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At 126.7 mm average rainfall, India sees wettest May in 124 years

The India meteorological department has reported that May 2025 was the wettest since 1901, with the country receiving an average rainfall of 126.7 mm last month. IMAGE: Rickshaw pullers wade......

South Mumbai records over 250 mm rainfall in just 13 hours

South Mumbai recorded extremely heavy rainfall, with over 250 mm in just 13 hours ending at 11 am on Monday, officials said. IMAGE: A road is severely waterlogged following heavy rainfall, at......

Just 10.5 cm rainfall wrecks Bengaluru even before monsoon arrives

Monsoon is yet to set in, but already the rain has put Bengaluru's administrators in a tight spot. Even with an average rainfall of 10.5 cm on Sunday night, the city found itself deploying dinghies......

PHOTOS: Surat goes under water after 100 mm of rains

Various parts of Surat were flooded after incessant rainfall in the region. Over 100 mm of rain has blocked roads and led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas. IMAGE: People face......

Temples Submerged In Godavari

Continuous rainfall has caused the Godavari river to swell beyond its banks. Several riverside temples are now submerged under water, raising concerns among local communities. IMAGE: Temples......

India's Farm Sector Becoming Rainfall-Resistant

'Rainfall does not appear to have a statistically significant impact on foodgrain production since the last few years, which contrasts with the traditional view of India's heavy reliance on monsoon......

Stock Markets Shine Despite Weak Monsoon

Data since 2005 show that the five years with the highest rainfall saw average market returns of 8.98 per cent, while the five driest years returned 25.7 per cent on average. Illustration: Dominic......

Rice Output May Hit Record High Of 149m Tonnes

This would be due to early monsoon onset, abundant precipitation in the soil and the government's higher minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, the USDA said in its assessment. IMAGE: Women......

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability. IMAGE: A tea estate in......

Farm profits likely to be higher this kharif season

India’s northern belt saw higher crop yields year-on-year as higher rainfall supported the production of paddy, while the southern belt and Gujarat were key laggards. Photograph: Amit......

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bunrah and Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel. The two teams will face off in Mumbai on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Inclement weather, in Mumbai, on Wednesday may impact......

Anushka, Virat Light Up RCB Camp

IMAGE: When Virat Kohli swaps his bat for a paddle -- same energy, same dominance! Photograph: RCB/Instagram Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took their off-field chemistry to the pickleball......

Rain disrupts KKR, RCB nets ahead of IPL opener

IMAGE: KKR and RCB's players during their training session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. Photograph: ANI A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions......

Will IPL 2025 Opener Be Abandoned?

IMAGE: The rain comes down heavily at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Photograph: Kind courtesy KKR Vibes/X The Indian Premier League season-opener is all set to be played between......

National winter games in Kashmir postponed

IMAGE: Skiers ski after a traning session in a snow-covered field in Gulmarg, a ski resort and one of the main tourist attractions in the Kashmir region, on January 7, 2025. A similar lack of......