IMD Downgrades 2026 Monsoon Forecast

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

National

India is facing the risk of a weak monsoon season after the India Meteorological Department downgraded its rainfall forecast for 2026. The latest outlook projects southwest monsoon rainfall at around 90% of the long-period average, raising concerns over agriculture, food prices and water

East India State News

IMD Warns Odisha Of Heavy Rain From Bay Of Bengal System

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall in Odisha following the formation of a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially affecting the coastal and interior districts of the state. System […]

North India State News

Jammu Records 2nd-Highest August Rainfall in a Century

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Jammu city recorded 190.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest single-day August rainfall in nearly a century. The record remains 228.6 mm, logged on August 5, 1926. Flood-Like Situation The heavy rain triggered flash flood-like conditions across parts of Jammu. A bridge on the Jammu–Pathankot National Highway was damaged, affecting road traffic. Waterlogging

Climate Change Environment

IMD Forecasts Above‑Normal July Monsoon: Farmers and Cities on Alert

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued its July monsoon outlook, forecasting above‑normal rainfall expected to exceed 106% of the long‑period average. This buoyant projection builds on an early and vigorous monsoon onset—nearly nine days ahead of schedule—that has already driven record kharif sowing and brought relief from heatwaves. Monsoon Outlook for July