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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Water melon, tender coconut sellers feel the heat
The weather gods have been kinder to Trichiites this time, but farmers, traders and vendors engaged in the business of summer refreshments have a different story to tell. Sale of coconut, watermelon, and fruit juices has plummeted across Trichy due to reduced consumption after temperatures dropped in May and rainfall increased. Things were looking up from mid-April when summer peaked, and heatwave was intense. With people thronging juice shops, watermelons, tender coconuts, and cucumbers flew off shelves. That was till mid-May. "Sales have dropped by half in weeks, even near the bus stand where thousands visit every day. With frequent downpours, the climate is not hot as before. We didn't have such abrupt change in previous years," says S Thamimun Ansari from Tiruvarur, a tender coconut vendor near Central bus stand. Wholesalers say the drop in business is as high as 85%. Tender coconuts are transported to Trichy predominantly from Coimbatore and Tirupur districts. S A Khaja Mohideen, a distributor from Mannarpuram, says they were arranging as many as seven trucks with five tonne each around April. "Currently, we need only one truck of watermelons. We also slashed prices to increase sales due to less demand," says he. Watermelon is cultivated only in Thottiyam block in the district, on about 100 acre. It arrives from places such as Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai. "Watermelon distribution has come down at least by two-thirds across the state. This month was to be our best time to do business. But it has only brought losses," says P Ramesh, a Namakkal-based supplier. "We are now thinking if we should cultivate more as we stare at losses," says P Kanagaraj, who cultivates watermelon on about 10 acres in Periyapallipalayam. Traders in permanent juice shops, temporary juice stalls, and mobile push carts have also been enduring loss of income recently. Shopkeepers say they will struggle to pay rent and other bills. Pushcart vendors and temporary stall keepers are looking to relocate to more populated areas. "Only regular customers are coming to buy juice as they follow diets. Otherwise, not many people want to quench their thirst with fruit juices lately," says S Mathavan, a juice seller from Karumandapam. Dr B Amutha, head of the regional meteorological centre of Indian Meteorological Department in Chennai attributed the drop in temperatures to advancement of the monsoon. "Rainfall is more in May as the onset of southwest monsoon has advanced a week early from June first week. A similar occurrence was in 2009, when monsoon advanced around May 23," she said, pointing to climate change as a reason. "Apart from that, conditions such as seasonal reversal of winds and an increase in wind speed became favourable for the advancement of monsoon," she added.
India Gazette
17 hours ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
New western disturbance to impact Rajasthan from June 2 to 4: IMD
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Radheshyam Sharma on Sunday said that a new western disturbance would be active over Rajasthan from June 2 to June 4. He said that there were chances of light to moderate rain, along with moderate thunderstorms, at isolated places in Kota, Udaipur, and Bharatpur divisions on Sunday. 'After the next 24 hours, a new western disturbance will be active again over Rajasthan. Its effect will be seen in many parts of the state from June 2 to June 4. Today, light to moderate rain may occur at isolated places in Kota, Udaipur, and Bharatpur divisions, accompanied by moderate thunderstorms,' Sharma said. He added that moderate to severe thunderstorms could occur in Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer, and parts of Bharatpur on June 2, with rainfall likely to continue for three to four days. 'On June 2, in the evening, there is a possibility of moderate to severe thunderstorms in the Bikaner division, Shekhawati region, Jaipur, Ajmer division, and several parts of Bharatpur division. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also likely for the next three to four days,' he added. Earlier, on May 30, the IMD had said that very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall was likely to continue over the Northeastern states until May 31, as a depression over Bangladesh was expected to move north-northeastwards and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area within the next 12 hours. The IMD also said that rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are likely over northwest India for the next 4-5 days due to the western disturbance. Heavy rainfall was also predicted over Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and the ghat areas of Tamil Nadu, with isolated extremely heavy showers over Kerala on May 30, expected to reduce thereafter. In Northeast India, fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall will likely continue during the next 7 days. It also said that heavy rainfall was likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim from May 30 to June 1. (ANI)
India.com
2 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
Weather Update: IMD Issues Alert For Heavy Rainfall In Several States
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated regions on Saturday. An orange alert has been predicted for Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, while, several states are under a yellow alert, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, due to expected rainfall in these regions. Delhi Weather Update The weather Department predicted that the national capital will experience a minimum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius today. Delhi is expected to have a partly cloudy sky with very light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at speeds of 30-40 kmph, temporarily reaching up to 50 kmph during thunderstorms. On Friday, three people, including a child, were killed in three northeastern states and normal life in most of the states in the region was badly affected after intermittent light to moderate rain triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal. #WATCH | Assam: Due to heavy rainfall in Guwahati district, several areas are facing waterlogging, leaving normal life affected. (Visuals from the Rukmini Gaon area) — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 An official of the Mizoram Disaster Management Authority informed that one person died and another was injured after a wall collapsed at Thuampui in Mizoram's Aizawl due to incessant rains over the past 24 hours.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Maximum temperature drops 3.5°C, high winds bring relief from intense heat in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Residents of the city woke up to a cooler morning on Friday as the city experienced a dip in temperature. The minimum temperature dropped to 24.5 degrees Celsius, marking a 2.4°C decline from the previous day. The maximum temperature also saw a significant fall, settling at 34.1°C, which was 3.5 degrees lower than Thursday's high. The cooler conditions were accompanied by overcast skies and persistent gusty winds, which helped keep the mercury in check throughout the day. According to local weather officials, the drop in temperature was primarily due to increased cloud cover and strong winds sweeping across the region. Meteorologists forecast similar weather patterns over the coming days, with the possibility of light rain in parts of NCR, including Gurgaon. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the region, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging from 30 to 40 kmph at isolated locations. The alert remains in effect until next Thursday. While Friday remained largely dry, the overcast skies and breezy conditions brought much-needed relief to residents grappling with the heat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rugas no pescoço? Esse truque caseiro pode ajudar (Tente isso hoje à noite) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo IMD advised citizens to stay updated with local weather alerts and take necessary precautions, especially during windy spells. The current weather shift is expected to provide temporary comfort, though officials caution that conditions may change rapidly. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and plan their outdoor activities accordingly. Meanwhile, Delhi witnessed an overcast sky on Friday, though no major weather activity was recorded until 8 pm, except for a trace of rain at Lodhi Road. While the weather department had forecast thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds for Friday evening and the coming five days, the day remained mostly calm. The cool conditions and light westerly winds contributed to a drop in both humidity and temperature. The maximum temperature settled at 34.8 degrees Celsius—six degrees below normal and a notable drop from Thursday's 39.1 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was 27.3 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. Humidity ranged between 75% and 50%, and wind speeds hovered around 8 km/h.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Thunderstorm likely in 11 northern districts today
Patna: At least 11 districts of north Bihar are likely to receive thunderstorms with lightning activity on Saturday. Besides, the entire state, including Patna, might receive isolated rainfall at one or two places on Saturday and Sunday. However, Patna will continue to experience hot weather with temperature in the range of 38-40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, and a tad lower at 36-38 degrees C on Sunday. On Friday, the maximum temperature of the state capital was recorded at 38.7 degrees Celsius and minimum was recorded at 28.1 degrees C, while Gaya, Dehri and Araria witnessed rainfall. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Patna, has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and strong winds at a speed of 30-40km per hour at one or two places in the northern districts, including West and East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar and Madhepura. As per the forecast bulletin released by the IMD on Friday, the maximum temperature of Patna is likely to increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the next three to four days, while minimum by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the next two to three days. The lowest minimum temperature of the state was recorded in Valmiki Nagar at 23.8 degrees Celsius, while Dehri remained the hottest at 39.2 degrees C, followed by Gopalganj and Motihari.
