monsoon rains
Rainfall deficit narrows to 7 per cent
The rainfall deficit was around 30 per cent at the start of July.
6 dead as heavy rains hit Vadodara; airport shut, trains cancelled
As per the latest forecast, several parts of Gujarat will receive 'heavy to very heavy rains' during the next two days.
Monsoon rains deficit to be wiped out by August-end
There could also be major flooding in parts of the country.
'Tamil Nadu, Kerala. Odisha to receive heavy rains,' says IMD
Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal.
Rains to revive, pick up pace over next two weeks
The state-run agency also said rains in the remaining parts of the country are very likely to be normal to below normal.
Monsoon set to pick up pace
Officials said sowing of the summer crops such as cotton, rice, soyabean, corn and pulses has accelerated now.
Nearly 1,20,000 displaced as floods wreak havoc in Myanmar
Over 118,000 people have taken refuge in 285 camps so far, as the toll climbed to 11 dead, including three solders, with more deaths feared.
Mesmerising monsoons in Coorg
Coorg’s best-kept secret is the charming Mandalpatti. Mandalpatti, also called Mugilpete translates to the Market of Clouds.
Death toll from Sri Lanka floods rise to 164
Sri Lanka has sought international assistance, with India sending two naval ships laden with supplies over the weekend.