Monsoon revival near; could cover rest of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi by Thursday

Monsoon revival near; could cover rest of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi by Thursday

In its forecast for July, the weather bureau had said India as a whole would witness good rainfall. The southwest monsoon likely to gradually revive gradually over the south peninsula, including the west coast and adjoining eastcentral India, from Wednesday, according to the India Meteorological Department’s numerical weather prediction model guidance.Moisture carrying easterly winds in … Read more

Southwest monsoon comes early in India! Rainfall pace, trends, coverage explained

Southwest monsoon comes early in India! Rainfall pace, trends, coverage explained

For some cities in southern India as well, the monsoon has arrived 7 to 10 days ahead of its scheduled date. Southwest monsoon or rainy season for India comes in June with downpour beginning from the southern state of Kerala, eventually making its way up to the other parts of the country. This year, the … Read more

PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of six states to review flood situation

PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of six states to review flood situation

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a virtual meeting with chief ministers of six states to review flood situation in which he emphasised extensive use of innovative technologies for improving forecast and warning system, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The states that attended the meeting to review their preparedness to deal with … Read more