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Conditions favourable for onset of southwest monsoon over South Bay of Bengal, Andaman: IMD

New Delhi: The southwest monsoon could make an onset over parts of Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman & Nicobar Islands towards the end…

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Heatwave alert: Centre issues advisory, work hours may shift

New Delhi: Union labour and health ministries have issued heat-wave advisories to all states and union territories, urging them to ensure adequate rest and cooling…

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Indian agricultural sector under threat by trifecta of below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRA

New Delhi: India’s agriculture sector may face a challenging year ahead amid concerns over weak monsoon, possible El Nino conditions, and fertilizer supply risks linked…

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el nino: El Nino threat looms large as data shows strong link to weak monsoons

The relationship between El Nino and India’s monsoon remains one of the most consistent climate signals, Times of India reported, with data showing that nearly…

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Southwest monsoon to be 8% below Long Period Average: IMD

New Delhi: India is expected to get below-normal monsoon rainfall in 2026 with precipitation expected to be 8% below normal, at 92% of Long Period…

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IMD flags below-normal monsoon for 2026; rainfall seen at 92% of long-term average

India is likely to receive below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall in 2026, with precipitation estimated at 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological…

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Agri Minister takes stock of crop losses from hailstorm, heavy rainfall as fresh Western Disturbance looms

New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorm damage across several states, directing ministry officials to…

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