IMD forecasts 'below normal' monsoon across India, cites El Nino affect

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:03 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Neetha K Gopal said on Saturday that 2026 will witness "below normal" rainfall in major parts of India, including Kerala. She attributed El Nino affect as the reason, calling it a "peculiar feature" of the phenomenon.

Delhi-NCR gets rain relief, pleasant spell likely till June 4

IANS | May 30, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The weather in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) changed dramatically on Saturday evening when rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds swept across several areas, weather officials said.