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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha

Sat, Dec 15, 2018

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal would trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha.

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Met warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu this weekend

Met warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu this weekend

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

A low pressure intensifying in the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring a heavy spell of rain to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu by this weekend, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.  

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40 pct districts in South India received deficient rainfall: IMD data

40 pct districts in South India received deficient rainfall: IMD data

Mon, Aug 27, 2018

More than 40 per cent districts in South India witnessed deficient rainfall this monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department data showed, despite the southern state of Kerala experiencing excessive precipitation.  

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India''s monsoon rain forecast cut, farm output seen at risk

India''s monsoon rain forecast cut, farm output seen at risk

Wed, Aug 01, 2018

India is likely to receive below-normal monsoon rains in 2018, a private weather forecaster said on Wednesday, raising concerns over farm output and economic growth in Asia`s third-biggest economy, where half the farmland lacks irrigation.

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Possible El Nino unlikely to impact food prices in India

Possible El Nino unlikely to impact food prices in India

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

A poor monsoon may adversely impact food inflation. However, if one looks at the data from past ten years, food inflation has not spiked following poor monsoon. 

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August rain falters but won't impact agri output

August rain falters but won't impact agri output

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

India witnessed 4% deficit rainfall in the August 30 - September 7 week, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that the country will see more rainfall in the second half of the monsoon. 

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Mumbai gets maximum rains so far this monsoon; see list

Mumbai gets maximum rains so far this monsoon; see list

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

Southwest Monsoon has remained active over East Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, East and Northeast India along with some parts of South Peninsular India.

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Cement prices on the rise despite weak demand

Cement prices on the rise despite weak demand

Tue, Jul 19, 2016

In north, the prices increased by Rs10-20/bag in almost all the states including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh as well as in Delhi. While in central region, the price increases were in the range of Rs18-28/bag in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

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'Go slow' on sowing, MET advises farmers in Maharashtra as monsoon gets delayed

'Go slow' on sowing, MET advises farmers in Maharashtra as monsoon gets delayed

Tue, Jun 14, 2016

While asking farmers to go ahead with the tilling operations, the Agrimet section of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said actual sowing activity should be undertaken only after the onset of monsoon over Maharashtra

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Monsoon reaches Indian shores, IMD confirms

Monsoon reaches Indian shores, IMD confirms

Wed, Jun 08, 2016

Several parts of the state has been receiving heavy rains since last night. The IMD had earlier said that monsoon was likely to hit Kerala on June 9.

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Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in next 2 days: IMD

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in next 2 days: IMD

Mon, Jun 06, 2016

The IMD had earlier said that monsoon should hit the Kerala coast on June 7, with an error margin of plus or minus four days.

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Three forecasters, three monsoon predictions: Who will be right?

Three forecasters, three monsoon predictions: Who will be right?

Wed, Jun 01, 2016

Why forecasters have different dates for the monsoon? 

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Good monsoon positive for economy, inflation: Arvind Subramanian

Good monsoon positive for economy, inflation: Arvind Subramanian

Wed, May 18, 2016

The country received below normal rainfalls in last two years and many parts were hit by severe drought which hit the farm output.

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Equity market closes in green on positive inflation data

Equity market closes in green on positive inflation data

Mon, May 16, 2016

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) latest forecast on Sunday, the onset of monsoon in Kerala may get delayed by about a week.

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