Monsoon Advances in India: Key Updates on Weather Conditions
The India Meteorological Department has reported significant advancements of the southwest monsoon across various states, including Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. With favorable conditions expected to last until June 16, heavy rainfall is anticipated in several regions. The monsoon's timely arrival is crucial for India's agricultural sector, which relies heavily on rainfall for productivity. This year's monsoon is particularly noteworthy as it arrived eight days early in Kerala, marking the earliest onset since 2009. The implications of a strong monsoon are vital for the rural economy, affecting the livelihoods of nearly half of the Indian population dependent on agriculture.
| Jun 16, 2025, 17:14 IST
Monsoon Progress Report
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the advancement of the southwest monsoon across several regions, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, the Gangetic plains of West Bengal, Jharkhand, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
On Monday, the weather department indicated that conditions are now favorable for the monsoon, which is expected to remain active until June 16. Heavy to very heavy rainfall, exceeding 20 cm, is anticipated in various locations across the southern peninsula of India, including Konkan and Goa. The monsoon has progressed towards the central Arabian Sea, Konkan, central Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, the northern Arabian Sea, and the remaining parts of Gujarat. The northern boundary of the monsoon has crossed Veraval, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Khargone, Amaravati, Durg, Bargarh, Chandbali, Sandhel Island, and Balurghat.
After a fortnight of stagnation, conditions have become conducive for the monsoon's advancement, primarily due to a weakened flow and the influx of dry air from the northwest. IMD Director General M. Mahapatra mentioned on Friday that a cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal this week, which will enhance rainfall activity. "Rainfall activity will shift westward, and the monsoon is set to cover nearly the entire country, including northwest India, during the week of June 19 to June 25," he stated.
In Kerala, the monsoon arrived eight days ahead of its usual date on June 24, marking the earliest onset since 2009. The arrival on May 24 aligned with IMD's forecasts and was the fifth earliest in the past 55 years, with the earliest recorded onset on May 18, 1990.
The monsoon is crucial for India's economy, providing relief from the scorching heat. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 51% of India's agricultural area, which contributes to 40% of production, relies on rainfall, making the monsoon vital. Additionally, 47% of the country's population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods, establishing a direct link between a robust monsoon and a healthy rural economy.
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