News
Farmers worried over Kharif crops as rain deficit reaches 60 pc in Jharkhand
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (776+ words) A staggering 60 percent rainfall deficiency across 16 Jharkhand districts has halted Kharif paddy sowing. As the Met department projects recovery by July, Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey has petitioned the Centre for a special financial relief package Ranchi: Farmers across several…...
El Nino 2026 India: Centre Flags 111 Districts With Poor Irrigation, Check If Your Area Is On The List
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (380+ words) According to weather forecasts, rainfall may continue to remain weak in the coming days, which could affect Kharif crops, especially in areas that depend mainly on monsoon rains. The minister said the government is taking action early instead of waiting…...
El Nino Hit Monsoon Starts Impacting Agri Operations
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (370+ words) Hyderabad: The ongoing El Nino event in the central Pacific Ocean that has already resulted in a seriously deficient start to the southwest monsoon season for India, is not going away anytime soon, and is expected to stay put well…...
India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (442+ words) Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, and this is expected to impact India's crops. India is drawing up plans to prepare for weaker-than-usual monsoon rains and the likely impact on crops in the world's most populous nation....
India makes contingency plans as weak monsoon threatens some farm areas
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (333+ words) NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) - India has drawn up contingency plans for more than 300 districts which are vulnerable to a "weak monsoon as it steps up preparations for the summer-sown season to "minimise the impact on crops, its farm minister Shivraj…...
Master drains in Gurgaon desilted, work on waterlogging hotspots ahead of monsoon
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (20+ words) Gurgaon monsoon preparedness gets a boost as GMDA completes drain desilting and MCG accelerates work at key waterlogging hotspots citywide....
Indian govt says crops in 111 districts are most vulnerable to monsoon deficit
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (488+ words) Preparing for a potential super El Nino in 2026, the Indian government has identified 111 districts highly vulnerable to crop damage due to low irrigation and high risks of rain shortages. This looming weather pattern threatens to cut agricultural output and drive…...
Monsoon divide: Bengaluru sees excess rainfall as rest of Karnataka dries up
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (37+ words) A weak monsoon has left Karnataka with a 32 per cent overall rainfall deficit, affecting crucial river basins such as the Cauvery. However, interior regions like Bengaluru are bucking the trend with 24 per cent excess rainfall....
Raigad Records Just 9. 7% Of June Rainfall As Monsoon Lags Behind Normal Levels
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (54+ words) Raigad district has received only 48. 7 mm rainfall this June against the normal 502. 8 mm, reaching just 9. 7 per cent of average, according to a report. Several tehsils, including Panvel and Pen, recorded extremely low rainfall, while officials said the administration is monitoring…...
Monsoon reaches Mumbai after a two-week delay | Today News
20+ hour, 33+ min ago (437+ words) NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon reached Mumbai on Tuesday, nearly two weeks later than its usual onset date, bringing relief to India's financial capital after water shortages forced authorities to curb supplies to households and businesses. The India Meteorological Department…...