The entire nation is currently under the influence of the monsoon.
The entire nation is currently under the influence of the monsoon.
All of the states in the nation are under a monsoon. Monsoon season has begun over the nation, with the exception of the western regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The nationwide to lack of rain that had been seen up until last week has also significantly decreased; as of June 27, there is just a 19% overall shortfall. However, despite the pace of the monsoon, there are still many areas of the country where it has merely made a name for itself and there is a severe lack of precipitation.
There is a severe dearth of rainfall, particularly in the majority of eastern and south-west India. If we look at Bihar, there has been a 78 percent shortage of monsoon rains so far. Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal are in a similar to situation. Jharkhand has a 56% deficit, eastern Uttar Pradesh has a 59% deficit, and Gangetic West Bengal has a 53% deficit. There is a major rainfall deficit in many areas of Maharashtra; as of June 27, Marathwada has gotten 80% less rain than normal and Madhya Maharashtra has received 70% less. More than 50% less rain to falls in Vidarbha, Telangana, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala.
How much has changed?
East and West Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Saurashtra, and the Kutch region of Gujarat are among the regions receiving higher rain. Heavy rains in each of these subdivisions have increased the country‘s average total rainfall, which has reduced the country’s overall rainfall deficit to 19% as of June 27.
The monsoon is a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to the Indian subcontinent during the summer months. Typically, the monsoon progresses from the southern regions of India towards the north, covering different to parts of the country at different times. However, this year, there has been a notable change in the pattern of monsoon development.
One significant observation is that the monsoon arrived in both Delhi, located in northern India, and Mumbai, located in western India, at the same time. This simultaneous arrival of the monsoon in these two major cities is a rare occurrence that hadn’t happened in 62 years. Usually, there is a significant time lag between the arrival of the monsoon in the northern and western parts of the country.
Furthermore, the southwest monsoon’s progression across India has been to faster than usual, starting from its onset in southern India and advancing rapidly towards the northern and western regions. This acceleration in the monsoon’s movement was observed from April 23, indicating an earlier and more efficient advancement of the rainy season.
These changes in the monsoon pattern have implications for different regions of India. While it signifies good news for areas like Delhi and Mumbai, where timely and adequate rainfall is essential for agriculture and water resources, there are still regions to experiencing a deficit in rainfall. The monsoon deficit in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and parts of Maharashtra remains a concern, as it can impact agricultural productivity and water availability.
Overall, the shift in the monsoon’s tendency this year, with the simultaneous arrival in Delhi and Mumbai and an accelerated progression, highlights the dynamicy to nature of weather patterns and their impact on different regions. Monitoring and understanding these changes are crucial for managing agricultural activities, water resources, and the overall well-being of the affected areas.
