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India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD
India will receive 98 per cent rainfall during this monsoon between June to September with an error estimate of four per cent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. Earlier on April 18, based on then available weather patterns the IMD had forecast a normal monsoon with average rainfall of around 96 per cent …
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June 6, 2017 -
India to receive 98 per cent monsoon, forecasts IMD
India will receive 98 per cent rainfall during this monsoon between June to September with an error estimate of four per cent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. Earlier on April 18, based on then available weather patterns the IMD had forecast a normal monsoon with average rainfall of around 96 per cent …
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June 6, 2017 -
India slips to 45th spot in World Competitiveness list
India has been ranked 45th, down four notches from last year, in terms of competitiveness in the annual rankings compiled by IMD which saw Hong Kong topping the list. US was "pushed out" of the top three slots while Hong Kong consolidated its dominance of the annual rankings for the second year in the list …
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June 4, 2017 -
India to get normal monsoon: IMD
The country will get a normal monsoon this year, benefiting agriculture, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday. "As per present estimation, the distribution of rainfall is likely to follow the climatological factors… we assess normal rainfall at 96 percent (plus/minus 5 per cent)," IMD Director General KJ Ramesh said at press conference here. The …
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April 18, 2017 -
Partly cloudy Friday in Delhi
It was a partly cloudy Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded 20.7 degrees Celsius, normal for the season's average. The Met has forecast thunders ahead. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 39 degrees Celsius. "It was a partly cloudy morning here. The day ahead is likely to have …
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April 14, 2017 -
Sunny Monday in Delhi
It was a sunny Monday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 20 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season. The India Meteorological Department forecast clear sky throughout the day with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius. Sunday's maximum temperature settled at 32.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below …
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April 10, 2017 -
Delhi to see three more cool days before mercury rises
The national capital is expected to see three more days of respite from the excessive heat till April 10, the weather officials said on Friday. The heatwave in the neighbouring states last week left Delhi sweltering in intense heat. However, two days of rainfall and cloudy sky brought some relief to the people. On Friday, …
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April 7, 2017 -
Some respite from heat in Delhi, storm likely on Wednesday
Delhi residents had some relief from rising temperatures of the past few days as mercury dipped amid an overcast sky for major part of Tuesday and light rain in some parts. With a thunderstorm or sandstorm likely on Wednesday, the mercury is expected go down further. The maximum average temperature on Tuesday was at 36.3 …
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April 4, 2017 -
Centre reviews power situation
The Union Government today reviewed the power situation in the country, with special focus on Uttar Pradesh, and told states to upgrade their infrastructure to ensure smooth supply of power during peak demand in summer. The Power Ministry told the UP government to augment the intra-state transmission systems expeditiously. Similar instructions were given to states …
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March 31, 2017 -
Maharashtra’s Bhira records 46.5°C as heat wave blows across India
It's not even the end of March but the temperature across the country already seems to be breaking records with Bhira town in Maharashtra recording a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees. Further, the Met office has on Thursday warned of heat wave conditions in parts of central, west and north India. While Akola town in …
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March 30, 2017 -
Maharashtra’s Bhira records 46.5°C as heat wave blows across India
It's not even the end of March but the temperature across the country already seems to be breaking records with Bhira town in Maharashtra recording a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees. Further, the Met office has on Thursday warned of heat wave conditions in parts of central, west and north India. While Akola town in …
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March 30, 2017 -
Mercury may reach 39 degrees by month-end
With the national capital already sizzling due to a significant rise in the mercury, making March the hottest in the last six years, the Met department says the temperature could rise to 39 degrees Celsius by the end of month. On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was 35 degree Celsius, four notches above the …
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March 25, 2017 -
Blue sky, sunny Friday in Delhi
It was a sunny Friday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 12.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, the weather office said. The sky will remain clear throughout the day with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 26 degrees Celsius, an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Humidity …
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February 24, 2017 -
Blue sky, sunny Friday in Delhi
It was a sunny Friday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 12.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, the weather office said. The sky will remain clear throughout the day with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 26 degrees Celsius, an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Humidity …
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February 24, 2017 -
Sunny Monday in Delhi
It was a sunny Monday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 16.4 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season's average. "The sky will remain clear during the day with mist or haze in the morning," an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 31 …
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February 20, 2017 -
Pleasant Saturday in Delhi
It was a pleasant Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 14.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. "The skies will remain partly cloudy," said an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius. Humidity at 8.30 am …
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February 18, 2017 -
Pleasant Saturday in Delhi
It was a pleasant Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 14.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. "The skies will remain partly cloudy," said an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius. Humidity at 8.30 am …
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February 18, 2017