The monsoon has arrived earlier than expected this year. The southwest monsoon has entered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Bay of Bengal, bringing rain, b winds, and heavy cloud cover.
Monsoon Update: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that the southwest monsoon has arrived earlier than anticipated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, parts of the South Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman Sea. This marks the onset of the monsoon, typically expected in mid-June, but it has arrived ahead of schedule.
Light to heavy rainfall has been observed in the Nicobar Islands for the past two days, accompanied by b westerly winds and dense cloud cover. These meteorological indicators confirm the monsoon's arrival, according to the IMD.
IMD Confirms Monsoon Onset
According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon entered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, parts of the South Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman Sea on Tuesday. For the past two days, the Nicobar Islands have experienced light to heavy rainfall, b westerly winds, and dense cloud cover. Based on these meteorological signs, the IMD has declared the onset of the monsoon.
The department also reported increased wind speed and depth in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Wind speeds at 1.5 kilometers altitude have reached approximately 37 km/h, extending up to 4.5 kilometers in some areas. This indicates the monsoon's readiness to advance further.
Monsoon Advancement and Increased Rainfall
The IMD predicts that within the next 3-4 days, the monsoon could reach the South Arabian Sea, Maldives, Comorin region, remaining parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and other parts of the Bay of Bengal. This suggests increased rainfall in southern and eastern India in the coming days. The early onset of the monsoon could bring relief to farmers preparing for the Kharif crop sowing.
The early arrival of the monsoon, particularly in South India, is welcome news for farmers. Farmers are currently preparing for Kharif crop sowing, and the early monsoon is auspicious for their crops. The IMD urges farmers to continuously monitor weather updates to make timely decisions for their farming activities.
Heavy rainfall is expected in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, during the monsoon season. This rainfall could significantly aid farmers in these states with the sowing of Kharif crops like rice, maize, cotton, and soybeans.
Wider Monsoon Impact in Coming Weeks
According to the IMD, the monsoon will gradually progress to other parts of the country over the next few weeks. Over the next 5-7 days, the monsoon is likely to advance towards central and eastern India. Rainfall is anticipated in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. This could boost agricultural production and provide favorable climatic conditions for farmers.
The early arrival of the monsoon also signifies potential relief from water scarcity in affected regions. Many areas in South India have been grappling with water shortages, and this early monsoon could alleviate their concerns. It will also replenish water sources and help stabilize groundwater levels.
