Vegetable prices are skyrocketing in parts of India so much so that petrol is cheaper than tomatoes in some places. In certain cities a kilogram of tomatoes costs about Rs 150.

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In Pics | Flood-like situation in Gujarat as monsoon rains persist

At least four deaths have been reported so far as heavy rains lashed out in parts of India, on Sunday (June 25). In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, two people lost their lives due to landslides and flash floods triggered by a cloudburst.

Multiple deaths, hundreds rescued as heavy rains, floods hit parts of India

Meteorologists said on Friday (June 16) that the remnant of Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to bring rain over parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh starting Sunday, this will help the monsoon advance over east India currently in the grip of a severe heat wave.

Meteorologists says Cyclone Biparjoy's remnant may help advance monsoon over east India

India is expected to experience delayed monsoon during the upcoming southwest monsoon season. The onset of monsoon over Kerala will likely be around June 4, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about seven days.

India to witness delayed monsoon season this year

Monsoon-triggered torrential rains have caused massive flooding and landslide in northeastern states in India and Bangladesh, leaving more than 6 million people marooned and killing at least 18 people in both the countries, according to reports.

At least 60 killed, over 6 million marooned as monsoon-triggered rain wreaks havoc in India, Bangladesh

India`s June-September monsoon rains are likely to start withdrawing from the northwest region from October 6, marking one of the most delayed retreats of the seasonal rainfall, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Thursday.

Monsoon likely to start withdrawing from northwest from October 6: IMD

Thirty-six people have been killed in landslides caused by monsoon rains in India, authorities said Friday. As many as 40 other people were missing after the three separate landslides on Thursday in the Raigad district of the western state of Maharashtra.

Landslides kill 36 in India, dozens missing

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday that the southwest monsoon will arrive in Kerala on June 3 with heavy rainfall expected on June 2-3rd. The IMD said the southwesterly winds would strengthen gradually from June 1 resulting in rainfall over Kerala.

Southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala by June 3: IMD

In a piece of good news for millions of farmers, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on April 15 that India is likely to have a normal monsoon in 2020.

IMD: India to have normal monsoon in 2020

At least 11 people have been killed and six are missing after Pune and its neighbouring areas were hit by heavy rain and flash floods, a government official said on Wednesday.

At least 11 dead, thousands evacuated as flash floods hit western India

As many as 1,716 villages spread across 18 districts in Assam have been adversely affected due to floods caused by the rise in water levels of various rivers following heavy rainfall, the state's Disaster Management Authority said on Saturday.

Assam floods: Over 1,700 villages affected in 18 districts, toll reaches 77

India may receive below-average rainfall in the next two weeks with a large deficit in the soybean and cotton growing central and western regions, a weather department official said on Thursday, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.

India to receive below-average monsoon rains in next two weeks: IMD

India had its driest June in five years because monsoon rains were delayed, the weather department said late on Sunday, raising fears for crops and the broader economy.

India had driest June in five years, fears for crops

According to the private weather forecaster Skymet Weather - The pre-monsoon rainfall in the country was the second lowest in 65 years. Watch full video to know more. #PreMonsoonRainfall #LowestRains #IndiaMonsoon

Pre-monsoon rainfall in India 2nd lowest in 65 years: Skymet

Monsoon is likely to be "near normal" this year, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Monday. Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average (LPA), M.

Monsoon likely to be near normal this year: India Meteorological Department

Being farm dependent nation, Monsoon is crucial for Asia's third largest economy

The monsoon is considered normal if the average rainfall is between 96 to 104 per cent of long period average.

Monsoon has arrived in Kerala, 3 days ahead of schedule: IMD

India's meteorological department has upgraded its southwest monsoon forecast from 96 per cent to 98 per cent of average

Fillip for India's farm sector as weathermen upgrade monsoon forecast

With the ghats submerged, families are being forced to cremate bodies on terrace roofs

Flooding in holy Indian city of Varanasi halts cremations

Excessive monsoon rains this year have affected many parts of India, causing water levels along several major rivers to rise uncontrollably

Flood threat looms as rivers swell in India's Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

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