‘PM anxious over drought-like situation’

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 23:02

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday reviewed the drought-like situation in some parts of the country and its impact on prices with Food Minister K V Thomas who suggested stepping up imports of pulses and edible oils.

Hot and humid conditions prevail in North India

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 21:51

Moderate showers at some places failed to provide relief to people in North India on Tuesday who sweltered under hot and humid conditions.

Rains lash parts of Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 15:46

Light to moderate rain and thundershowers occurred at many places in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours.

Rains lash North India

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 22:44

Rains lashed parts of north India keeping temperatures below normal at most places as monsoon activity picked up over the region.

Rajasthan receives deficient rainfall

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 15:06

The desert state of Rajasthan has received 71 mm rainfall during the monsoon season so far which is 24 per cent less than normal.

Overnight rains bring cheer to Chennai residents

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 11:04

Good overnight rains in Chennai and its suburbs brought cheers to residents, giving respite from sweltering heat over the the past few days.

Monsoon covers entire country but still 23% deficient: IMD

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 14:02

Monsoon, the life-line of Indian agriculture, Wednesday covered the entire country but the rains are still deficient by 23 percent, a top official of India Meteorological Department said.

Monsoon covers entire country, deficiency only 23%

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 13:50

The southwest monsoon rains have reached all parts of the country, the Indian Metrolgical Department said on Wednesday.

Monsoon worries: 57% dip in water level in dams

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 09:48

Delayed and weak southwest monsoon has set alarm bells ringing in the government as major reservoirs in the country are facing depletion in water levels.

Cool day for Delhi, showers expected

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 11:03

The first pre-monsoon showers has brought much-awaited respite to the capital with the minimum temperature Sunday settling a notch below average at 26.4 degree Celsius. The weather office has forecast more rains later in the day.