Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
80% chance of El Nino developing between June-August: United NationsA strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather....
02 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Each El Nino is unique, says WMO's climate prediction chiefEl Nino conditions are set to emerge by August, bringing extreme weather. This natural phenomenon will cause droughts in regions like West ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas pricesGlobal gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures workNCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Southwest monsoon may reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands by May 16: IMDThe southwest monsoon is set to make its entrance over the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Islands by the end of this week, while mainland India ...
12 May, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
India’s heat wave creates new inflation risks after oil surgeIndia faces inflation risks from severe heat waves and predicted below-normal monsoon rains, exacerbating existing economic pressures from ...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
El Nino effect? Adani Power, Tata Power shares jump 4% to fresh 52-week highs, soar up to 48% in one monthAdani Power and Tata Power shares surged as soaring temperatures across India fuel expectations of stronger power demand. Heat wave alerts ...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Weather news: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Rajasthan & MaharashtraIndia Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall. Gujarat is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall until August 30. Raj...
24 Aug, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
Heavy rains expected in these states as IMD warns of low pressure over Bay of Bengal and active monsoonThe Indian Meteorological Department warned of heavy rainfall in East and East-Central India, driven by a low-pressure system over South Ba...
20 Aug, 2024, 09.15 AM IST
IMD sounds Orange alert for Kerala districts on SundayIntermittent rains hit several parts of Kerala on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department predicted very heavy rainfall in the coming...
10 Aug, 2024, 05.12 PM IST
Rainfall recorded in August lowest in 19 years, says India's Meteorological Department"During August 2021, rainfall over the country as a whole was below Long Period Average (LPA) by minus 24 percent. It is also lowest August...
10 Sep, 2021, 02.27 PM IST
September likely to get above-normal rainfall: DS Pai, IMDAlthough less rainfall was received in August, regions that saw good rainfall up to July they were getting isolated rainfall everyday — tho...
02 Sep, 2021, 03.16 PM IST
Skymet revises its monsoon forecastsSkymet has lowered its monsoon forecast from 102 per cent to 98 per cent even as it maintained that the country will receive "normal" rainf...
31 Jul, 2015, 09.47 PM IST