PUNE: After satisfactory downpour in most parts of the country in June, the monsoon has taken an extended break and may not return in full vigour till July 25, says a range forecast released by the

PUNE: Less rainfall in July, August and September seems more likely now, as a fresh forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that El Nino will get stronger during this pe

The report of the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) said that as many as 31% of the wells analysed in Maharashtra in November 2014 had water levels a good 5 to 10 metres below the surface.

The monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala on May 30 -as predicted by India Meteorological Department -but it may be weak because of El Nino's impact, IMD scientists have indicated.

The monsoon will arrive in Kerala on May 30, but may be weak because of El Nino, India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientists have indicated.

PUNE: Persistent Foundation in association with NGO Janwani and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) formally launched the 'Zero Garbage Project' in Prabhag no.

After 102.6mm of rain in three hours on Wednesday, Pune now has an excess of 138.5mm pre-monsoon rainfall in its kitty which will help in increasing the groundwater levels here.

El Nino is not only expected to affect monsoon in India but also in neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and some parts of Myanmar.

Monsoon is expected to be below normal in central India as well, though the India Meteorological Department's region-wise monsoon distribution will be released only in June.

PUNE: Drinking water scarcity may hit many blocks in Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, and Nagpur revenue divisions this summer, a recent survey by Groundwater Survey and Development Agency (GSDA