Having arrived at the Kerala coast eight days ahead of schedule, the southwest monsoon is anticipated to deliver above-average rainfall throughout the nation over the next four months.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that rainfall is expected to be 106 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA), placing it in the ‘Above Normal’ category.
The meteorological department has made a minor adjustment to its monsoon prediction for the June to September timeframe, now expecting rainfall at 106 percent of the long-term average, an increase from its previous estimate of 105 percent.
This prediction carries a potential fluctuation of plus or minus 4 percent.
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The meteorological department is likewise assured that June will experience ‘Above Normal’ precipitation, projected to be approximately 108 percent of the Long Period Average. Nonetheless, the allocation of rainfall is anticipated to differ among various areas of the nation.
Rainfall is anticipated to be above average in southern and central India, regions that usually endure the peak of the monsoon season, whereas areas in northwest India are expected to have normal rainfall, and the northeastern part might experience below-average precipitation.
After reaching the Kerala coast eight days early, the monsoon has quickly been progressing throughout southern India. It arrived in Mumbai almost two weeks ahead of schedule and is anticipated to reach Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh shortly.
