Monsoon update: Weather office of India has predicted that India will get sufficient rain. Know the details; Monsoon update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently made an announcement regarding the upcoming monsoon season in India. According to their predictions, the country is expected to experience above-normal rainfall during this period. The cumulative rainfall is estimated to be around 106 percent of the long-period average of 87 cm.
Monsoon update
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra is the chief of IMD. He explained historical data from 1951 to 2023. This data has shown that India has witnessed above-normal monsoon rainfall on nine occasions when La Nina followed the El Nino event. This year, India experienced below-average cumulative rainfall in 2023 due to El Nino conditions. However, the latest forecasts indicate that these conditions are likely to weaken. It leads to neutral El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions during the early part of the monsoon season. La Nina conditions are expected to develop during the second half of the monsoon season.
IMD prediction on monsoon 2024
To provide more accurate and updated information, the IMD will release rainfall forecasts for the monsoon season in the last week of May. This is crucial for the agriculture sector in India. The monsoon season contributes about 70 percent of the country’s annual rainfall. This rainfall is vital for agricultural activities. It accounts for approximately 14 percent of the country’s GDP. Overall, the announcement by the IMD brings hope for a favorable monsoon season in India. It is essential for the well-being of the agricultural sector and the overall economy.
