Monsoon
Seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation
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A monsoon is traditionally a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with annual latitudinal oscillation of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) between its limits to the north and south of the equator. Usually, the term monsoon is used to refer to the rainy phase of a seasonally changing pattern, although technically there is also a dry phase. The term is also sometimes used to describe locally heavy but short-term rains.
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Weather update: Monsoon starts withdrawal, IMD predicts widespread rains in these regions this weekWhile most of the country received normal to excess showers, five of the 36 meteorological subdivisions experienced deficient rainfall -- Jammu and Kashmir (-26 percent), Himachal Pradesh (-20),..DNA - Published | |
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Monsoon covers entire country six days in advance: IMDSouthwest monsoon covers India early this year. Monsoon's influence on agriculture and water resources highlighted. Timely onset crucial for farming operations and water management. Despite June's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon breaks its hiatus, brings relief from the searing heat wave in many partsMonsoon onset in Kerala, early arrival in north-east, deficit rainfall situation in June. North-west parts of India, including Delhi-NCR, too spared from heat wave conditions for now due to Western..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon arrives simultaneously over Kerala and northeast India, marking beginning of rainy season in the country two days in advanceThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the early arrival of the Monsoon over Kerala and northeast India, marking the start of the rainy season. The Monsoon reached Kerala two days earlier..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon ends with 'normal' rainfall as positive factors countered El Nino effect, says IMDThe four-month monsoon season has ended with India receiving "normal" rainfall -- 820 mm against a long-period average of 868.6 mm -- with positive factors countering the effect of El Nino conditions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon starts withdrawing from India, eight days after normal dateMonsoon started withdrawing from India on Monday, eight days behind the normal date of September 17, the India Meteorological Department said. "The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from parts of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No-trust debate, Delhi services bill highlight of final week of Monsoon sessionIndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliament's Monsoon session, Day 5: I.N.D.I.A's no-confidence motion against govt likely to persisit 'logjam'IndiaTimes - Published | |
NDA vs INDIA over Manipur violence: Fiery Parliament session as Opposition fires attacks on CentreThe Opposition is ready to attack the Centre in the Monsoon session of the Parliament over the incidents of violence erupting in Manipur over the last few weeks.DNA - Published | |
Monsoon session: Protests, counter-protests planned by BJP, INDIA in Parliament today over atrocities against womenCongress and Opposition leaders are demanding a statement from PM Modi in the Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon session.DNA - Published | |
PM Modi likely to interact with NDA MPs during Monsoon sessionIndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliamentary affairs minister reviews legislative business ahead of Monsoon sessionIndiaTimes - Published | MSCS amendment bill to come up in Monsoon session: Cooperation minister Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published |
IMD weather update: Monsoons to advance in parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, other; check latest rainfall alertIMD informed on Thursday that monsoon will advance to the remaining parts of Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka in next 24 hours.DNA - Published | Cyclone Biparjoy weather update: IMD issues rain warning for Saurashtra, South Gujarat, fishermen on high alertGujarat prepares for rain and strong winds as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies and impacts the Monsoon.DNA - Published |
