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India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India's crops.
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India TV News
· Jun 23, 2026
Mumbai's monsoon wait nears end: IMD gives 48-hour timeline after slowdown
Mumbai could finally see the arrival of the southwest monsoon within the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), offering relief after an unusually slow and uneven start to the rainy season. The weather agency said conditions have become favourable for the monsoon to advance further into Maharashtra, including Mumbai, following last week's lull. However, officials clarified that the rain witnessed in the city on Monday was not monsoon rainfall but pre-monsoon showers.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 29, 2026
Weather update: Light to moderate rain expected in various locations
Kathmandu, June 29: The monsoon winds continue to influence several regions throughout the country. The Department of Hy...
UrduPoint
· Jun 30, 2026
NDMA strengthening monsoon preparedness; Lt Gen Inam Haider
NDMA strengthening monsoon preparedness; Lt Gen Inam Haider
RTÉ News
· Jun 24, 2026
Weak monsoon due to El Nino brings 43% less rain to India
India has drawn up contingency plans for more than 300 districts which are vulnerable to a weak monsoon.
The Economic Times
· Jun 22, 2026
India monsoon revives after two-week stall
India monsoon revives after two-week stall
South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
India’s late monsoon rains leave cities and fields parched
The late arrival of India’s monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused problems ranging from planting delays for farmers to water restrictions for construction sites in its largest business hub, Mumbai. Water shortages have been reported around the country due to the late start of the rainy season, which typically begins in June but has grown erratic in recent years. Climate experts said El Nino, a warming of the Pacific that affects weather around the globe, combined with an already...
OneIndia
· Jun 22, 2026
When Will It Rain In Delhi-NCR? IMD Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms After Days Of Intense Heat
After days of intense heat and uncomfortable weather, residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) may soon get some relief. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 23, 2026
Monsoon enters Mumbai after a fortnight, eyes Gujarat and UP next
For Central India, ongoing week (June 22-29) and the one that follows (June 29-July 6) may offer best opportunity for sowing; prospects during July 13-20 are less encouraging
India Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Parliament Monsoon session from July 20 amid new NDA edge and Opposition churn
Parliament Monsoon session from July 20 amid new NDA edge and Opposition churn
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
India catat Jun paling kering dalam sedekad, jejas pertanian
NEW DELHI: India merekodkan bulan Jun paling kering dalam tempoh 12 tahun dan yang kelima paling kering sejak rekod hujan di seluruh negara mula dikumpulkan pada 1901, menurut Jabatan Meteorologi India (IMD). IMD turut meramalkan taburan hujan di bawah paras normal bagi Julai, sekali gus mencetuskan kebimbangan terhadap kemajuan penanaman tanaman musim panas tahun ini. ... Read more The post India catat Jun paling kering dalam sedekad, jejas pertanian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BOL News
· Jun 28, 2026
First monsoon spell likely to hit parts of country from July 1
No significant rainfall is expected in the Sindh until July 5. The post First monsoon spell likely to hit parts of country from July 1 appeared first on BOL News.
NDTV
· Jul 4, 2026
Southwest Monsoon To Cover Parts Of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana In Next 4 days
The southwest monsoon is set to advance further into parts of the North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, the remaining areas of Haryana and Punjab, and more parts of Rajasthan over the next four days, the India...
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 1, 2026
Indian forecasters warn of below normal July rains
Indian forecasters warn of below normal July rains
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of...
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Related coverage for "India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season": India TV News — Mumbai's monsoon wait nears end: IMD gives 48-hour timeline after slowdown . The Rising Nepal — Weather update: Light to moderate rain expected in various locations. UrduPoint — NDMA strengthening monsoon preparedness; Lt Gen Inam Haider. RTÉ News — Weak monsoon due to El Nino brings 43% less rain to India. The Economic Times — India monsoon revives after two-week stall . South China Morning Post — India’s late monsoon rains leave cities and fields parched. OneIndia — When Will It Rain In Delhi-NCR? IMD Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms After Days Of Intense Heat. The Hindu BusinessLine — Monsoon enters Mumbai after a fortnight, eyes Gujarat and UP next. India Today — Parliament Monsoon session from July 20 amid new NDA edge and Opposition churn. Utusan Malaysia — India catat Jun paling kering dalam sedekad, jejas pertanian. BOL News — First monsoon spell likely to hit parts of country from July 1. NDTV — Southwest Monsoon To Cover Parts Of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana In Next 4 days. Borneo Bulletin — Indian forecasters warn of below normal July rains. Yonhap News Agency — (LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate