Monsoon News
Goa tourism may not be impacted this winter, despite high hotel room rates, expensive cabs
As Goa navigates high room rates and transport challenges, hotel bookings for winter are steady but not growing significantly. South Goa shows promise with higher occupancy, while north Goa stagnates.
4 min read13 Dec 2024Chennai weather: IMD predicts thunderstorms until Nov 27; Bay of Bengal cyclonic system may bring rain to South India
A cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to evolve into a low-pressure area by November 23 and may intensify further, according to a Weather Channel report.
2 min read23 Nov 2024Mint Quick Edit | It’s advantage BJP: So say exit polls
Exit polls aren’t always reliable but they’re pointing to wins for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. This will be a relief for investors who’d rather not face any policy shifts in the former.
1 min read21 Nov 2024Bengaluru weather update: Orange alert for heavy rainfall and lightning in THESE areas
Bengaluru weather update: The regional weather observatory issued the latest forecast around 6:45 am, stating that Bengaluru is likely to experience heavy showers in the coming three hours. The Met department also warned of temporary disruption of electricity and minor traffic snarls.
1 min read21 Oct 2024The return of ’old-school, fun’ drinks at a new bar in Goa
Bar Outrigger in Goa’s Dona Paula is a rum-forward place that believes in shaking-up fun and ‘stupid’ cocktails
5 min read8 Oct 2024IMD warns of harsh winter as La Nina set to emerge; monsoon withdrawal delayed
La Nina conditions are expected to bring severe cold waves to northwest and central India by October-November. The delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is now expected to complete by 17 October.
3 min read1 Oct 2024Monsoon season ends with 8% surplus, rains 14% below normal in east and northeast
The southwest monsoon current is yet to fully withdraw, with heavy rains expected to persist in the east, potentially worsening flood conditions.
2 min read30 Sep 2024Weather today: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for East Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and THESE states
The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states, including Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile regions across Delhi are expected to witness light to moderate rains.
1 min read27 Sep 2024Southwest monsoon begins withdrawing from west Rajasthan, Kutch
While this year’s monsoon has brought abundant rainfall, the late withdrawal poses risks to maturing crops and inflation. Additionally, La Niña is set to emerge later this month and continue through 2024.
1 min read23 Sep 2024Heavy rain likely across India till 26 Sep as monsoon withdrawal begins Monday
The normal date for monsoon to begin withdrawal from extreme northwest India regions is 17 September, but due to successive weather systems developed in recent days, the monsoon has been active throughout September.
2 min read22 Sep 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared