravati have witnessed record breaking rain in span of last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Tuesday.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, good weather activity is expected to continue for next 24 to 48 hours as well.
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Updated on August 4, 2015 08:00 PM (IST): Central India continues to receive good Monsoon rains
The cumulative rainfall deficiency for the country stands at 6%. Southern Peninsula India is the worst performing region of India so far and this part will continue to be at risk. Meanwhile, Southwest Monsoon is vigorous over Central India.
The depression over Southeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Vidarbha region will continue to bring good showers over southern parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Marathwada.
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In last 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh has received heavy to very heavy rainfall. Major cities in the state to receive heavy Monsoon rains are Betul 102 mm, Pachmarhi 206 mm, Seoni 124 mm and Chhindwara 102 mm.
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Updated on August 3, 2015 07:00 PM (IST): Rain belt shifts from East to Central India
The well-marked low pressure area over Jharkhand and adjoining states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh is likely to move westwards gradually. It will bring widespread light to moderate rainfall over Vidarbha and Marathwada from August 4 to 6.
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As of now, heavy to moderate Monsoon rains will continue in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and East Madhya Pradesh. Click here to read the full story, Well marked low to bring heavy rain in Central India.
Updated on August 2, 2015 06:30 PM (IST): Relief from heavy rains in West Bengal
Slight improvement is likely in the flood situation in West Bengal. The intensity of rain has reduced now. The depression which brought heavy showers in the state has now weakened into a well-marked low pressure area, lying over Jharkhand. It will weaken further into a low pressure area, while moving in a westward direction.
During next 24 hours, we can expect fairly widespread rain and thundershowers in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and East Madhya Pradesh. But, rain will reduce significantly over West Bengal.
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Updated on August 1, 2015 08:30 PM (IST): Flood furry continues in West Bengal
In wake of cyclonic storm Komen, torrential rains are likely to continue in West Bengal. Komen has led to flooding in Hoogly, Midnapore, Burdwan, Asansol, Bankura and 24 Parganas. Kolkata has been receiving very heavy showers. Click here to know about the performance of Monsoon 2015 in Kolkata.
In fact, good amounts of rain are likely in most parts of the country including the plains of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR. Click here to read the Monsoon forecast across the country.
Updated on July 31, 2015 06:10 PM (IST): Performance of Monsoon across major cities of India in July
July is the rainiest months for most parts of the country during the Southwest Monsoon. Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai have received good amount of Monsoon showers during July, with all three cities surpassing their monthly average rainfall. While, Mumbai received the lowest Monsoon rains in the span of last 10 years. Let us have a look at the performance of Monsoon across the metro cities of India
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Updated on July 30, 2015 05:10 PM (IST): Cyclone Komen to trigger torrential rains over West Bengal and Odisha
Cyclonic storm Komen is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rains over Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha, with extremely heavy rains over isolated parts of the region. With this the flood threat is looming large over the both the states.
Moving northwestwards, Komen is presently centered at 22.2°N and 91.2°E, about 70 kilometers from southwest of Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is likely to make landfall over Bangladesh any time soon and thereafter, covering parts of West Bengal and coastal parts of North Odisha.
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Updated on July 29, 2015 06:30 PM (IST): Countrywide cumulative rain deficiency stands at 3%
The countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency has come down to 3%. All thanks to the depression over Southwest Rajasthan and the deep depression over Northeast Bay of Bengal.
The system over Southwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas is likely to weaken rapidly into a low pressure area, within next 12 hours. Consequently, people in Gujarat will heave a sigh of relief. Click here to read the full story.
However, the deep depression over Bay of Bengal will increase the rainfall activity over Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha. The system will bring good showers over Odisha and Chhattisgarh during next 2 days. The weather system will gradually travel across Central India and bring rain over Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in the first few days of August.
In view of the present weather activities, Skymet reiterates that the countrywide cumulative rain deficiency could come down to 2% by Thursday.
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Updated on July 28, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Countrywide cumulative rain deficiency could come down to 2% by Thursday
The rainfall deficiency for July has been reducing rapidly and now stands at 15%. The rainfall deficiency had mounted up to 50% in the first week of July. On July 18 the deficiency came down to 31% and since then it has been reducing at a faster pace.
For the last 6 days now, the daily rainfall amount has been above normal. On July 26, the country had received 45% surplus rainfall. Click here to read the full story.
On Monday, the country saw 32% surplus rainfall. In view of the weather systems affecting most parts of Central India including Gujarat and Rajasthan, the countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency could come down to 2% within next 2 days. As of now the deficiency figure still stands at 4%.
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Updated on July 27, 2015 02:30 PM (IST): Countrywide cumulative rain deficiency comes down further to 4%
With continued heavy showers in Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Madhya Pradesh and most parts of Odisha and West Bengal, the countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency has come down to 4%. As of now, the country has received 398.2 mm of rainfall this season against the normal average of 415.3 mm.
The country has received normal or near normal rainfall every day, for the last 11 days. However, it has been difficult for the country to cover up the deficiency at a faster pace as the daily average rainfall in the last week of July is very high.
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Updated on July 27, 2015 12:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon is vigorous over Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
The countrywide rainfall deficiency remained at 7% from July 20 to 23. Thereafter, Southwest Monsoon remained active in most parts of Central and parts of West India, driving the rainfall deficiency to 6% on July 24. Southwest Monsoon is still active in Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Madhya Pradesh and parts of Odisha and West Bengal.
In a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Saturday, the country received 14.1 mm of rainfall, against the normal average of 9.7 mm of rain. Thus, the country witnessed 45% surplus rainfall.
Talking about the season in total, from June 1 till date, India has received 386.4 mm of rain. However, normally the country should have received 405.6 mm of rainfall. Therefore, the countrywide rainfall deficiency stands at 4.7%.
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Updated on July 26, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Countrywide cumulative rain deficiency comes down to 5%
Continuous heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh has further led to a drop in the countrywide cumulative rain deficiency. The well-marked low pressure area over East Rajasthan and adjoining areas will continue to bring heavy rainfall over the area. From 6.30 am to 2.30 pm on Sunday, Kota received 52 mm of rainfall.
The weather system has brought very heavy rain over Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Here no relief is expected for the flood-hit Ujjain. Click here to read the full story. Intensity of rain seems to be increasing over Gujarat as well.
The depression over North Bay of Bengal will bring heavy to moderate Monsoon showers over North coastal parts of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal. But, Jharkhand, North Chhattisgarh and rest of West Bengal will receive light to moderate rainfall only.
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Updated on July 25, 2015 06:00 PM (IST): Cumulative rainfall deficiency remains at 6%
Southwest Monsoon is vigorous over Central India. All thanks to the low pressure area over East Rajasthan and adjoining West Madhya Pradesh region. The cyclonic circulation over North Bay of Bengal has also intensified into a low pressure area. Click here to read the full story. This system is also contributing to the rainfall activity in Central India.
Monsoon is gaining strength in Gujarat as well. Click here to take a look at the latest update on weather in Gujarat.
On Sunday, we can expect heavy showers in East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Good rainfall likely in coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal as well. Bihar, Jharkhand, East Uttar Pradesh, rest of West Bengal and Northeast India will receive scattered rainfall.
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Updated on July 24, 2015 07:30 PM (IST): Countrywide cumulative rain deficiency comes down to 6%
The countrywide rainfall deficiency remained at 7% from July 20 to 23. Since the last few days Southwest Monsoon has been active in most parts of Central India, driving the rainfall deficiency to 6% on July 24.
The cyclonic circulation over Chhattisgarh and adjoining Jharkhand region has been bringing good scattered rainfall activity in Chhattisgarh. Fairly widespread moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers are likely in Chhattisgarh on July 26 and 27.
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The low pressure area over East Rajasthan and adjoining Southwest Madhya Pradesh will continue to bring heavy to moderate Monsoon showers over many parts of Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours.
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Updated on July 23, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Countrywide cumulative rain deficiency still stands at 7%
Southwest Monsoon has not performed very well in the month of July, which is the rainiest period for most parts of the country.
Monsoon rains in the month of July so far have not been impressive. This has led to a rise in the countrywide rainfall deficiency. Cumulative rainfall in the country was deficient by 8.2% till July 19. Thereafter, the country received some good rains and the countrywide rainfall deficiency slipped to 7%. This figure has maintained levels for the last 3 days.
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Updated on July 22, 2015 13:30 PM (IST): Gujarat receives widespread Monsoon rains
A cyclonic circulation over Gujarat and adjoining Southeast Rajasthan region has been bringing good Monsoon showers in Gujarat after a long gap. It had not rained significantly over the state in July before this spell of rain. According to Skymet, Monsoon showers will continue over Gujarat at least for next 24 hours.
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At present Southwest Monsoon is active over Gujarat, West Coast, East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh. However, the countrywide cumulative rain deficiency still stands at 7%.
Updated on July 21, 2015 05:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon active in Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh
Heavy Monsoon showers have returned in Mumbai after a really long dry spell. The city has received 61 mm of rain in a span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday. Click here to read more.
Heavy Monsoon rains are being witnessed in West Madhya Pradesh as well. In fact, flash floods have wreaked havoc in most parts of the region. The cumulative rainfall figure in the region now stands at 23% surplus. However, rainfall in this part of the country has not contributed much to bring down the countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency, which still stands at 7%.
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Updated on July 21, 2015 02:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon active in Kerala
Southwest Monsoon has been active over Kerala from July 17. All thanks to the offshore trough. Kerala has received fairly widespread rainfall in last 24 hours and good Monsoon showers are likely at least for next 48 hours. The cumulative rainfall deficiency, which now stands at 25%, could come down to normal levels by the end of July.
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Updated on July 20, 2015 05:00 PM (IST): Heavy Monsoon showers in West Coast
The Monsoon surge has strengthened along the West Coast. Moderate to heavy showers are being observed in Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, Konkan & Goa. Click here to read the full story, Southwest Monsoon has been vigorous along the West Coast.
The offshore trough is expected to become more prominent in the coming days. Accordingly, intensity of rain will increase in Coastal Mahrashtra in next 24 hours. So far this month Mumbai has received only 34.3 mm of rain, against the monthly average of 800 mm of rainfall.
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Updated on July 20, 2015 02:00 PM (IST): Heavy Monsoon showers in MP and Gangetic West Bengal
Several parts of Madhya Pradesh have been witnessing Heavy to extremely heavy Monsoon rains for the last couple of days. Incessant rains have led to flood-like situation as the waters levels of rivers like Shipra and Gambhir have increased considerably.
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The cyclonic circulation over North Bay of Bengal has been bringing fairly widespread moderate to heavy Monsoon showers over Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand.
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Updated on July 19, 2015 06:20 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon is vigorous over Madhya Pradesh, gives heavy to very heavy rain
Several weather systems across the country have kept Southwest Monsoon active over most parts of the country and vigorous over Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain, Bhopal and Indore have received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in past 24 hours from 8:30 am on Saturday.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, a cyclonic circulation over West Madhya Pradesh has intensified into a low pressure area and is responsible for the heavy downpour. As the system shifts westwards, heavy rains will continue over the state as well as lash parts of Southeast Rajasthan and East and Central Gujarat during next 24 hours.
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Updated on July 18, 2015 12:20 PM (IST): India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amidst clouds and rain
Monsoon is active over most parts of the country. Early morning showers in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Punjab on Saturday morning disturbed the morning prayers of Eid. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of an entire month of fasting and self-restraint. Muslims across Kerala also celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr. Morning rain at some places of the state forced many to stay indoors during the prayers. Click here to read about Eid weather in India.
Rain is likely to continue in most parts of the country. A rainy weekend likely in Delhi-NCR as well. However, intensity of rain is likely to decrease over East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Northeast India within next 24 hours.
Updated on July 17, 2015 04:10 PM (IST): Low pressure area developing in North Bay of Bengal
Southwest Monsoon has been quite active in East India. Multiple weather systems are bringing rain over the area. First of the cyclonic circulation is persisting over East Uttar Pradesh. It is giving rain over East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and parts of Uttar Pradesh. The Monsoon trough has also shifted south of Delhi, extending from North Rajasthan to eastcentral Bay of Bengal. The trough is responsible for fairly widespread rain over North Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal.
And now, cloud configuration in North Bay of Bengal is suggesting the formation of a lop pressure area. It will move inland very soon and increase rainfall over entire East India, specially West Bengal and Odisha.
People in Kolkata, Allahabad, Lucknow and other parts of East India might have to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr amidst clouds sky and rain. Click here to read more.
Updated on July 16, 2015 08:10 PM (IST): East India witnesses heavy rainfall
Active Monsoon trough along the foothills and cyclonic circulation over Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have kept Southwest Monsoon vigorous over East and Northeast India. Heavy to very heavy rains have been recorded over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Northeastern states.
In span of last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Wednesday, Daltonganj in Jharkhand received 295 mm of rain which is highest ever rainfall recorded in 24 hours.
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Updated on July 15, 2015 04:10 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon gaining strength
Monsoon rain seems to be gaining strength now. At present it is vigorous over the foothills of Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh. Other parts of East India will also receive good showers. In fact, Monsoon rains could play spoilsport during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on July 16. Click here to read the full article.
Monsoon is also active over Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
During next few days we can expect some good Monsoon rain over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha. This has brought some cheer to the farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Updated on July 14, 2015 04:10 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon takes a backseat in most parts of India
After bringing good Monsoon showers in most parts of the country in the second week of July, Southwest Monsoon has taken a backseat. Monsoon will remain weak for the next couple of days. For the time being we can expect light rain activity along the foothills of the Himalayas, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, isolated heavy rains are likely over parts Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.
Though Monsoon is weak over rest of the country, parts of Chhattisgarh have been witnessing heavy Monsoon showers and moderate rainfall will continue over Chhattisgarh during the next 24 hours as well.
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Updated on July 13, 2015 07:10 PM (IST): Rain reduces as Monsoon trough shifts northwards
With Monsoon trough moving north towards the foothills, Southwest Monsoon will go weak for next couple of days. Monsoon showers will be confined to only few pockets of the country. Hilly states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will receive light rain activity during next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, places along the Monsoon trough that is running through the foothills of Himalayas up to Bay of Bengal will get scattered rainfall only. However, places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh might get isolated heavy rain.
Updated on July 12, 2015 01:10 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon gives moderate to heavy rain over North and Central India
With active Monsoon trough running through the foothills of Himalayas along with Western Disturbance over the hills, Southwest Monsoon is vigorous over parts of Jammu and Kashmir and West Uttar Pradesh. While, it is active over Punjab, Haryana and East Uttar Pradesh on account of Depression presently over 75 km east of Delhi.
All the systems coupled together have given heavy to very heavy rainfall over the parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab , Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Off-shore trough along the West Coast has become active once again and has given good rainfall over the Konkan & Goa, Coastal Karnataka and Kerala.
As per the latest forecast by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, good rainfall will continue over the foothills. While, weather activity over pains of Northwest India will reduce by Monday.
Updated on July 11, 2015 8:10 AM (IST): Southwest Monsoon active over Central and East India
Southwest Monsoon is vigorous over most parts of East and Central India. Many areas n Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha have received good rains. A depression over Chhattisgarh has resulted in significant rainfall activity over the region. Also, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Coastal Karnataka and Kerala have witnessed good Monsoon showers. Rain is expected to continue in these areas over the weekend as well.
Updated on July 10, 2015 12:30 PM (IST): Monsoon active over Delhi and NCR
Friday morning turned extremely pleasant for the residents of Delhi and NCR. Thick clouds over Noida and Ghaziabad brought heavy showers over both the regions. The Monsoon trough is extending from North Rajasthan up to the Bay of Bengal through the low pressure area over Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Madhya Pradesh region. Over the weekend we can expect fairly widespread Monsoon showers in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR.
Updated on July 9, 2015 08:45 AM (IST): Southwest Monsoon remains vigorous over East India
Southwest Monsoon continued to be vigorous over East India and parts of East Madhya Pradesh. While, it was active over parts of Northwest plains. Moderate to heavy rains have been recorded over West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and East Madhya Pradesh, with very heavy rains at isolated places.
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and North Rajasthan have also been witnessing good showers. In span of 20 hours, Kolkata recorded 55 mm of rain, Gaya 55 mm, Daltonganj 42 mm, Jabalpur 55 mm, Jodhpur 29 mm and Patiala 26 mm.
As per Skymet Meteorology Division in India, several weather systems across the country are responsible for the widespread rainfall activity over both the regions. Active Monsoon trough, approaching Western Disturbance, cyclonic circulation over North Rajasthan and low pressure area over Bay of Bengal are influencing the Monsoon current.
Meanwhile, off-shore trough along the West Coast has picked up intensity once again, increasing rainfall over Goa, coastal Karnataka and Kerala.
Updated on July 8, 2015 08:45 AM (IST): Good Monsoon showers continue over North and East India
Most parts of North and East India continue to witness moderate to heavy rain on account of active Monsoon current. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, several weather systems across the country have been influencing the Monsoon surge.
Monsoon trough, which was earlier running close to foothills has now shifted southwards and is presently running from Punjab across Indo-Gangetic plains up to Bay of Bengal. Besides this, cyclonic circulations over Bihar and North Rajasthan and Western Disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir were responsible for causing moderate to heavy showers over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Meanwhile, another system is brewing in Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify further during next 48 hours. This system has been affecting weather over West Bengal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
In span of 20 hours from 8:30 am on Tuesday, Kolkata recorded 54 mm of rain followed by Balasore at 49 mm, Jamshedpur 34 mm, Delhi 27 mm and Goa 24 mm.
Updated on July 7, 2015 08:45 AM (IST): Active over North and East India
Southwest Monsoon remains active over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and parts of Odisha. In span of 20 hours from 8:30 am on Monday, Jharsuguda recorded 87 mm of rain followed by Hisar 52 mm, Patna 31 mm and Ganganagar 29 mm.
Active Monsoon trough extending from foothills of Himalayas up to Bay of Bengal has kept the Monsoon vigorous over the areas. While, other systems such as Western Disturbance over hills and induced cyclonic circulation over North Pakistan and adjoining regions are further influencing the Monsoon current.
Coastal Karnataka and Kerala have received light rain as off-shore trough along the West Coast has weakened further. Meanwhile, Monsoon remains weak over parts of Central, West India and southern Peninsula.
Updated on July 6, 2015 08:45 AM (IST): Active Monsoon trough gives heavy rain over Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Active Monsoon trough extending from foothills of Himalayas up to Northeast Bay of Bengal has given heavy to very heavy rain over parts of East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Other systems such as cyclonic circulation over Bihar and fresh Western Disturbance over Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir are also influencing the Monsoon surge. All these systems combined together have given rainfall over both hills and plains of North India also.
Southwest Monsoon is also active over West Bnegal, Jharkhand and northeastern states, giving good rainfall across the region.
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Updated on July 5, 2015 11:45 AM (IST): Active Monsoon trough gives rain over Uttarakhand and East and Northeast India
Active Monsoon trough which is extending from the foothills of the Himalayas up to Northeast Bay of Bengal has given good rainfall over parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Bihar.
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Updated on July 4, 2015 10:35 AM (IST): Active over East India
Southwest Monsoon may have taken a break over the rest of the country but is active over East India as it continues to give moderate to heavy rain over West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. In last 24 hours, the rainfall amounts were Kolkata 27.6 mm, Jalpaiguri 37.2 mm, Krishnanagar 13.2 mm, Patna 39.2 mm, Phulbani 47.8 mm.
Updated on July 3, 2015 08:40 AM (IST): Monsoon is active over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Uttarkhand
Southwest Monsoon remains subdued and rains are confined to only few pockets. At present, Monsoon is only active over Uttarkhand and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal region. While, normal activity has been witnessed over Chhattisgarh, Northeast Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka and Goa.
Weather conditions are indicating that Monsoon rains will remain weak in coming days as well. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, active typhoons on Western Pacific are affecting the Southwest Monsoon and revival is only expected after these systems move away.
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Updated on July 2, 2015 1:30 PM (IST): Landslides in Darjeeling
Southwest Monsoon is active over Darjeeling in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Heavy showers in the area have triggered a series of landslides in which 38 people have lost their lives. Mirik and Kalimpong have also been affected. Click here to read the full article.
Monsoon showers will continue over the region. Monsoon is also very active over the Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Uttarakhand. Click here to read the Monsoon forecast for July 3.
Updated on July 1, 2015 2:30 PM (IST): Subdued Monsoon activity in parts of Peninsular India
The interiors of Peninsular India have been witnessing subdued Monsoon activity. Revival of Monsoon seems unlikely in the coming days. Click here to read the full report.
Updated on July 1, 2015 1:30 PM (IST): July to record normal Monsoon rain
The month of June came to an end with an overall countrywide surplus rainfall of 16%. July began on a weak note in terms of Monsoon rain, but it will eventually perform well and record normal rainfall. Click here to read the Monsoon Forecast for the coming week.
Updated on June 30, 2015 08:30 AM (IST): Southwest Monsoon active over Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Kerala
Monsoon trough extending from foothills of Himalayas up to Northeast region along with Western Disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir and a diffused system over Uttar Pradesh have kept the Southwest Monsoon active North India. While, an off-shore trough along the West Coast is influencing Monsoon current over parts of Konkan & Goa and Kerala.
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Updated on June 29, 2015 08:20 AM (IST): North and East India witness rain and thundershowers
Several weather systems over North and East India have given good rain and thundershowers over both the regions. A fresh Western Disturbance is over Jammu and Kashmir, while a Monsoon trough is extending from foothills of Himalayas up to Bay of Bengal, through a low pressure area formed over Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas.
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Updated on June 28, 2015 12:00 PM (IST): East and Northeast India record moderate to heavy rainfall
Low pressure area over Bihar, Jharkhand and adjoining West Bengal region is giving good rainfall over several parts of East and Northeast India. Moreover, the system will continue to give moderate to heavy rain over both the regions during the next 24 to 48 hours.
The system is gradually moving westwards and will soon start giving weather over parts of Uttar Pradesh as well.
Updated on June 27, 2015 1:30 PM (IST): Various weather systems responsible for rain in Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal
Monsoon showers picked up in Kerala during last 48 hours. The state has been receiving moderate to heavy showers as the offshore trough is active. We can expect some rain the coming days as well.
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Most parts of East India including Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal have been receiving good amounts of rain. This could be attributed to multiple weather systems.
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Updated on June 26, 2015 1:30 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon covers entire India
Southwest Monsoon entered the last post of India, West Rajasthan, on June 26. Monsoon generally makes onset over the region around July 15. However, West Rajasthan received some good rains during last 24 hours and thus, arrival of Monsoon was declared.
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Updated on June 25, 2015 2:51 PM (IST): Monsoon covers Delhi and Chandigarh
The NLM (Northern Limit of Monsoon) has advanced further to cover remaining parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and East Rajasthan. The Southwest Monsoon has also covered entire Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi along with some parts of West Rajasthan.
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Updated on June 25, 2015 8.30 AM (IST): Monsoon remains active, may arrive over Delhi shortly
Southwest Monsoon has been advancing at fast pace and has arrived over parts of North India well before time. The NLM has now covered parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab besides completely covering Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, weather conditions are suggesting that Monsoon may arrive over Delhi-NCR and nearby regions any time now.
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Updated on June 24, 2015 6.00 PM (IST): Surat receives heavy Monsoon rains in just 3 hours
Southwest Monsoon advanced further to cover Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan today. Heavy Monsoon rains were witnessed in several parts of Gujarat including Rajkot and Surat. Surat received 173 mm of rain between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. out of which 128 mm of rain was received in just 3 hours. Monsoon rains have also reached Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Updated on June 23, 2015 8.37 AM (IST): Weather systems across the country influence Monsoon surge
A depression on western side of the country and a well-marked low pressure area on the eastern side are influencing the progress of the Southwest Monsoon. With this it may advance further any time soon and finally cover parts of North India.
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Updated on June 22, 2015 3.37 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon enters Bihar
The southwest monsoon has finally arrived over Bihar and has further advanced into some parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, most parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
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Updated on June 21, 2015 2.37 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon advances further into West Bengal and Odisha
Southwest Monsoon has advanced further, covering some more parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and covered remaining parts of Odisha and West Bengal.
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Updated on June 21, 2015 12.37 PM (IST): Mumbai surpasses monthly average rainfall in 3 days
With recording 604 mm of rain in a span of just three days, Mumbai has surpassed its monthly average rainfall of 523 mm. Moderate to heavy spells of rain will continue over the city during next 48 to 72 hours but these will not be as intense as it was.
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Updated on June 19, 2015 10.37 AM (IST): Southwest Monsoon gives heavy rain in Mumbai
Incessant rain since last night has disrupted life in Mumbai as school have declared shut and the lifeline of Mumbai, local trains, faced suspended services. While Juhu airport is closed due to heavy rains, Mumbai roads have been clogged due to heavy Monsoon rains.
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Updated on June 17, 2015 11.00 AM (IST): Monsoon remains static, likely to progress in next 48 hours
Multiple weather systems will affect weather in Peninsular, Central and East India. Southwest Monsoon will remain active along the West Coast. Other parts of Peninsular India, barring extreme south Tamil Nadu, will receive moderate rain and thundershowers during next few days.
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Updated on June 16, 2015 8.20 AM (IST): Weather conditions favourable for advancement of Monsoon
Good rainfall has been recorded over several parts of south Gujarat, central Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal in past 24 hours that indicates onset of Monsoon over these places shortly.
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Updated on June 15, 2015 8.20 AM (IST): Heavy Monsoon rains lash west and east coast
West coast recorded heavy Monsoon rains in a span of last 24 hours, with Mumbai receiving 59.2 mm of rain, Honavar in Karnataka 46 mm and Panaji in Goa 43 mm.
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Updated on June 14, 2015 2.20 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon covers Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat
The Southwest Monsoon has advanced further into some parts of north Arabian Sea, Gujarat region and remaining parts of Maharashtra. It has also covered some more parts of Saurashtra and Madhya Pradesh, some more parts of Chhattisgarh, south Odisha and northwest Bay of Bengal.
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Updated on June 14, 2015 10.00 AM (IST): Weather forecast for June 15
A cyclonic circulation is seen over Haryana and adjoining West Uttar Pradesh. Another cyclonic circulation exists over Meghalaya and Assam. Also, a trough is visible along the West Coast stretching from south Gujarat to Kerala.
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Updated on June 12, 2015 3.00 PM (IST): Monsoon hits Mumbai and Pune
Southwest Monsoon has covered Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur.
The Northern Limit of Monsoon now passes through Latitude 20.0°N/Longitude 60.0°E, Latitude 20.0°N/Longitude 70.0°E, Dahanu, Pune, Kolhapur, Bellary, Anantapur, Chennai, Latitude 13.0°N/Longitude 84.0°E, Latitude 16.0°N/Longitude 90.0°E, Latitude 21.0°N /Longitude 92.0°E, Latitude 24.0°N/Longitude 91.0°E, Dhubri and Gangtok.
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Updated on June 10, 2015 3.00 PM (IST): Monsoon advances further to cover entire Tamil Nadu and North Interior Karnataka
The Northern Limit of Monsoon now passes through Latitude 17.0°N/Longitude 60.0°E, Latitude 17.0°N/Longitude 70.0°E, Ratnagiri, Bellary, Anantapur, Chennai, Latitude 13.0°N/Longitude 84.0°E, Latitude 16.0°N/Longitude 90.0°E, Latitude 21.0°N /Longitude 92.0°E, Latitude 24.0°N/Longitude 91.0°E, Dhubri and Gangtok.
The Southwest Monsoon has advanced further. It has covered left over parts of South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and southwest Bay of Bengal. Monsoon has also covered some parts of North Interior Karnataka and Rayalaseema.
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Updated on June 10, 2015 11.00 AM (IST): Cyclonic storm Ashobaa is gradually gaining strength
Ashobaa is slowly moving in a west-northwest direction towards the Gulf of Oman. It is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. At present it is situated 300 km east of Sur in Oman.
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Updated on June 9, 2015 7.00 PM (IST): Cyclonic storm Ashobaa to strengthen into severe cyclonic storm
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, cyclonic storm Ashobaa has strengthened further and latest satellite images indicate that it can intensify into a severe cyclonic storm any moment now.
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Updated on June 9, 2015 11.30 AM (IST): Performance of Monsoon in first week of June
Monsoon entered Kerala on June 5 and quickly covered entire Northeast India by the next day. The northeastern states received good widespread in last one week. The rainfall figure in the region was excess by 13% in last one week.
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Updated on June 9, 2015 10.30 AM (IST): Cyclone Ashobaa moves away from Indian coast
Cyclone storm Ashobaa over east-central Arabian Sea is moving north-northwest direction and has further moved away from the Indian coast. At present, it is centered at 20°N and 65°E, that is about 830 km west of Mumbai and 570 km west-southwest of Veraval, Gujarat.
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Updated on June 8, 2015 14.11 PM (IST): Cyclonic Storm Ashobaa in Arabian Sea moves towards Northwest
The deep depression over east-central Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm, named ‘Ashobaa’. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, system is expected to gain more strength and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 36 hours.
Due to the movement of this system towards north-northwest direction, southwesterly winds are likely to infuse moderate to heavy rain over coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra in next 24 hours.
Updated on June 8, 2015 11.45 AM (IST): System in Arabian Sea to intensify into tropical cyclone soon
Weather system in Arabian Sea has gained strength, as the satellite images are showing cloud configuration, which is almost same to that of a tropical cyclone.
The system is presently moving north-westward at a speed of 15 kmph. It is positioned at 17.7°N and 67.7°E and is lying around 550 km west-southwest from Mumbai. However, the system has shifted slightly away from the Indian coast.
In wake of this, light to moderate rain has been recorded along the entire west coast that included coastal parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. By Monday night, the system will also start giving rain over coastal parts of Gujarat as the system shifts ahead.
Updated on June 7, 2015 3.45 PM (IST): Deep depression in Arabian Sea intensifies further
The depression over east-central Arabian Sea has further intensified into deep depression and is rapidly gaining strength. Moreover, the cloud configuration is showing all the features of a tropical cyclone. According to Skymet, we can expect the weather system to intensify into a tropical storm shortly.
The cyclonic storm will be named 'Ashobaa'
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Updated on June 7, 2015 12.45 PM (IST): Southwest Monsoon: System in Arabian Sea intensifies into depression, gives rain over Maharashtra
The low pressure area over east-central Arabian Sea has further intensified into a depression. At present, the weather system is lying in the deep waters of the Arabian Sea, slightly shifting away from the coast.
In wake of this movement, the rainfall has reduced relatively along the west coast including Kerala and coastal Karnataka. Meanwhile, peripherals of system has given light rain over parts of Madhya Maharashtra and coastal Maharashra including Mumbai.
A well-marked cyclonic circulation is prevailing over coastal Andhra Pradesh, which is giving rain and thunderstorms over several parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The weather activity is likely to continue for the next 24 hours.
Updated on June 6, 3.10 pm (IST): Kerala to observe subdued rainfall
This year, Kerala missed its official Monsoon onset date of June 1. Southwest Monsoon finally arrived on June 5 and now rainfall will reduce over the area. This could be attributed to the low pressure area over east-central Arabian Sea, which is moving in the north-northwest direction. Therefore, coastal areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka will receive good rainfall in next 24 to 48 hours.
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Updated on June 6, 3.00 pm (IST): Southwest Monsoon reaches Northeast India
Southwest Monsoon has covered entire Northeast India. It has also covered some parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) now passes through Latitude 13.0°N/ Longitude 60.0°E, Latitude 13.0°N/ Longitude 70.0°E, Mangalore, Mysuru, Salem, Cuddalore, Latitude 14.0°N/ Longitude 86.0°E, Latitude 16.0°N/ Longitude 90.0°E, Latitude 21.0°N/ Longitude 92.0°E, Latitude 24.0°N/ Longitude 91.0°E, Dhubri and Gangtok.
Updated on June 6, 2.30 pm (IST): Intensity of rain to decrease in Kerala
The weather system over east-central Arabian Sea has strengthened into a low pressure area. It will now move in a north-northwest direction, increasing rainfall over coastal areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka. However, rain will now reduce over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. We can expect only scattered rain over Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra region.
Northeast India will receive fairly widespread moderate rainfall for next few days. Few places could receive very heavy showers as well. Moisture laden southerly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal are increasing rainfall activity over the region. We can expect onset of Monsoon in southern parts of Northeast India anytime now.
Updated on June 5, 1.45 pm (IST): The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) passes through 13.0°N/60.0°E, 13.0°N/70.0°E, Mangalore, Mysuru, Salem, Cuddalore, 14.0°N/86.0°E, 16.0°N/90.0°E and 21.0°N /92.0°E.
According to Skymet, conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon over some more parts of central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh, some more parts of central and north Bay of Bengal and southern parts of Northeast India during next 48 hours.
Updated on June 5, 1.30 pm (IST): Southwest Monsoon finally arrives in Kerala.
Updated on June 5, 12 pm (IST): Onset of Monsoon almost there in Kerala
The cyclonic circulation over southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep has become more marked. It seems to be invigorating the onset of Monsoon in Kerala. In view of the system, rainfall over Kerala has increased significantly. The flow of winds over southeast Arabian Sea are also becoming favourable.
Once a weather system comes up in the Arabian Sea, the onset process of Monsoon gets a boost. And, this time the cyclonic circulation over southeast Arabian Sea, off Kerala and Karnataka coast, has brought favourable conditions for the onset of Monsoon.
Prerequisites for the onset of Monsoon in Kerala
1. Southwesterly winds are blowing over southeast Arabian Sea, close to the mainland of India.
2. The speed of winds have also met the threshold value of 20 to 30 kmph.
3. We can see thick clouds over Kerala and coastal Karnataka. Consequently, the Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR) has also met the required value.
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Rainfall is a very important aspect to look for before declaring the onset of Monsoon. At least 60% of the 14 stations across Kerala and coastal Karnataka should record 2.5 mm rainfall or more for two consecutive days.
The table below shows rain records for June 4 and 5 in the 14 stations of Kerala and Karnataka:
Looking at the rainfall figures, we can come to the conclusion that onset of Monsoon in Kerala is almost there. Yes, 100% of the criteria for declaring the onset of Monsoon has not been met as 8 of the above stations should have received 2.5 mm or more rainfall for two consecutive days.
Nevertheless, Skymet has around 87 weather station in Kerala, which have been recording good rainfall in the area for the last 48 hours.
As per Skymet weather stations, the rainfall distribution suggest that all the criteria has been fulfilled for the onset of Monsoon.
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