southwest monsoon

Mumbai, nearby districts to see rain resurgence over weekend

July 04, 2025 7:48 pm

Over the past few days, the city has been experiencing intermittent spells of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds.

Seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai 47% full, far ahead of last year

July 03, 2025 3:03 pm

Mumbai requires all seven lakes to reach their full capacity by mid-October to ensure uninterrupted water supply throughout the year.

Santacruz logs shortfall of 5% even as Colaba records 9% excess rainfall in June

July 01, 2025 12:42 am

Responding to questions about wetter spells in Colaba, IMD scientists added, “While Santacruz may receive heavier rainfall between July and September, Colaba station generally records heavier rainfall in June"

Southwest monsoon covers India, only 10th occasion marked in June since 1960

June 30, 2025 4:14 am

Uttarakhand, UP, Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala brace for very heavy rain this week

Rain lashes Pathankot as southwest monsoon advances in northern Punjab

June 23, 2025 10:40 am

Thunderstorms and lightning may occur at several places across the state through the week.

Southwest Monsoon arrives in Telangana, says IMD as it issues ‘orange’ alert in state from Wednesday

May 26, 2025 5:47 pm

Dr K Nagaratna, director of IMD, Hyderabad, said Telangana will see heavy rainfall over the next five days.

What caused an ‘early’ monsoon onset in India this year?

May 27, 2025 6:48 am

Monsoon Update in India: Multiple, large-scale atmosphere-oceanic and local factors developed and favoured the early monsoon onset this year. Here is what to know.

Southwest Monsoon onset likely before May 27: What this means for Tamil Nadu

May 22, 2025 11:31 am

On Tuesday, the IMD predicted that the southwest monsoon, which typically begins in Kerala on June 1, will now arrive before May 27. This would also spread into southern parts of Tamil Nadu, marking its earliest onset since 2010.

Knowledge Nugget | Monsoon in India: What you must know for UPSC exam

May 16, 2025 6:35 pm

As IMD declares monsoon onset over South Bay of Bengal and South Andaman Sea, here's all you need to know about the monsoon in India. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the IMD's colour-coded weather alerts and Mission Mausam.

IMD: Gujarat received 140% of average rainfall this season

October 16, 2024 5:00 am

As per the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Gandhinagar, Gujarat received 140.60% of average rain this year. In 2023, the average rainfall received was 108%, 122% in 2022 and 98.48% in 2021.

Heavy rains, waterlogging mark arrival of monsoon in Mumbai

June 09, 2021 8:52 pm

Southwest monsoon has arrived in Mumbai two days earlier than its onset date.

Colours of rain: Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala

June 10, 2019 10:06 am

The news will augur well for the country as large parts have been witnessing agriculture distress and water levels in reservoirs in west and south India have dipped to low levels in the past few months.

Floods and landslides in Kerala after southwest monsoon wreaks havoc

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm