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NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Cloudy Sky With Light Rain Predicted For Delhi Tomorrow: Weather Office
New Delhi: A cloudy sky with rain is likely in the national capital on Sunday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said while predicting light rain or drizzle. Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees below the season's average, the IMD said. The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.7 degrees Celsius, 1.4 notches below the season's average. The relative humidity was recorded at 90 per cent at 5.30 pm on Saturday. Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "satisfactory" category at 6 pm on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 84, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
IMD says rainfall in Aug-Sept this year expected to be more than 106% of the long period average
India Meteorological Department (IMD), stated that above Normal rainfall (>106% of Long Period Average (LPA)) is most likely over the country during the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August to September) 2025. During the second half of the monsoon season, normal to above normal rainfall is most likely over most parts of the country except many parts of northeast and adjoining areas of east India, some isolated regions of central India and south western parts of peninsular India where below normal rainfall is likely. During August 2025, rainfall over the country is likely to be within the normal range (94% to 106% of the LPA. Normal to above normal rainfall is very likely over many parts of the country except many parts of central India, western parts of peninsular India, northeast India and some parts of east and northwest India where it is likely to be below normal.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Assam govt to decide on drought declaration after Aug 15: Himanta
1 2 Guwahati: The state govt will take a decision after Aug 15 whether to declare a drought-like situation in Assam, as the Indian Meteorological Department predicted a good amount of rainfall in the first fortnight of Aug, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. While addressing a press conference on Thursday, the chief minister said, "IMD said that the situation is changing fast, and they have predicted a good amount of rainfall from Friday until Aug 10. So, we will wait until Aug 15, and after assessing the situation, a final decision regarding declaring a drought-like situation will be taken." He further added that the state govt would need to submit satellite data along with IMD data to the central govt if a drought-like situation is declared anywhere. According to the IMD, Assam received a total of 506.6mm of rainfall, which is a 40% deficit, from June 1 to July 31 this year. During this period, the normal rainfall is 850.4mm. The rainfall deficit during this period is 44% in Arunachal Pradesh, 56% in Meghalaya, 18% in Manipur, 5% in Mizoram, and 1% in Tripura. In Assam, Bajali, Barpeta, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Charaideo, Darrang, Dhemaji, and Dhubri districts recorded over a 60% deficit in rainfall, which is categorised as 'large deficit rainfall'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo On the other hand, 19 districts received deficit rainfall, and six districts received normal rainfall during the same period. On Tuesday, in view of the emerging risk of drought-like conditions reported from certain districts due to the rainfall deficit, chief secretary Ravi Kota, through an order, directed the district commissioners (DCs), where there is a rainfall deficit or early signs of drought, to immediately hold coordination meetings with line departments — agriculture, irrigation, animal husbandry and veterinary — to implement measures with immediate effect. The chief secretary also asked all DCs to intensify awareness and enrolment under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), especially in drought-prone areas. "Insurance companies should be pursued to open special counters at district and block levels for quick enrolment. Farmers shall be encouraged to enrol in PMFBY as the deadline is extended for Sali Paddy up to Aug 20, 2025," the Assam chief secretary said in the order issued on Tuesday. "All DCs shall urgently assess the functionality of irrigation schemes in affected areas and ensure restoration wherever required. Departments concerned shall deploy resources to activate pump sets, minor irrigation channels, and utilise other water sources for supplemental irrigation," the order stated. Regarding seed availability, the chief secretary directed the agriculture department to ensure an adequate stock of Bina 10, Bina 11, or any other suitable short-duration paddy varieties for immediate supply to farmers. The agriculture department was directed to prepare seed distribution plans, prioritising areas with the highest rainfall deficit.
