Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday (May 15) that the southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala around May 31. The south-west monsoon generally enters Kerala on 1 June. After this it generally moves north and covers the entire country around July 15.
According to news agency PTI, IMD said, “This year, the south-west monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on May 31.” IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday, “It is not early. “This is close to the normal date as the normal date of onset of monsoon in Kerala is June 1.”
Last month, the IMD had predicted above normal rainfall during the south-west monsoon season that runs from June to September. June and July are considered the most important monsoon months for agriculture as most of the sowing of Kharif crops takes place during this period.
This time there will be more rain than usual
At the same time, the India Meteorological Department has predicted above average monsoon rains in 2024, which is good news for the country’s agricultural sector. Last year, the agricultural sector was affected by irregular weather. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, said the monsoon generally arrives in Kerala around June 1 and withdraws in mid-September. This year the average rainfall is expected to be 106 percent.
Monsoon plays an important role in the Indian economy.
Ravichandran said at a press conference, the forecast shows that the monsoon seasonal rainfall during June to September is likely to be 106 percent of the long period average. IMD chief Mrityunjay Mohapatra said that El Nino, which disrupts the monsoon, is weakening and will go away by the time the monsoon arrives. La Nina causes excessive rainfall in India. It will be established by August. Monsoon plays an important role in the Indian economy.
About 50 percent of the country’s agricultural land does not have any other means of irrigation. Monsoon rains are also important for recharging the country’s reservoirs and aquifers, from which water can be used to irrigate crops later in the year. India has emerged as a major exporter of food grains, but agricultural production was affected due to irregular monsoon last year. Due to this, foreign shipments of sugar, rice, wheat and onions had to be curbed to increase supply and keep prices under control. Strong growth in the agriculture sector helps keep inflation under control.
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