The Meteorological Department has predicted 105% of the average rainfall during the monsoon season this year. Ladakh, Northeast and Tamil Nadu are likely to receive less rainfall. El-Nino and Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are expected to be normal, which will lead to good rainfall.
Weather Update: This year, there is good news for people regarding monsoon. Because the clouds are going to rain heavily. The Meteorological Department has estimated that in 2025, the entire country will receive 105 percent more rainfall than the average. This news is good for agriculture and economy. Only Ladakh, Northeast and Tamil Nadu are likely to receive less than normal rainfall.
Favourable climatic conditions
According to the Meteorological Department, this year El-Nino and Indian Ocean Dipole are going to be normal, which is an indication of a good monsoon. Due to favourable conditions of both of these, there is an increase in more than normal rainfall in the entire country.
The special thing is that the amount of snow in Eurasia and the Himalayan region will be less. According to experts, when there is less snow in the Himalayas and its surrounding areas, monsoon rains in India are above average.
What did the head of the Meteorological Department say in the press conference?
Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mrityunjay Mahapatra said during a press conference on Tuesday that there is a possibility of more than normal rainfall during the monsoon season (June to September) in the year 2025. The average rainfall during the monsoon is estimated to be 105 percent of the long-term average of 87 cm. Due to good rains, farmers and areas facing water crisis will get great relief.
What did he say about the heat?
Mrityunjay Mahapatra said that the heat wave will continue from April to June. Due to the high heat, there will be more load on the power grid, which can lead to water crisis.
Why is monsoon important for India?
India is an agricultural country. Here 42.3 percent of the population’s livelihood is based on agriculture, which contributes 18.2 percent of the country’s GDP. 52 percent of farming directly depends on rain. A good monsoon is very important for recharging reservoirs.
However, climate scientists have predicted that there will not be equal distribution of rain across the country. This is happening due to climate change.
When does the monsoon arrive in India?
Usually the monsoon enters India from Kerala on July 1 and slowly moves towards North, East and West. By mid-July, the monsoon spreads across the country. The monsoon retreats from late September to mid-October.
