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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Southwest monsoon covers southern India, to advance over West Bengal, Northeastern states during next two days: IMD
— Indiametdept (@Indiametdept) Above average monsoon rainfall Live Events Monsoon arrives early (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced further into parts of Maharashtra, remaining parts of Karnataka, most parts of Telangana, remaining parts of Andhra Pradesh, some parts of Chhattisgarh & Odisha, and remaining parts of west-central Bay of department further said that the conditions are favourable for further advance of south west monsoon over some more parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, remaining parts Northeastern states, some parts of West Bengal and Sikkim during next two Tuesday the IMD had said that India is likely to witness above-normal rainfall this monsoon season, forecasting 108% of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall for the month of June. Over the entire monsoon season, the country is expected to receive 106% of the LPA (which stands at 87 cm), signaling a strong and promising season for agriculture-dependent regions, reported a press briefing, M Ravichandran, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said the monsoon core zone, which includes Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and nearby regions , will receive above-normal rainfall, crucial for kharif crop cultivation According to IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Central and South Peninsular India are likely to see above-normal rainfall, while Northwest India will receive normal rainfall. However, the Northeast could witness below-normal rainfall this an unexpected development, the Southwest Monsoon advanced early this year, entering several states on May 26. It hit Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and parts of the Northeast.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon rainfall
New Delhi/Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that the country would receive above-normal rainfall during the June-September southwest monsoon season this year. The core monsoon zone area will also receive above-normal rainfall this season. 'The associated rainfall will be 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) of 870 mm, which indicates above-normal rainfall for the season,' said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General, IMD, while releasing the second-stage long-range forecast (LRF) in New Delhi. The IMD thus revised its prediction of 105 per cent of the LPA, made in the first-stage LRF, issued in April. For the first time, the IMD has released the seasonal rainfall forecast at the level of a meteorological subdivision. Rainfall across south peninsular and central India will be above normal and quantitatively above 106 per cent of the LPA. Normal seasonal rainfall is forecast for northwest India–96-104 per cent of the LPA. However, below-normal seasonal rainfall (less than 94 per cent of the LPA) is expected over northeast India, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir this year. Most importantly, the core monsoon zone will receive 106 per cent of the LPA and this rainfall will largely benefit the rain-fed agriculture practised in this region. India receives over 75 per cent of its annual rainfall during the June-September season and this rainfall is important for kharif crops. This year, the southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on May 24, which was early by eight days. Since then, the monsoon has made swift progress, covering some parts of Maharashtra, the entire northeast and most of the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea regions. On the early onset, M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, said, 'There were multiple large-scale features like the El Nino southern oscillation and Indian Ocean dipole, among others, that remained favourable.' The IMD has predicted normal to above-normal rainfall in June over most regions of the country and quantitatively it will be 108 per cent of the LPA, which is 166 mm. Below-normal rainfall is expected over the extreme north regions of India, including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, along with northeast regions of the country. The IMD said the heatwave days would be below normal. Normally, heatwave events last two-three days in June. 'But this year, due to above-normal rainfall, the heatwave will be below normal. Heatwave will remain limited to northwest India,' explained Mohapatra.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD raises rain forecast to 106%
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reiterated that the 2025 monsoon season will get above normal rainfall revising upward its rainfall forecast for the four-month monsoon season to 106% from the earlier 105% issued last the monsoon entered mainland India a week earlier on May 24, the IMD will measure rainfall received only during June to September as monsoon rainfall. "The southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall," said M Ravichandran, secretary, earth sciences ministry, at a press conference on Tuesday. The rainfall is expected to be in the range of 102% to 110% due to +/- 4% model monsoon onset over Kerala happened a week earlier on May 24 against the normal date of June 1. The heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, delayed the kharif sowings and damaged the standing crop in many expects the rainfall to remain above normal (> 106%) in south and central India, normal in northwest India (92-108%) and below normal in northeast India ( < 94%). The core monsoon zone, consisting of parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal, which has rainfed agriculture, is also expected to have above normal IMD has also issued a forecast for the month of June saying the average rainfall for the country during June is most likely to be above normal (>108%). Many global scale and regional factors were favourable for the rapid progress of the monsoon, including formation of a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea. "Now, a low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal, which will invigorate the monsoon over Bay of Bengal," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General Meteorology, IMD."Above-normal rainfall carries benefits for agriculture and water resources but also introduces risks such as flooding, disruptions to transportation, public health concerns, and harm to ecosystems," warned meteorologists expect a hiatus in the progress of the monsoon in June and IMD said it expects some slowdown in the monsoon's progress. "The rate of northward advance of the monsoon and the rainfall being received is expected to decline after 3-4 days," s aid The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reiterated that the 2025 monsoon season will get above normal rainfall revising upward its rainfall forecast for the four-month monsoon season to 106% from the earlier 105% issued last the monsoon entered mainland India a week earlier on May 24, the IMD will measure rainfall received only during June to September as monsoon rainfall. "The southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall," said M Ravichandran, secretary, earth sciences ministry, at a press conference on Tuesday. The rainfall is expected to be in the range of 102% to 110% due to +/- 4% model monsoon onset over Kerala happened a week earlier on May 24 against the normal date of June 1. The heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, delayed the kharif sowings and damaged the standing crop in many expects the rainfall to remain above normal (> 106%) in south and central India, normal in northwest India (92-108%) and below normal in northeast India ( < 94%). The core monsoon zone, consisting of parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal, which has rainfed agriculture, is also expected to have above normal IMD has also issued a forecast for the month of June saying the average rainfall for the country during June is most likely to be above normal (>108%). Many global scale and regional factors were favourable for the rapid progress of the monsoon, including formation of a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea. "Now, a low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal, which will invigorate the monsoon over Bay of Bengal," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General Meteorology, IMD."Above-normal rainfall carries benefits for agriculture and water resources but also introduces risks such as flooding, disruptions to transportation, public health concerns, and harm to ecosystems," warned meteorologists expect a hiatus in the progress of the monsoon in June and IMD said it expects some slowdown in the monsoon's progress. "The rate of northward advance of the monsoon and the rainfall being received is expected to decline after 3-4 days," s aid Mohapatra.
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
India to get above-normal June rainfall, 108% of long-period average: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in June. The forecast, released as part of IMD's second-stage long-range outlook, indicates that rainfall in June 2025 is likely to exceed 108 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA). "During June, most of the country is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall. However, some southern parts of peninsular India and parts of northwest and northeast India may receive below-normal rain," M Ravichandran, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said in a press conference, as quoted by PTI. Above-normal rainfall is also predicted for the monsoon core zone – which covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and surrounding regions – that relies heavily on the Southwest Monsoon for its rainfall for its agriculture. Meanwhile, northwest India is likely to experience normal monsoon rainfall, while the northeast may receive below-normal rains. Central and southern parts of peninsular India are expected to witness above-normal rainfall, the IMD said. "Above-normal rainfall carries benefits for agriculture and water resources but also introduces risks such as flooding, disruptions to transportation, public health concerns, and harm to ecosystems," IMD said. From June to September, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, the country is likely to receive 106 per cent of the long-period average rainfall of 87 cm. According to data from the IMD, India received 934.8 mm of rainfall in 2024, amounting to 108 per cent of the LPA. In comparison, the country recorded 820 mm in 2023 (94.4 per cent of the LPA), 925 mm in 2022, 870 mm in 2021, and 958 mm in 2020, reported PTI. A relief from heatwave The weather forecast body also said that below-normal heatwave days are likely expected over most parts of Northwest India and adjoining areas of Central and East India. "In June 2025, normal to below normal monthly maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except many regions of the Northwest India and Northeast India, where above normal temperatures are very likely," the IMD said.
NDTV
27-05-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Above-Normal June Rainfall To Keep Heat In Check In India: Weather Body
New Delhi: India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in June, which is expected to keep maximum temperatures in check in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. At a press conference, M Ravichandran, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said rainfall across the country during June is likely to be more than 108 per cent of the long-period average of 166.9 mm. "During June, most of the country is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall. However, some southern parts of peninsular India and parts of northwest and northeast India may receive below-normal rain," he said. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that due to this expected good rainfall, most parts of the country may experience normal to below-normal maximum temperatures, except for many areas in Northwest and Northeast India. Above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except some parts of central India and the adjoining south Peninsula owing to the cloudiness, he said. From June to September, he said, the country is likely to receive 106 per cent of the long-period average rainfall of 87 cm. Rainfall between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the 50-year average of 87 cm is considered 'normal', the IMD said. Northwest India is likely to receive normal rainfall, while the Northeast may see below-normal rain. Central India and the southern peninsular region are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, he said. The monsoon core zone is likely to receive above-normal rainfall (more than 106 per cent of the long-period average) this season. This zone includes parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and nearby areas, which depend heavily on monsoon rain for agriculture. Above-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country, except for Ladakh, adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh, northeastern states and some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. Some isolated areas in Punjab, Haryana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu may experience below-normal rainfall. The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009, when it reached the southern state on May 23. The primary rain bearing system set in over Mumbai 16 days before the usual date, making it the earliest since 1950. The southwest monsoon usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1, reaches Mumbai by June 11 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15. Meteorologists emphasise that the date of monsoon onset has no direct correlation with the total seasonal rainfall. The monsoon arriving early or late in Kerala or Mumbai does not mean it will cover other parts of the country. It is characterised by large-scale variabilities and global, regional and local features. India saw 934.8 mm of rainfall in 2024, 108 per cent of the average. In 2023, it recorded 820 mm, 94.4 per cent of the average. In 2022, it saw 925 mm; 870 mm in 2021; and 958 mm in 2020, according to the IMD data. The monsoon plays a critical role in India's agriculture-dependent economy, providing vital water for crops, replenishing reservoirs, and supporting drinking water and hydropower generation. Agriculture supports the livelihood of around 42 per cent of the population and accounts for 18.2 per cent of the country's GDP.
