Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Monsoons
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Monsoon likely to gain pace across country after July 25
PUNE: After satisfactory downpour in most parts of the country in June, the monsoon has taken an extended break and may not return in full vigour till July 25, says a range forecast released by the Indian
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Monsoon will be normal in July; sticking to our forecast: Skymet
Even as India Meteorological Department predicted deficient rainfall in July, Skymet, a private weather agency, today stuck to its forecast of "normal" monsoon in the month. Even as India Meteorological
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Agriculture reform: Government takes first step for a national farm market
Currently, the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Acts in different states permit the first sale of crops — after harvesting by farmers — to take place only in regulated market yards or mandis.
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El Niño: implications and scenarios for 2015
An El Nino event active since March 2015 will almost certainly last through 2015 and is likely to extend into early 2016. The intensity of this event is increasing with a peak expected in the last quarter
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Monsoon 18% higher than normal till now
Quantum of rainfall across country during June 1-29 is 182.5 mm The south-west monsoon has been active over Uttarakhand and eastern Madhya Pradesh and the country as a whole has received 18% more rainfall
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MD forecasts less than normal rainfall in July, Aug
After plentiful rains in June, the Met department expects less than normal precipitation over the next two months and has advised the agriculture ministry to keep a contingency plan ready. According
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Monsoon Blues: Rainfall Deficit in 12 Districts
The south-west monsoon has started showing the El Nino impact. With rains vanishing, at least 12 districts of Odisha have reported deficit rainfall in the first month itself, notwithstanding the overall
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Monsoon rainfall 19% more than normal
According to IMD, the country as a whole has received 19% more rainfall than the normal till now, which would help in increasing kharif sowing activities in the next few weeks. The southwest monsoon
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Monsoon action plan- 2015: village level contingency plans for climate resilience in agriculture
The Technology Demonstration Component of NICRA, implemented by 121 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), addresses climate vulnerabilities in identified 50 drought-prone target districts spread across 17 States.
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Govt releases Rs 2.5 cr to tackle monsoon-related problems
Manipal, June 23, 2015, DHNS: Urban Development Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake said State government had released Rs 2.5 crore to tackle monsoon-related menace. Briefing reporters, after chairing KDP meet