About 15 percent of Gujarat's crops destroyedSeptember 2nd, 2009 GANDHINAGAR - Around 15 percent of Gujarat's standing crops have been destroyed because of deficient rains between July 27 and Aug 29, an agriculture department official said. Eleven districts in central and north Gujarat received 40 percent less rainfall for a little over a month after July 27.
Weak monsoon predicted in Delhi, neighbourhood: IMDJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Rain gods don't seem to be smiling on the national capital this year as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Tuesday predicted a weak monsoon in Delhi and surrounding areas. According to IMD, northwest India comprising Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive very little rainfall.
Little rain in Himachal on day 3 of monsoonJuly 2nd, 2009 SHIMLA - The southwest monsoon was below normal in Himachal Pradesh Thursday after remaining active during the past two days, weather officials here said. "There was a lull in the monsoon in most parts of the hill state Thursday.
Monsoon progresses further into north IndiaJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The southwest monsoon Wednesday advanced further into northern parts of the country, causing rain in Punjab and Haryana, Met officials said here. "The monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana and isolated parts of north Rajasthan.
Monsoon reaches Himachal PradeshJune 30th, 2009 SHIMLA - The monsoon reached Himachal Pradesh Tuesday and the state experienced showers throughout the day, leading to a drop in temperature. "The monsoon hit the hill state this (Tuesday) afternoon.
Delhi welcomes pre-monsoon showersJune 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After days of intense heat and humidity, Delhiites got a pleasant surprise as they woke up to rain Tuesday morning. Although met officials said that these are only pre-monsoon showers, one can expect more rains through the day.
Monsoon magic not far for hot, parched IndiaJune 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - So near and yet so far. Looking skywards, that's what people in many parts of northern India must have felt Monday, as the air was hot, humid and heavy with the possibility of rain, but the magical droplets eluded.
Pre-monsoon showers bring relief in HimachalJune 29th, 2009 SHIMLA - Pre-monsoon showers in Shimla and other parts of Himachal Pradesh Monday brought much relief from the scorching heat, weather officials here said. "Pre-monsoon showers Monday early morning brought much relief from the prolonged heat wave in various areas of Shimla, Kangra and Mandi districts," meteorological office director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
Pre-monsoon showers bring relief to Uttar PradeshJune 29th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Pre-monsoon showers in parts of Uttar Pradesh Monday brought much-needed respite for people in the state, which had been reeling under intense heat for the last three months. Met officials said thundershowers accompanied by cool winds were witnessed this morning in many districts, including Lucknow, Lakhimpur Kheri, Unnao, Faizabad, Sitapur and Rae Bareli.
Dust storms, drizzle in Delhi signal advancing monsoonJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Dust storms and drizzle in Delhi and other parts of north India Sunday afternoon that brought some relief from sweltering heat signal an advancing southwest monsoon, according to met officials. "Dust storms and mild thundershowers like what Delhi experienced today are precursors to the advancing monsoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Ajit Tyagi told IANS.
Drizzle in Delhi brings relief, signals advancing monsoonJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites heaved a sigh of relief Sunday as brief showers brought the temperature down in the national capital that has been reeling under long power cuts. The drizzle promised the onset of the monsoon in the coming days.
Pre-monsoon showers in Delhi by June-end: OfficialJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi and its neighbouring states can expect some respite from the sweltering heat with a Met official Saturday predicting pre-monsoon showers in the region by month-end. "Northern India including Delhi is likely to witness pre-monsoon showers by June-end or the start of July.
No progress of monsoon yet, says Met OfficeJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There was no progress in southwest monsoon in the country Thursday and the rain-bearing clouds continue to be over southern Gujarat and parts of Maharashtra, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here. "There is no progress in the southwest monsoon and it is over central Arabian Sea, south Gujarat and some parts of Maharashtra," IMD director B.P Yadav told IANS.
Delayed monsoon, scorching sun likely to push Jharkhand into droughtJune 23rd, 2009 RANCHI - With no signs of the heat abating any time soon, farmers in Jharkhand may be in deep trouble. If the monsoon continues to be delayed, the state may find itself facing a drought.
Monsoon likely to reach Delhi July 1June 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi will continue to bake for another 10 days due to a delayed monsoon. According to the Met department, the monsoon reached Mumbai Sunday and is expected to hit the national capital around July 1.
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