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India’s monsoon season ended on September 30th, bringing 8% above-average rainfall for the June-September period. Despite the surplus, the eastern and northeastern regions experienced a deficit, leading to severe flooding. The monsoon withdrawal is delayed due to a low-pressure system, and heavy rains are expected to persist in eastern states for another two weeks.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of East Uttar Pradesh. The forecast also includes widespread rainfall in West India and East and Northeast India, with specific alerts issued for heavy rain in West Bengal, Sikkim, and Madhya Maharashtra.
The Southwest monsoon withdrawal has begun from Gujarat and Rajasthan, but heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and other parts of western India. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for several regions, with heavy downpours predicted for Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and other states. Delhi is expected to have a cloudy sky with a lesser chance of rain.
India’s kharif crop sowing has surged by 1.50% year-on-year, surpassing the four-year average, thanks to favorable monsoon rains. This significant increase, particularly in pulses and paddy, signals a potential for a bumper harvest and a decrease in food inflation. The government is optimistic about the positive impact on food security and farm productivity.
The southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from northwest India, marking the end of the rainy season. However, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of western, southern, and central India over the next few days, potentially impacting crops and sowing of winter crops. The delayed withdrawal could also be attributed to climate change, as India experienced four depressions this monsoon season, compared to the usual two.
India is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall from Sunday to Thursday, driven by a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. While the monsoon is expected to start receding from west Rajasthan and Kachchh on Monday, the late withdrawal could pose challenges for maturing crops and rabi sowing. Despite a dry start, India has received abundant rainfall this year, aiding kharif crop sowing after last year’s low production. However, the excess rainfall in September could threaten the upcoming harvest and potentially impact inflation.
India’s reservoirs are brimming after a strong monsoon season, bringing much-needed relief to agriculture and water-intensive industries. However, the late arrival of heavy rains could pose challenges for crops already in their flowering or maturing stages.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued its latest weather bulletin, indicating a weakening monsoon with localized rainfall across the country. While the monsoon season is nearing its end, parts of India are still experiencing rainfall, particularly in the east and west. The IMD has also predicted localized heavy rainfall in some areas, with Delhi experiencing a rare spell of improved air quality.
