Weatherman predicts heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh, farmers hopefulSeptember 4th, 2009 LUCKNOW - The weatherman's prediction of heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh for three days beginning Friday has raised hopes among farmers that they can still grow something this kharif season. India's most populous state has been suffering a paucity of rainfall this monsoon, with the authorities declaring 58 of the 71 districts drought-hit.
Uttar Pradesh welcomes widespread rainJuly 28th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Uttar Pradesh received heavy rainfall within 24 hours of the state government's declaration that 47 of its 70 districts were "drought-hit". "It is a delayed monsoon", said a senior official at the state meteorological department, as 57 cm of rain fell Monday.
Uttar Pradesh Govt to declare 20 districts as drought-hitJuly 25th, 2009 LUCKNOW - The Uttar Pradesh Government will declare 20 districts in the state as drought-hit. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Secretary A K Gupta on Friday night.
Drought looms over parts of Uttar PradeshJuly 24th, 2009 LUCKNOW - With rainfall in Uttar Pradesh nearly 58 percent below average so far this monsoon, the spectre of drought looms large over parts of the state. According to the agriculture department, the yield of paddy is expected to drop by 35-40 percent.
Monsoon revives in Uttar PradeshJuly 14th, 2009 LUCKNOW - The monsoon arrived nearly 15 days late in Uttar Pradesh and slowly petered out much to the dismay of people battling the sweltering heat. But there's good news - the monsoon has revived and the state can expect more rain, the weatherman said Tuesday.
Pawar warns of draught like situation in North IndiaJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today warned that, North India facing drought-like situation, and states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi might face serious problems due to scarcity of rains. Pawar, however, said the Ministry of Agriculture has prepared two contingency plans to face the situation arising from the failure of monsoon.
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.
Monsoon at Delhi's doorstepJune 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The national capital's wait for the monsoon seems to be nearly over with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that Delhi will get rain within the next two days. "The monsoon has reached the doorstep of the capital.
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 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.
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.
Monsoon delay leading to dip in river water levelsJune 24th, 2009 LUCKNOW - With monsoon getting delayed in Uttar Pradesh, several rivers in the state have started showing a receding trend in their water levels, officials said Wednesday. "If intense heat conditions continue to prevail in UP (Uttar Pradesh) and the monsoon fails to arrive on its expected date June 30, the water supply and hydro-power generation may get adversely affected," an official of the irrigation department said.
Uttar Pradesh suffers intense heat as monsoon is delayedJune 24th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Severe heat wave conditions Wednesday prevailed in parts of Uttar Pradesh, where the arrival of the monsoon has been delayed. The monsoon currents are moving slowly towards Uttar Pradesh.
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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