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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
India records wettest May since 1901 with 126.7 mm rainfall: IMD
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that May 2025 was the wettest since 1901, with the country receiving an average rainfall of 126.7 mm last month. The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record. In a social media post on X, the IMD wrote, 'The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was highest since 1901.' As per the Met Department, rainfall over the country in the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106 per cent more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm. An official press release from the IMD reads, 'Rainfall over the country as a whole for the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106% more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm...' 'The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was the highest since 1901. While the monthly rainfall over South Peninsular India reached 199.7 mm, marking the second highest total since 1901, it was surpassed only by 201.4 mm recorded in 1990. Similarly, the monthly average rainfall over Northwest India (48.1 mm) was the 13th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001. The monthly rainfall over East & Northeast India region was 242.8 mm, which is the 29th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001,' it added. According to the IMD, during May, 25 subdivisions received large excess rainfall, five subdivisions received excess rain, and six subdivisions received normal rainfall. In May 2025, extremely heavy rainfall (>204.4 mm) was recorded along the West Coast, as well as in Assam and Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Madhya Maharashtra, and South Interior Karnataka. As per the weather department, very heavy rainfall (115.6-204.4 mm) occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Marathwada, North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Saurashtra and Kutch, Telangana, Vidarbha, and West Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, heavy rainfall events (64.5-115.5 mm) were observed across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat Region, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Lakshadweep, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh. The IMD stated that there were seven Western Disturbances (WDs) observed over the Indian region, which caused frequent occurrences of rain and thunderstorm activities accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms across the Western Himalayan region, plains of Northwest and central India. In the month of May, most parts of India experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and activities at regular intervals. The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were below normal. The release reads, 'The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were 35.08oC, 24.07oC and 29.57oC respectively, against the normal of 36.60oC, 24.17oC and 30.38oC based on data of 1991-2020. Thus, the average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature were below normal with departure from normal of -1.52oC, -0.10oC and -0.81oC, respectively, for the country as a whole.' Notably, this year, the Southwest Monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
IMD says May 2025 breaks 124-year record as wettest month in India since 1901
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that May 2025 was the wettest since 1901, with the country receiving an average rainfall of 126.7 mm last month. The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record. In a social media post on X, the IMD wrote, 'The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was highest since 1901.' As per the Met Department, rainfall over the country in the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106 per cent more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm. An official press release from the IMD reads, "Rainfall over the country as a whole for the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106% more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm..." "The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was the highest since 1901. While the monthly rainfall over South Peninsular India reached 199.7 mm, marking the second highest total since 1901, it was surpassed only by 201.4 mm recorded in 1990. Similarly, the monthly average rainfall over Northwest India (48.1 mm) was the 13th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001. The monthly rainfall over East & Northeast India region was 242.8 mm, which is the 29th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001," it added. According to the IMD, during May, 25 subdivisions received large excess rainfall, five subdivisions received excess rain, and six subdivisions received normal rainfall. In May 2025, extremely heavy rainfall (>204.4 mm) was recorded along the West Coast, as well as in Assam and Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Madhya Maharashtra, and South Interior Karnataka. As per the weather department, very heavy rainfall (115.6-204.4 mm) occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Marathwada, North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Saurashtra and Kutch, Telangana, Vidarbha, and West Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, heavy rainfall events (64.5-115.5 mm) were observed across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat Region, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Lakshadweep, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh. The IMD stated that there were seven Western Disturbances (WDs) observed over the Indian region, which caused frequent occurrences of rain and thunderstorm activities accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms across the Western Himalayan region, plains of Northwest and central India. In the month of May, most parts of India experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and activities at regular intervals. The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were below normal. The release reads, "The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were 35.08oC, 24.07oC and 29.57oC respectively, against the normal of 36.60oC, 24.17oC and 30.38oC based on data of 1991-2020. Thus, the average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature were below normal with departure from normal of -1.52oC, -0.10oC and -0.81oC, respectively, for the country as a whole." Notably, this year, the Southwest Monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1.
NZ Herald
02-05-2025
- Science
- NZ Herald
Tairāwhiti site needed for Nelder tree trial with Himalayan alder, totara
'The background science already undertaken is quite positive but it requires further science, which takes time.' 'One of the long-term trials required is to assess planting distances and growth within an interesting trial called a Nelder,' Henry said. Nelder trials create a situation where growth can be measured and assessed against multiple planting distances within one site. 'Totara can also be incorporated to firstly assess whether its growth is enhanced by being interplanted with Western Himalayan alder (which is nitrogen-fixing), as well as hopefully disclose the planting distance at which totara is 'forced' to a single leader and therefore grows in the form of an excellent timber tree. 'Up until recently, we had two Nelders planned, one in Ruatōria and one in Gisborne,' he said. 'Both, for different reasons, are now not an option. I am looking for a suitable site, preferably close to Gisborne [and] owned by someone who also has Gisborne's long-term future in mind. 'The planned Nelder involves testing planting rates of 200 stems per hectare to 2000 stems per hectare. 'The diameter of the circle would be 80 metres (40m each side of the centre). It would be possible to undertake a semi-circle trial instead of a circle, but a circle would deliver sounder results.' Henry said they were urgently looking for someone or a company to put aside a piece of land, long-term, for this project and allow access for measurement and perhaps field days. 'The trees will be donated, laid out, planted, with ongoing maintenance. The science over time will be paid for. Pest control (deer and goats mainly) will need to be well-controlled.'
The Print
30-04-2025
- Climate
- The Print
MeT station predicts wet spell for next three days, issues yellow warning
Snowmelt in the dam's catchment area has led to increased water inflow into the reservoir and the dam's spillway gates would be opened to release excess water downstream to manage the rising water level, the authorities maintained. The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) authority at Pandoh has issued a safety advisory to people not to venture near the riverbanks of Beas River in the next 24 hours and advised people residing or working in low-lying areas along the river to stay alert as water levels may rise unexpectedly due to a possible release from the Pandoh Dam in the Mandi district. Shimla, Apr 30 (PTI) Light to moderate precipitation is likely at isolated places over some parts of mid-hills and lower hills from Thursday to Saturday (May 1 to 3) as a fresh Western Disturbance would affect Western Himalayan region from May 2, local Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday. The Met also issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with speed of 30-50 kmph likely at isolated places in 11 out of 12 districts barring Lahaul and Spiti from Thursday to Sunday. Light to moderate precipitation is likely over many parts of mid hills and low hills and at some parts over high hills on May 4, the Met added. There was no significant change in minimum and maximum temperatures and Una was hottest in the state with a high of 38.6 degree while Keylong was coldest in the state with a low of 4.3 degree Celisus. The minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to drop by 2 to 4 degrees and 3 to 5 degrees respecively over the next 3 to 4 days, the MeT forecast said. The state received 112.8 mm average rains during pre-monsoon season from March 1 to April 30 against normal rainfall of 177.4 degree, a deficit of 36 percent and all twelve districts received deficit rainfall ranging between two per cent (Mandi) and 52 percent (Chamba). PTI BPL MNK MNK MNK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
MeT station predicts wet spell for next three days, issues yellow warning
Shimla, Light to moderate precipitation is likely at isolated places over some parts of mid-hills and lower hills from Thursday to Saturday as a fresh Western Disturbance would affect Western Himalayan region from May 2, local Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday. The Bhakra Beas Management Board authority at Pandoh has issued a safety advisory to people not to venture near the riverbanks of Beas River in the next 24 hours and advised people residing or working in low-lying areas along the river to stay alert as water levels may rise unexpectedly due to a possible release from the Pandoh Dam in the Mandi district. Snowmelt in the dam's catchment area has led to increased water inflow into the reservoir and the dam's spillway gates would be opened to release excess water downstream to manage the rising water level, the authorities maintained. The Met also issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with speed of 30-50 kmph likely at isolated places in 11 out of 12 districts barring Lahaul and Spiti from Thursday to Sunday. Light to moderate precipitation is likely over many parts of mid hills and low hills and at some parts over high hills on May 4, the Met added. There was no significant change in minimum and maximum temperatures and Una was hottest in the state with a high of 38.6 degree while Keylong was coldest in the state with a low of 4.3 degree Celisus. The minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to drop by 2 to 4 degrees and 3 to 5 degrees respecively over the next 3 to 4 days, the MeT forecast said. The state received 112.8 mm average rains during pre-monsoon season from March 1 to April 30 against normal rainfall of 177.4 degree, a deficit of 36 percent and all twelve districts received deficit rainfall ranging between two per cent and 52 percent .
