Leh (<keyword id="19905190" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ladakh" source="keywords">Ladakh</keyword>) [India], July 31 (ANI): Ladakh India Meteorological Department (<keyword id="6366970" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD" source="Orion">IMD</keyword>) Director <keyword id="22611822" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sonam-lotus" source="keywords">Sonam Lotus</keyword> on Wednesday said that a steep rise in temperature in Ladakh is a matter of concern. Notably, a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Leh on July 30. The Ladakh <keyword id="22611821" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD-Director" source="keywords">IMD Director</keyword> noted that while high temperatures are typical during Ladakh's hottest months of July-August, he added that a steep rise in temperature, particularly in Ladakh, is indeed a matter of concern as glaciers are the region's key water source, and their rapid melting due to intense heat poses a significant threat to the region's water supply. <div type="twitter" handle="ANI" handlename="ANI" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1818495413630148868"></div> "Ladakh is a cold desert area but it doesn't mean that it is always cold here. It is cold here during winters in December-January when temperatures drop to even -20 or -25 degrees Celsius in Leh. It is not new to experience summers here in July-August. It happens every year. July-August is the hottest month of the year for Ladakh. Kargil experiences 2-3 degrees more than Leh," <keyword id="22611823" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD-Ladakh" source="Orion">IMD Ladakh</keyword> Director told ANI. "This time, Leh recorded a highest temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius. At the same time, on 28th July, Kargil recorded the highest temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius. These temperatures are not new. It is always hot in July-August, especially from the second week of July to mid-August, around 45 days." "Steep rise in temperature, that too in Ladakh, is indeed a matter of concern. Glaciers are our natural resources and are very valuable. We get water from that glacier, so if the temperatures rise like this - when Ladakh's 30 degrees is like 40 degrees in the plains - the intense heat will melt the ice bodies faster," he added. Ladakh IMD Director also issued an advisory for tourists, warning of potential flash floods in the coming days. "Sometimes, it also rains due to the heat...The monsoon is becoming active now, so it has started becoming cloudy since yesterday which has caused light rain in a few spots...There has been no loss of life or property. We would like to tell the tourists that it is going to rain in the next week. It can take the form of a flash flood in a few areas. So, people will have to be alert these few days. Take this as an advisory. There is no need to panic," he said.

As glaciers in Ladakh melt, regional IMD Director expresses concern over steep rise in temperatures

Heatwave to severe <keyword id="21128592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heatwave-conditions" source="keywords">heatwave conditions</keyword> likely to continue over East and south Peninsular India during the next 5 days, the <keyword id="19897673" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India-Meteorological-Department" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="India Meteorological Department" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="India Meteorological Department">India Meteorological Department</keyword> said on Friday. "A spell of <keyword id="19900585" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rainfall" source="keywords">rainfall</keyword> accompanied by isolated thunderstorms/lightning and heavy rainfall is likely over Northeast India from 28-30 April," it said. According to the <keyword id="19933636" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD" source="keywords">IMD</keyword>, heatwave to <keyword id="21427772" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="severe-heatwave" source="keywords">severe heatwave</keyword> conditions will likely prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts of Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 5 days. "Heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, East Uttar Pradesh during the next 5 days; Kerala &amp; Mahe during 26th-28th; Konkan during 27th-29th and West Uttar Pradesh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh &amp; Yanam during 28th-30th April 2024," IMD said in a statement. The IMD has also predicted a fresh spell of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely to occur over the Western Himalayan region from April 26-29 and the plains of Northwest India from April 26-28 and adjoining Central India from April 26-27. "Western Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation lies over south Iran &amp; adjoining south Pakistan in lower &amp; middle levels. An induced cyclonic circulation lies over West Rajasthan in lower tropospheric levels. Under their influence: Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning very likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and isolated rainfall over Uttarakhand during 26th-29th April 2024, with the possibility of hailstorm over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on 26th and Himachal Pradesh during 26th-28th and Uttarakhand on 28th and 29th April 2024," it said in a statement. "Isolated Heavy rainfall also likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during 27th-29th April and over Himachal Pradesh on 29th April 2024," IMD said, adding that isolated to scattered rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning &amp; gusty winds (40-50 kmph) very likely over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi during 26th-28th and over Rajasthan &amp; West Uttar Pradesh on 26th April, 2024. The IMD further said a dust storm over West Rajasthan for today. "Isolated Hailstorm very likely over Punjab and Haryana on 26th &amp; 27th; over East Rajasthan on 26th April 2024," it said. "Strong surface winds (25-35 kmph) very likely to prevail over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and south Rajasthan on 26th &amp; 27th April," it added. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts over Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 5 days. Heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, East Uttar Pradesh during the next 5 days; Kerala &amp; Mahe during 26th-28th; Konkan during 27th-29th and West Uttar Pradesh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh &amp; Yanam during 28th-30th April 2024, it said. Hot and humid weather is very likely to prevail over Assam &amp; Meghalaya, Tripura during 26th-28th; Kerala &amp; Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry &amp; Karaikal during 26th-30th; Coastal Andhra Pradesh &amp; Yanam on 26th &amp; 27th and Konkan &amp; Goa on 26th April 2024, it said. IMD further said that fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms &amp; lightning &amp; gusty winds (40-50 kmph) is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram &amp; Tripura during 26th-30th April 2024. 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IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over East, South Peninsular India for next five days

With the month of June witnessing erratic rainfall resulting in many states receiving deficit rains from the <keyword id="164166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="southwest-monsoon" source="Orion">southwest monsoon</keyword>, over 30 large reservoirs across India have not just lesser water compared to last year, but far less compared to the average of last 10 years. The <keyword id="6357283" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Central-Water-Commission" source="Orion">Central Water Commission</keyword> (CWC) monitors 143 reservoirs on a weekly basis. The total live storage as on June 30 was 48.951 billion cubic metres (BCM), which is 86 per cent of last year's storage and 118 per cent of the average of the last 10 years at the corresponding time. There are six reservoirs that have no live storage. "The rainfall in June was erratic and the progress was slow. Twice there was a break when there was no advance in the monsoon. However, the last week of June more than compensated with heavy rainfall in the the catchments of most of the reservoirs," said an official from the agency under the Jal Shakti Ministry. Data from <keyword id="6355166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India-Meteorological-Department" source="Orion">India Meteorological Department</keyword> (<keyword id="6366970" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD" source="Orion">IMD</keyword>) showed that Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and the UTs of Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu and Ladakh, received deficit rainfall. As per the CWC, in the northern region, three reservoirs in Himachal Pradesh have more water compared to last year but as much as minus 38 per cent compared to the average of last 10 years. Punjab's lone reservoir too has a similar story, almost the same quantity of water compared to last year but as much as 37 per cent less compared to the last 10 years' average. In the eastern region, six reservoirs in Jharkhand have minus 19 per cent of last 10 years' average while 10 reservoirs in Odisha have minus 39 per cent of last 10 years' average water quantity. In the Central region, Uttarakhand's three reservoirs have minus 21 per cent less water compared to last 10 years' average while for eight reservoirs in Uttar Pradesh and four in Chhattisgarh, it is minus 8 per cent of the last 10 years' average. Surprisingly, Gujarat and Maharashtra, which were in red (minus 30 and minus 54 per cent deficit) when it came to rainfall for the month of June, had only slightly less water compared to last year but far more than the average of the last 10 years. None of the reservoirs in the southern region are showing any deficit, not even Kerala that had minus 52 per cent deficit as on June 30. "Rangawan in Uttar Pradesh, Nanak Sagar in Uttarakhand, Mulshi and Bheema in Maharashtra, Watrak in Gujarat and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh are the reservoirs that had no live storage as of June 30," said an official of the CWC. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/how-indian-auto-companies-like-bajaj-auto-tata-motors-hero-tvs-kia-performed-in-june-2022/slidelist/92657725.cms">Bajaj in top gear, Hero flat while Maruti declines – here’s how Indian auto cos performed in June 2022</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/news/bengaluru-delhi-hyderabad-and-mumbai-[%E2%80%A6]stainable-commercial-real-estate/articleshow/92656994.cmshttps://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/news/bengaluru-delhi-hyderabad-and-mumbai-[%E2%80%A6]stainable-commercial-real-estate/articleshow/92656994.cms">Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai among top-20 cities in Asia-Pacific for sustainable commercial real estate</a>

30 large reservoirs in India dip to a decadal low after erratic rains in June

Well beyond the conventional end of the <keyword id="164166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="southwest-monsoon" source="Orion">southwest monsoon</keyword> time that ends on September 30, time it continued to rain almost throughout the country with scores of districts witnessing massive rains followed by devastating floods. As a result, between October 1 to 20, the cumulative rainfall at 136.1 mm was above normal of 58.3 mm, which was 39 per cent of the long period average. When it came to rainfall distribution over the four broad geographical regions of <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>, for East and the Northeast together, it was 125.6 mm against 106.1 mm normal rainfall, which was 18 per cent above LPA; for North West India, it was 46.9 mm against 19.6 mm, a departure of 139 per cent; for <keyword id="92952" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="central-india" source="Orion">Central India</keyword> it was 58.9 mm against 43.8 mm with a departure of 34 per cent while for the South Peninsula, the total rainfall between October 1 to 20 was 136.1 against the normal of 104.7 mm, resulting in a departure of 30 per cent, the <keyword id="6355166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india-meteorological-department" source="Orion">India Meteorological Department</keyword>'s (<keyword id="6366970" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="imd" source="Orion">IMD</keyword>) data showed. "The Southwest <keyword id="6358301" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monsoon" source="Orion">Monsoon</keyword> is likely to withdraw from the entire country around October 26, and simultaneously, the Northeast Monsoon rains are also likely to commence over Southeast Peninsular India on the same date. As a result, rainfall activity is very likely to increase over south Peninsular India with isolated heavy falls over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Mahe, Puducherry &amp; Karaikal," the IMD said in a statement. Isolated to scattered light/moderate rainfall is likely over remaining parts of south Peninsular India including Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands during the next seven days, the IMD said on Thursday. A fresh Western Disturbance and its induced system is very likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region and it very likely to cause scattered to fairly widespread light / moderate rainfall / snowfall over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan &amp; Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh and isolated to scattered rainfall over Uttarakhand during October 22 till 24; isolated to scattered light / moderate rainfall very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, north Rajasthan and northwest Uttar Pradesh and light rainfall over Delhi on October 23 and 24. Light to moderate isolated / scattered rainfall activity is likely over the Northeastern states and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during most days of the week, the IMD said, adding, "weather is very likely to be dry over remaining parts of India during most days of the week." SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/nykaa-may-launch-its-ipo-next-week-to-raise-a-little-over-5000-crore/articleshow/87198148.cms">Nykaa may launch its IPO next week to raise a little over ₹5,000 crore</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/snapchat-new-tool-that-will-allow-parents-to-have-better-visibility-of-their-childs-activities-on-the-app/articleshow/87198963.cms">Snapchat’s upcoming family centre feature will allow parents to see who is chatting with their teenage children</a>

October 1-20 cumulative rainfall 39% more than normal, says IMD

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The north-eastern provinces, including Bihar, which are reeling under heavy rains and floods, may soon get relief from the havoc of monsoon, while northern and central-India may witness increased rainfall. Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD), said that areas of Bihar and the northeast, which are facing flood like situation due to heavy rains, are expected to get relief in the coming days. While the stretch between Odisha and Gujarat may witness increased rainfall in the next four-five days, Mohapatra said that more rains are expected in north India as well, especially in east Rajasthan. In an exclusive chat with IANS, Mohapatra said that Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana have received normal rainfall so far this monsoon. The monsoon reached Delhi on June 25, two days before the forecast time, but since then there has been light rain, while the national capital is yet to witness torrential rain. Asked about the distribution of rainfall across the country, the IMD chief said that till July 13, out of the 36 sub-divisions of meteorology in the country, 30 received above average rainfall. He said that just six sub-divisions have witnessed rain deficiency. According to the IMD, when it rains 20 per cent of the average or even less than it, it is called a deficient rain. Such areas so far include western Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Kerala. Mohapatra said that the progress of the monsoon has been better than average so far and there has been good rainfall, which is evident from the rapid pace of kharif sowing. Kharif crops have been sown in 580.21 lakh hectares till last week, which is 44.13 per cent more than the 402.57 lakh hectares during the same period last year. On the monsoon forecast for July and August, Mohapatra said: "We had issued a forecast that there will be normal rainfall in July, and we have not changed it so far. There will be 102 per cent rainfall in July while August is expected to see 97 per cent rainfall." He added that the areas which have seen less rainfall in July so far will improve further. According to IMD's July 14 report, in the entire monsoon season -- between June 1 and July 14 -- 11 per cent more rainfall on an average was received across India. Till July 14, the country has received 320.1 mm of rainfall, while the average rainfall during this period is 288.9 mm. However, northwest India received 11 per cent less rainfall from June 1 to July 14 on an average. East and northeast India received 15 per cent more rainfall than the average, while central India received 16 per cent more rainfall than the average and the southern peninsular region received 14 per cent more rainfall than average. (Pramod Kumar Jha can be reached at pramod.j@ians.in) --IANS pkj/rs/arm

Bihar to get relief from monsoon havoc soon: IMD

<ul><li>From deserts to towns in the South – many places in India experience <keyword id="6354217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="snowfall" source="Orion">snowfall</keyword> and bring joy to tourists. </li><li>Many hill stations in Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience snowfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). </li><li><keyword id="108228" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="gulmarg" source="Orion">Gulmarg</keyword> and Leh are among the areas where one can see snowfall according to details shared by EaseMyTrip and MakeMyTrip with Business Insider India.</li></ul>After the pandemic, people are keen on curating new experiences. If you are one of those and keen on engaging in snowball fights, making snowmen or snow angels, or even enjoying white noise – here are a few Indian destinations you can head to. According to data shared by travel companies EaseMyTrip (EMT) and MakeMyTrip (MMT) with Business Insider India, here are the ten best tourist locations that are most likely to experience snowfall in the coming weeks. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Gulmarg, Jammu &amp; Kashmir" comment="subhead2" text="Gulmarg, Jammu &amp; Kashmir">Gulmarg, Jammu &amp; Kashmir</cmsannotation> A popular skiing destination, Gulmarg in Jammu &amp; Kashmir is home to the world’s highest golf courses. Popularly known as ‘meadow of flowers’, Gulmarg includes multiple famous <a href="https://www.makemytrip.com/tripideas/places/gulmarg">tourist attractions</a>, such as the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and the Shrine of Baba Reshi, among others. The area has been receiving regular snowfall since this <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/heavy-snowfall-in-gulmarg-other-higher-reaches-in-jammu-and-kashmir-101667847895405.html">November</a>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Munsiyari, Uttarakhand" comment="subhead2" text="Munsiyari, Uttarakhand">Munsiyari, Uttarakhand</cmsannotation> Munsiyari is another name in the list from Uttarakhand. Located in Pithoragarh district, Munsiyari receives snowfall between December and February every year. It’s often referred to as Little Kashmir and has spectacular views of snow-capped Himalayan ranges, pristine natural beauty, and dense pine and deodar forests. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Auli and Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand" comment="subhead2" text="Auli and Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand"><keyword id="484044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Auli" source="Orion">Auli</keyword> and Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand</cmsannotation> Auli, in Uttarakhand, is another hill station famous for skiing and other winter sports, like snowboarding, trekking, and even chair car riding. Auli is already experiencing chilly winters and light snow showers and is expected to receive complete snowfall in the coming days. According to travel companies EaseMyTrip and MakeMyTrip, Auli is one of the top destinations to experience <keyword id="7028163" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="snowfall-in-India" source="Orion">snowfall in India</keyword>. Apart from Auli, EaseMyTrip also listed Dhanaulti in Uttarakhand as a region where there could be snowfall. Dhanaulti is as easily accessible due to its more popular neighbour, Mussoorie - but is far less crowded and still retains the peace and tranquillity that hill stations are known for. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh" comment="subhead2" text="Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh">Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh</cmsannotation> MMT also included Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh in the list of places in India to see snowfall. Tawang, famous for its monastery and the Bumla pass, is one of the few places in India where snowfall starts before December. This year, Tawang received the <a href="https://northeastlivetv.com/around-ne/arunachalpradesh/snowfall-delight-for-people-of-tawang-bomdila/">season’s first snowfall </a>in October. While it’s a stunning place to visit, people should be careful as there is a possibility of excessive snow leaving certain areas inaccessible. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ladakh" comment="subhead2" text="Ladakh">Ladakh</cmsannotation> From regular tourists to adventure junkies to trekkers, Ladakh is the go-to-destination for most people. <a href="https://leh.nic.in/tourist-place/pangong/">Home</a> to the world’s highest saltwater lake – Pangong Lake– Ladakh is one of the few destinations that live up to the hype it generates. During winters, Ladakh is a vision to behold with frozen lakes, and snowcapped mountains, along with the <a href="https://leh.nic.in/tourism/places-of-interest/">Khardongla pass</a>, Panamik hot spring, and needless to say – snowfall. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Shimla, Himachal Pradesh" comment="subhead2" text="Shimla, Himachal Pradesh"><keyword id="6357787" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="shimla" source="Orion">Shimla</keyword>, Himachal Pradesh</cmsannotation> As per <a href="https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/tourists-throng-hill-stations-in-himachal-imd-predicts-snowfall-after-december-2920221227034915/">ANI</a>, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently predicted that many hill stations in Himachal Pradesh, including the more popular and easily accessible capital city Shimla, are likely to receive snowfall in late December. Both MMT and EMT also picked Shimla as one of India’s ‘snowfall destinations’. The news has already led to a surge in tourists travelling to these places. Chamba, Kullu and Spiti are the other regions in Himachal Pradesh where snowfall is predicted. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh" comment="subhead2" text="Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh">Narkanda, Himachal</cmsannotation> Rikant Pittie, co-founder, travel agency EaseMyTrip, also listed Shimla and Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh among the regions that may experience snowfall. A picturesque town, Narkanda’s major tourist attractions <a href="https://www.thrillophilia.com/cities/narkanda">include </a>the Tanni Jubbar Lake, revered Hindu temple of Hatu Mata Mandir, and Shimla’s second-highest peak, Hatu Peak. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Zuluk, Sikkim" comment="subhead2" text="Zuluk, Sikkim">Zuluk, Sikkim</cmsannotation> The widespread popularity of hill stations in North India makes Zuluk one of the most underrated spots on the list. Situated at the height of 10,000 feet in East Sikkim, Zuluk is a <a href="https://www.sikkimtourism.gov.in/Public/PlacesToGo/popularattractiondetails/PA20A001">small hamlet </a>that was once a transit point to the historic Silk Route from Tibet to India. During the winters, which start from October and last till February, the area receives 3-5 feet of snow. Zuluk is a restricted area and tourists need to obtain a special <a href="https://www.sikkimtourism.gov.in/Public/PlacesToGo/popularattractiondetails/PA20A001">‘Inner Line Permit’ </a>before travelling here. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh" comment="subhead2" text="Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh">Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh</cmsannotation> Yet another underrated location shared by EMT, Lambasingi is a small village in Andhra Pradesh. The <a href="https://aptourism.gov.in/destinations/94/lambasingi">only place </a>in South India to receive snowfall, Lambasingi is famous for its tea and coffee plantations along with apple and strawberry farms. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Yumthang Valley, Sikkim" comment="subhead2" text="Yumthang Valley, Sikkim">Yumthang Valley, Sikkim</cmsannotation> MMT also picked Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim for a snowfall experience. Yumthang Valley <a href="https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/sikkim/yumthang-valley.html">offers</a> yak rides, stunning views of Panhunri and Shundu Tsenpa peaks, the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, and the Yumthang Hot Spring, where the water remains warm even in the coldest of winters. 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From Auli to Zuluk, 10 places in India where you can experience snowfall

<ul><li>June has witnessed erratic rainfall resulting in many states receiving deficit rains.</li><li>Kharif acreage lagged the year-ago level by a significant 24%, as on June 24, 2022.</li><li>Rice and cereal sowing has been much lower than expected while sugarcane and jute coverage has been good.</li></ul>India’s food inflation has been affecting the common man, and the Indian central bank, RBI, has been banking on a good Kharif crop to arrest it. But looks like rain gods are in no mood to relent. Except for the East and Northeast, India witnessed a rainfall deficit in three of the four weeks of June. <keyword id="6358301" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monsoon" source="Orion">Monsoon</keyword> directly impacts India’s growth and inflation outlook and the <keyword id="164166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Southwest-Monsoon" source="Orion">Southwest monsoon</keyword> is important as the country receives about 75% of annual rainfall between June and September. A good monsoon soothes not only farmers but the economy and markets too. The pan-India <keyword id="14373468" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Southwest-Monsoon-rainfall" source="Orion">Southwest Monsoon Rainfall</keyword> was below normal at 92% of long period average (LPA) in June 2022. This is in line with the lower end of the forecast range (92-108%) for the month provided in the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD’s) report released in May 2022. Sugarcane and jute are fine but rice and cereal coverage lags Since the forecast is correct at the lower end, crop sowing patterns are affected and the much expected bumper crop might not come to be. Rice and cereal sowing has been much lower than expected. Kharif sowing in general has declined 5.3% on a yearly basis as on July 1, 2022. “While roughly 96-97% of last year’s area has been covered for sugarcane, and jute and mesta as on July 1, 2022, it is moderate in the range of 20-24% in the case of oilseeds, coarse cereals and pulses, followed by a modest 10.3% coverage for rice,” said the report by ICRA. The report mentions that with an uneven start to the monsoon season, Kharif acreage lagged the year-ago level by a significant 24%, as on June 24, 2022. Another concern is labour shifting back to urban centres with a revival in service sector demand, which impacts the availability of manpower in the rural areas to till the land. “Also, the availability of fertilizers poses a concern, posing a downside to acreage,” added the report. Sowing can pick up if monsoon progresses well However, the IMD expects monthly rainfall in July 2022 over the country as a whole to be normal. Following heavy rains in the third week of June, sowing of kharif crops picked up pace in the last week of the month. “Typically, sowing gathers steam in July, so the lagging pace of Kharif acreage can be partly made up if the monsoon progresses well through the next month,” said a report by ICRA. June witnessed erratic rainfall as many states received deficit rains. Over 30 large reservoirs across India have not just less water compared to last year, but far less compared to the average of the last 10 years. Data from India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed that Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and the union territories of Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu and Ladakh, received deficit rainfall. Reservoir storage now trails year-ago level with gaps in all the regions, except the North <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Regions wise reservoir storage levels </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">July 2021 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">June 2022 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Northern </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">19% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">23% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Eastern </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">32% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">17% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Western </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">30% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">24% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Central </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">29% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">28% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Southern </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">42% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">35% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Total </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">32% </td><td 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Rice, cereal sowing suffers due to delayed monsoons drenching hopes of moderating food prices

<keyword id="6358777" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="New-Delhi">New Delhi</keyword>, The MET on Friday sounded an <keyword id="2917676" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="orange-alert">orange alert</keyword> for the <keyword id="6360421" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="national-capital">national capital</keyword> for two days till Sunday after icy winds blowing from the snow-clad <keyword id="52569" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="himalayas">Himalayas</keyword> brought down the city's mercury to nearly 3 degrees Celsius. It will be a cloudy Saturday with fog causing trouble for traffic till Monday. The IMD has four colour-coded warnings as per the intensity of any <keyword id="1202050" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="weather-system">weather system</keyword> -- green, yellow, orange and red. Orange alert is given to authorities to be prepared. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data, recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar and Lodhi Road weather stations registered 3.5 and 3.8 degrees Celsius. The city is likely to record another "severe" cold day on Friday. "Cold day to severe cold day at a few places and cold wave to severe cold wave conditions at many places. Ground frost at isolated places," stated IMD in its bulletin. The city will witness partly cloudy sky on Saturday and shallow fog for the three subsequent days. According to the head of <keyword id="3573341" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-India-Meteorological-Department">the India Meteorological Department</keyword>'s regional forecasting centre, Kuldeep Srivastava, the icy winds are blowing towards the national capital region from Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal, which had witnessed heavy snowfall on December 12. Besides this, the whole northern plains is in the grip of a severe cold wave. Navdeep Dahiya, founder of Live Weather of India stated that Halwara in Punjab recorded the <keyword id="4054706" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="lowest-temperature">lowest temperature</keyword> at minus 0.6 degree Celsius, followed by Churu in Rajasthan recoding minus 0.3 degree Celsius and Amritsar at 0.4 degree Celsius. According to the weather department, there will be no significant change in minimum and maximum temperatures over parts of northwest India for the next two to three days till Monday and rise by 2-3 degree Celsius in minimum temperatures and 4-5 degree Celsius in maximum temperatures during subsequent three days till December 24. "Cold day to severe dold day conditions very likely in some pockets over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh. "Cold day conditions in isolated pockets over Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours (till Saturday) and decrease thereafter," IMD stated. The IMD also issued alert for the ground frost over Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, west Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan during the next two days till Sunday. Ground frost refers to the various coverings of ice produced by the direct deposition of water vapour on objects and trees, whose surfaces have a temperature below the freezing point of water. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/heres-what-analysts-say-if-you-should-subscribe-or-not-to-the-300-crore-ipo-of-antony-waste-handling-cell/articleshow/79790998.cms">Antony Waste Handling Cell ₹300-crore IPO will open on Monday— these are the risks and opportunities</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/ikea-india-cfo-says-she-still-has-3500-crore-to-be-spent-in-india-the-pandemic-has-changed-targets-but-not-the-investment-plan/articleshow/79790938.cms">INTERVIEW: Ikea CFO says she still has ₹3,500 crore to be spent in India⁠— the pandemic has changed targets but not the investment plan</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/india-will-produce-300-million-doses-of-the-russian-sputnik-v-covid-19-vaccine-next-year/articleshow/79795341.cms">India will produce 300 million doses of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine next year</a>

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