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As El Niño threatens monsoon, farmer groups promote millets, mulching and drip irrigation | India News

As El Niño threatens monsoon, farmer groups promote millets, mulching and drip irrigation | India News

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With the southwest monsoon expected to be weak because of El Niño conditions, several farmer-producer organisations (FPO) are promoting drought-resistant crops and climate-resilient farm practices, while officials say the Union Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up preparations to tackle the challenges. According to officials, the ministry has prepared a list of FPOs that are cultivating drought-resistant crops like millets and are using climate-resilient farming practices, including mulching for moisture conservation, drip irrigation, and mixed cropping systems. The ministry has been holding webinars to promote natural farming every day in one state and is now planning to host a series of webinars in the coming days to promote climate-resilient farm practices. There are over 63 lakh farmers who are members of 10,000 FPOs across the country, and the ministry plans to use their network to reach out to farmers to adopt climate-resilient practices, including alternative crops and moisture conservation, to counter the challenges of a weak monsoon, according to an official. “One of the simplest and most effective ways to conserve soil moisture is through mulching. …

Mumbai has 45 days of water left. Why IMD’s below-average monsoon forecast has BMC on edge | Mumbai News

Mumbai has 45 days of water left. Why IMD’s below-average monsoon forecast has BMC on edge | Mumbai News

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From “intense monitoring” of filling points for water tankers to appeals for judicious use by public – the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has gone back to its drawing boards amid concerns of adequate water supply in Mumbai after the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest forecast revision indicating that the country is likely to receive only 90 per cent of its long period average rainfall. The weather bureau’s downward revision has caused worry within the civic administration, with senior BMC officials on Monday convening a closed door meeting to strategise a plan for supply of adequate potable water until the summer of 2027 in Mumbai, which is entirely dependent on rain water for its daily water demands. During the meeting, the BMC administration instructed officials to closely monitor the rainfall over the lake catchment area over the next two months. “While it is too early to take any steps, the recent forecast of 90 per cent of the average rainfall is concerning as we have to ensure that Mumbai has sufficient water in its lakes till …

Cyberabad civic body officials inspect flood-prone hotspots ahead of monsoon

Cyberabad civic body officials inspect flood-prone hotspots ahead of monsoon

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Officials of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and the Cyberabad Police conducting a joint inspection of key waterlogging and flood-prone locations across the city on Tuesday. Ahead of the onset of monsoon, officials of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and the Cyberabad Police conducted a joint inspection of key waterlogging and flood-prone locations across the city to assess preparedness measures and review ongoing mitigation works. The inspection was led by CMC Commissioner G. Srijana along with the Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh on Tuesday. The team visited several vulnerable locations, including Malkam Cheruvu, the State Election Commission building near Khajaguda lake, Hyderabad Central University (HCU), and the area near the Harsha Toyota showroom in Kondapur, all of which have experienced water stagnation during periods of heavy rainfall in the past. Officials reviewed the progress of drainage improvement works, desilting operations, flood mitigation measures, and site-specific interventions aimed at preventing waterlogging and ensuring public safety during the rainy season. During the review, the CMC Commissioner directed officials to expedite all pre-monsoon works and strengthen coordination among …

Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala three days behind schedule around Jun 4: IMD

Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala three days behind schedule around Jun 4: IMD

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The monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala around June 4, three days behind schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. On May 15, the IMD forecast that the monsoon was likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, with a model error of ± four days. On May 15, the IMD forecast that the monsoon was likely to arrive in Kerala on May 26, with a model error of ± four days. (PTI) The monsoon advances northwards from Kerala, usually in surges, covering the entire country around July 15. It marks the transition from scorching temperatures. According to the agriculture ministry, 51% of India’s farmed area, accounting for 40% of production, is rain-fed, making the monsoon critical. With 47% of the country’s population dependent on agriculture for their livelihood, a bountiful monsoon is related to a healthy rural economy. “Conditions are favourable for further advance of south-west monsoon into some more parts of south-west and south-east Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep Islands, some parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, some more parts of …

Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala in next 2-3 days: IMD

Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala in next 2-3 days: IMD

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala within the next two to three days. The weather system is also expected to advance into parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu and several areas of the Bay of Bengal during the same period. Meteorologists have attributed the expected monsoon advance to multiple weather systems, including upper-air cyclonic circulations over the Arabian Sea, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall activity across Kerala and Lakshadweep over the coming week. Heavy rainfall of 7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours is likely at isolated places in Kerala on June 1 and June 2. Rainfall intensity is expected to increase significantly from June 3 onwards. Very heavy rainfall, ranging between 12 cm and 20 cm in 24 hours, is likely at isolated locations in Kerala between June 3 and June 7. Orange alert for several districts An Orange Alert has been issued for multiple districts where …

Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on June 4, says IMD in latest forecast

Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on June 4, says IMD in latest forecast

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Though the date of arrival does not correlate with the quantum of rainfall, the latter is a cause of concern this year. File | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran The southwest monsoon is now expected to advance into Kerala on June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). This update comes after the IMD, in a statement on May 29, acknowledged that the rain was unlikely to reach Kerala within the four-day window of its forecasted date of May 26. The ‘normal’ date for the monsoon’s advent over the State was initially set for June 1. Last year, the monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24 — its earliest arrival since 2009. Though the date of arrival does not correlate with the quantum of rainfall, the latter is a cause of concern this year with the IMD and other weather agencies having warned of ‘below normal’ rainfall. “Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of southwest & southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep Islands, some parts …

Kerala yet to see Monsoon onset; IMD says Delhi’s weather to remain ‘pleasant’ till Friday | India News

Kerala yet to see Monsoon onset; IMD says Delhi’s weather to remain ‘pleasant’ till Friday | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 09:01 AM IST Delhi and the National Capital Region are set for a spell of relatively pleasant weather over the next four days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies, light rainfall, and thunderstorm activity across the region. At the same time, Kerala is set to see the monsoon’s onset in 2-3 days, says the IMD. According to the weather department, partly cloudy conditions are expected to gradually give way to generally cloudy skies in Delhi-NCR, while very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is likely during the afternoon and evening hours for the next four days till Friday. Thunderstorm, winds expected Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are expected across NCR between June 2 and June 5. Dust storms may also occur on some days. Despite the forecast, all districts of Delhi and neighbouring cities, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad remain under the green category on the IMD’s warning map, signalling …

Heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu as southwest monsoon nears; 16 districts under watch

Heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu as southwest monsoon nears; 16 districts under watch

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with several districts expected to receive heavy rain as conditions become favourable for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon, reported the IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD predicts below-normal monsoon rainfall across most of India this year

IMD predicts below-normal monsoon rainfall across most of India this year

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The June-September southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long-period average with a model error of 4 per cent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. Apart from the Northeast, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, it said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link