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India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Total sown area up 11.3 per cent due to good Southwest monsoon: Report
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The overall sown area for Kharif crops has improved by 11.3 per cent as of June 27, 2025, on year on year basis, as South-West monsoon has picked up pace, with rainfall recorded at 9 per cent above the Long Period Average (LPA) until June 30, 2025, revealed a recent report by Bank of Baroda. The report further adds that, the higher sown area is particularly evident in pulses and rice, which have grown by 37.2 per cent and 47.3 per cent respectively. Particularly, within pulses, urad and moong bean have registered an increase. Oilseeds, led by soybean and groundnut, have also seen higher acreage. In contrast, the sown area for cotton and jute & mesta has declined by 8.9 per cent and 2.7 per cent respectively for the same period. Regionally, 19 out of 36 sub-divisions (49 per cent of the country) have received normal to excess rainfall. The North Western (42 per cent) and Central (25 per cent) regions have reported above-normal rainfall, including states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Parts of the Central and Southern regions, such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, have received normal rainfall. However, the East and North Eastern India reported deficient rainfall (-17 per cent), followed by the Southern Peninsula (-3 per cent). States like Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya in the Eastern and North Eastern regions have reported deficient rainfall, as have Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the Southern belt. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects above-normal rainfall for July 2025, at 106 per cent above LPA. The overall cumulative rainfall until June 30, 2025, is 180mm, which is higher than both last year's 147mm and the normal rainfall of 165mm for this period. Reservoir storage levels across India are also significantly higher than last year. As of June 26, 2025, the storage level for 161 reservoirs stands at 36 per cent of total capacity, compared to 20 per cent last year. The Southern region has the highest reservoir level at 45 per cent, followed by Western (39 per cent), Eastern (31 per cent), Northern (30 per cent), and Central regions (29 per cent). (ANI)
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Above-normal rainfall expected in July: IMD
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a wetter and cooler July than usual. Major parts of the country may experience above-normal rainfall and below-normal temperatures. However, most regions in Northeast and East India, along with several areas in extreme South Peninsular India and some parts of Northwest India, are likely to receive below-normal rainfall. The IMD states that the overall monthly average rainfall for July 2025 is expected to be above normal, exceeding 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA). The typical rainfall for July is around 280 mm. Above-normal rainfall can significantly benefit agriculture and water resources. However, IMD warned of the natural hazards it can cause. 'There are potential risks such as flooding, landslides, surface transport disruptions, public health challenges, and ecosystem damage,' said Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General Meteorology. He advised utilising IMD's early warnings for surveillance. Regarding temperature, the IMD forecasts that monthly average minimum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country, while rainfall is predicted to be above normal. However, in some regions, such as Northeast India and Southern Peninsular India, , rainfall predicted to be below normal may actually be above normal. India received 9% above the normal average monsoon rainfall in June 2025. However, East (-16.9%) and South India (-2.7%) received deficient rainfall, while Northwest (42.2%) and Central India (24.8%) received surplus rain in June. The rainfall pattern of June was uneven. Although the monsoon arrived on May 24, rather than the expected June 1, it spread across half the country by June 4. After that, two weeks of dry spells set in. The surplus rain mostly happened in the past two weeks. In the past two weeks, June has experienced 13 days of low-pressure areas.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
India to see above-normal July rainfall; Northeast, East & South may face deficit: IMD
NEW DELHI: Overall monsoon rainfall in the country as a whole is most likely to be above normal in July, but most parts of northeast India and many parts of east India, including Bihar and West Bengal, extreme south peninsular India, and some areas of northwest India, are likely to receive below-normal rainfall in the month, IMD said on Monday. 'Geographically, most parts of the country are likely to experience normal to above-normal rainfall in July,' said the Met department chief, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, while asking authorities and people in central India, Uttarakhand, and Haryana to stay alert due to the risk of flooding. He said though the above-normal rainfall can significantly benefit agriculture and water resources, it also brings potential risks such as flooding, landslides, surface transport disruptions, public health challenges, and ecosystem damage. The Met department accordingly suggested reinforcement of infrastructure, utilisation of IMD's early warnings, enhanced surveillance and conservation efforts, and establishment of a robust response system in vulnerable sectors to manage the risk of above-normal rainfall. 'We should monitor the catchment areas of rivers such as the Godavari, Mahanadi, and Krishna. Our models show a high probability of above-normal rainfall in the upper Mahanadi catchment, which includes Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo There are several other rivers in the region. We must closely watch rainfall activity and the water levels in reservoirs,' said Mohapatra. IMD forecast suggests a high chance of heavy rainfall in central India and the adjoining southern peninsula, which includes east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, adjoining areas of Vidarbha and Telangana, and parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Quantitatively, the monsoon rainfall in July is expected to exceed 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA). The LPA of rainfall over the country as a whole during July, based on 1971-2020 data, is about 28 cm. July receives the highest monthly average rainfall in the four-month (June-Sept) monsoon season. June, the first month of the rainy season, this year recorded above-normal rainfall, logging 9% more than normal rainfall over the country as a whole with northwest India reporting the highest, 42% more than normal rainfall, followed by central India with nearly 25% more than normal rainfall. June this year experienced above-normal rainfall after three years of consecutive reporting deficit rainfall in the month during 2022-24. The month reported an 11% deficit in rainfall in 2024, even as it was overall the year of above-normal monsoon rainfall. The impact of good rainfall in June can be seen in farming operations. Sown area data show that the acreage of kharif crops (such as paddy, sugarcane, coarse cereals, and cotton) was 262 lakh hectares as of June 27, which is 27 lakh hectares (over 11%) more than the acreage (235 lakh hectares) during the corresponding period last year.
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Climate
- India Gazette
Pune: Bhosari area of Pimpri-Chinchwad witnesses severe waterlogging after heavy rains
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 14 (ANI): The Bhosari area of Pimpri-Chinchwad of Pune district witnessed severe waterlogging, following heavy rainfall on Friday. Commuters and locals could be seen wading through the waterlogged roads and streets, disrupting normal day-to-day activities. Visuals from the Punawale bridge underpass show traffic congestion and slow vehicular movement due to heavy rains and waterlogging in Pune. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red and orange alert for several districts across Maharashtra for the next 24 hours as the southwest monsoon intensifies. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected along the Konkan coast, including Raigad and Ratnagiri districts. A red alert has been issued for these districts on June 14. An orange alert has been issued for heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours in areas including Mumbai, Pune, Palghar, and the ghats of Satara and Kolhapur. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest update, forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy falls at isolated places over south peninsular India during June 12-15 and over Konkan and Goa on June 13 and June 14. The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on May 24, a week earlier than usual, marking its earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009. The normal onset date for the southwest monsoon is June 1. May 2025 was the wettest month in India since 1901, with an average rainfall of 126.7 mm. The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record. After an early onset, the progress of monsoon had stalled, reportedly on May 29, only to be active starting Thursday, as is expected by the state-run weather office. Monsoons are a key indicator that helps analysts gauge the economic outlook of the country's manufacturing and agricultural sectors. The IMD forecast southwest monsoon rainfall over India to be 106 per cent of the Long Period Average. This projection is more than the 105 per cent forecast in the April update. The long-period average rainfall in India is 868.6 mm. The state-owned weather office said the country's average rainfall in the month of June is most likely to be above normal (>108 per cent of the Long Period Average). IMD will issue the July rainfall forecast in the last week of June. The country has received excess rainfall so far this season. The monsoon has onset early on two occasions during the past five years --2022 and 2024. In 2022 and 2024, the monsoon onset was May 29 and May 30, as per IMD data. IMD has been issuing operational forecasts for the date of monsoon onset over Kerala from 2005 onwards. The monsoon has onset early on two occasions during the past five years --2022 and 2024. In 2022 and 2024, the monsoon onset was May 29 and May 30, as per IMD data. IMD has been issuing operational forecasts for the date of monsoon onset over Kerala from 2005 onwards. IMD's operational forecasts of the monsoon onset date over Kerala during the past 20 years (2005-2024) were correct except in 2015. Forecast verification for the recent 5 years (2020-2024) is in the table below. Above-normal monsoon rains help farmers to sow more crops this Kharif season, which bodes well for the overall agriculture sector. Agriculture is the mainstay source of livelihoods for millions of Indians. Traditionally, Indian agriculture, especially the Kharif season, relies heavily on monsoon rainfall. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Severe waterlogging in parts of Pune, more rain expected on Saturday
The Bhosari area of Pimpri-Chinchwad of Pune district witnessed severe waterlogging, following heavy rainfall on Friday. Commuters and locals could be seen wading through the waterlogged roads and streets, disrupting normal day-to-day activities. Visuals from the Punawale bridge underpass show traffic congestion and slow vehicular movement due to heavy rains and waterlogging in Pune. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red and orange alert for several districts across Maharashtra for the next 24 hours as the southwest monsoon intensifies. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected along the Konkan coast, including Raigad and Ratnagiri districts. A red alert has been issued for these districts on June 14. An orange alert has been issued for heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours in areas including Mumbai, Pune, Palghar, and the ghats of Satara and Kolhapur. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest update, forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy falls at isolated places over south peninsular India during June 12-15 and over Konkan and Goa on June 13 and June 14. The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on May 24, a week earlier than usual, marking its earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009. The normal onset date for the southwest monsoon is June 1. May 2025 was the wettest month in India since 1901, with an average rainfall of 126.7 mm. The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record. After an early onset, the progress of monsoon had stalled, reportedly on May 29, only to be active starting Thursday, as is expected by the state-run weather office. Monsoons are a key indicator that helps analysts gauge the economic outlook of the country's manufacturing and agricultural sectors. The IMD forecast southwest monsoon rainfall over India to be 106 per cent of the Long Period Average. This projection is more than the 105 per cent forecast in the April update. The long-period average rainfall in India is 868.6 mm. The state-owned weather office said the country's average rainfall in the month of June is most likely to be above normal (>108 per cent of the Long Period Average). IMD will issue the July rainfall forecast in the last week of June. The country has received excess rainfall so far this season. The monsoon has onset early on two occasions during the past five years --2022 and 2024. In 2022 and 2024, the monsoon onset was May 29 and May 30, as per IMD data. IMD has been issuing operational forecasts for the date of monsoon onset over Kerala from 2005 onwards. The monsoon has onset early on two occasions during the past five years --2022 and 2024. In 2022 and 2024, the monsoon onset was May 29 and May 30, as per IMD data. IMD has been issuing operational forecasts for the date of monsoon onset over Kerala from 2005 onwards. IMD's operational forecasts of the monsoon onset date over Kerala during the past 20 years (2005-2024) were correct except in 2015. Forecast verification for the recent 5 years (2020-2024) is in the table below. Above-normal monsoon rains help farmers to sow more crops this Kharif season, which bodes well for the overall agriculture sector. Agriculture is the mainstay source of livelihoods for millions of Indians. Traditionally, Indian agriculture, especially the Kharif season, relies heavily on monsoon rainfall.
