Last Updated on 01/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
IMD weather updates, India is expected to receive above normal rainfall in August and September, while favourable conditions for La Nina may develop by the end of August. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released the weather forecast on Thursday.
IMD forecast
Let us tell you that monsoon is very important for agriculture in India, because 52 percent of the total cultivable land is dependent on rain. IMD said that India will receive 106 percent of its long-term average rainfall of 422.8 mm during August and September.
How much rain fell in June?
The country has received 453.8 mm of rain since June 1, while the normal rainfall is 445.8 mm. This is two percent more than the normal rainfall because after a dry June, July received more than normal rainfall.
Above normal rainfall forecast
IMD chief Mrityunjay Mohapatra told in an online press conference that most parts of the country are expected to receive above normal rainfall. Some parts of Northeast, adjoining eastern India, Ladakh, Saurashtra and Kutch and some parts of central and peninsular India are likely to receive below normal rainfall.
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There will be less rain in these areas
The IMD chief has predicted less rainfall in some parts of the western Himalayan region in August-September. He said that maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal in most parts of the country. Mahapatra said that maximum temperatures are expected to be below normal in some areas of the Gangetic plains, central India and south-eastern coast of India.
There was 9 percent more rain in July
India received nine per cent more rain than normal in July, while the central region received 33 per cent more rainfall. IMD chief Mrityunjay Mohapatra said parts of central India received good rains, which is benefiting agriculture. Central India is heavily dependent on monsoon rains for agriculture.
According to IMD data, there has been less rainfall in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal and parts of the Northeast. Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have received 35 percent to 45 percent less rainfall.
(Input: IANS)