Skymet Weather

Southwest Monsoon sets in over Kerala, says India Meteorological Department; heavy rainfall warning issued for nine districts in state

The Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala marking the commencement of the four-month long rainfall season, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

Erratic rain pattern despite a strong monsoon spells trouble for agro-economy, but farmers hopeful about abundant winter crop

While crops in the ground have been damaged by the monsoon, the rains have replenished reservoirs and groundwater reserves, which augurs well for India’s rural economy in 2020.

Southwest Monsoon withdraws one month after the normal date: Roundup on devastating floods and its impact on economy

The Southwest Monsoon started its retreat on Wednesday, marking the longest recorded delay in withdrawal of the four-month-long rainfall season, the India Meteorological Department said.

Monsoon delays withdrawal till second week of October; abundant rainfall in Gujarat, Central India, deficit shrinks in East

Bihar and the adjoining regions of East Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand which has been receiving some heavy rains this past week will experience some respite from the intense monsoon activity.

Delhi to get fresh spell of rains from tomorrow; downpour to keep mercury within comfortable levels, says IMD

Delhi is in for another spell of rains which will reduce rainfall deficiency and keep the mercury within comfortable levels, the weather department said on Tuesday.

Cyclone Vayu Updates: AAI to suspend flight operations in five Gujarat airports for 24 hours from midnight

Cyclone Vayu LIVE Updates: The Airports Authority of India said flight operations at airports in Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod, Kandla will be suspended for 24 hours from midnight in view of Cyclone Vayu.

Monsoon hits Kerala marking official start of rainy season; IMD predicts normal rainfall but June showers to be hit by El-Nino

After a delay of a week, monsoon hit the Kerala coast on Saturday, marking the official commencement of the four-month rainfall season in the country.

Southwest monsoon to regain pulse in two days; IMD predicts strong winds, increasing rain over Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Suggestive of strengthening of winds and increasing rain over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the IMD has warned off rough seas over the region until Friday.

Skymet predicts below-normal monsoon this year owing to 'developing' El Nino, says 93% of Long Period Average expected

The monsoon season delivers about 70 percent of India’s annual rainfall and is key to the success of the farm sector in Asia’s third-biggest economy.

Thick fog causes delay in train, flight services in Delhi; Indian Railways says at least 12 trains rescheduled due to low visibility

A thick blanket of fog enveloped the national capital on Friday, hampering the train and flights services in Delhi. The latest data compiled by Indian Railways revealed that as many as 12 trains were rescheduled after getting delayed for at least by 2 hours.