monsoon season
Coverage of monsoon season in the Nexus archive.
- Sowing surges in Dharwad district despite scanty rainfall
Sowing in Dharwad district has surged despite low rainfall, with 2.63 lakh hectares completed during the monsoon season crop survey.
- PM for response mechanism ahead of monsoon spell
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the establishment of a national emergency response mechanism for the monsoon season, emphasizing coordination between federal and provincial authorities to address climate-related disasters. The committee, led by the planning minister and including NDMA, will monitor preparedness weekly, while an emergency fund and water infrastructure projects were also prioritized.
- Lahore airport runways to be closed for 3 hours daily from July 5-Sept 15 due to risk of increased bird activity
Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport will close both runways for three hours daily from July 5 to September 15, 2026, due to increased bird activity during the monsoon season. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has advised pilots and airlines to take precautionary measures, including heightened caution and adequate fuel reserves.
- Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
India's delayed monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused water shortages in cities like Mumbai and planting delays for farmers. Water restrictions are in place, with long lines at public distribution sites, and farmers in northern regions fear further debt due to poor rains. Climate experts link the issue to El Niño and global warming.
- Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
India's delayed monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused water shortages in cities like Mumbai and disrupted farming in northern regions. Water restrictions are in place, farmers are delaying crop planting, and climate experts link the issue to El Niño and climate change.
- Sri Lanka battles severe dengue fever outbreak, with over 44K cases and 28 deaths this year
Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe dengue fever outbreak with over 44,000 cases and 28 deaths this year. Authorities attribute the worsened situation to unplanned urbanization and damage from Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in late November.
- As war clouds recedes, Kerala looks to an influx of Arab tourists in monsoon season
As geopolitical tensions ease, Kerala anticipates a surge in Arab tourists during the monsoon season. The article highlights the potential for increased tourism following the reduction in war-related uncertainties.