IMD forecasts above normal monsoon in India, Delhi to get rains by June 29

By Priyanka Deshpande CNBC-TV18.com Published May 27, 2024

Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 27 detailed long-range forecast for the Southwest Monsoon 2024.

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[{"selector":"#anim-9b6e17cb-0151-48af-8047-2e2004f0b248 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-10.106382981920149%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The IMD forecasted above-normal rainfall over Central and South Peninsular India, while below-normal rainfall over Northeast India.

[{"selector":"#anim-3cf4bf51-ec2b-4509-ae63-cacdc7867953 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The June rainfall is expected to be between 92-108%.

[{"selector":"#anim-61d355e0-f456-46b8-bdee-5dfda3e0dbca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-5.157962601850141%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The onset of monsoon is likely on June 29 in Delhi, and on July 7 in Rajasthan.

[{"selector":"#anim-92bc4b08-89d3-4e5d-a8b3-0b7866475bcb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The IMD said La-Nina conditions may develop in June to August 2024.

[{"selector":"#anim-4a3dec71-ccde-4974-bcc1-4ac902477791 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] As per IMD, normal rainfall was witnessed between March and May 2024

[{"selector":"#anim-3fb7d7a4-d9a1-4c71-aa9b-8e6807e549ec [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] But, it said below-normal rainfall over parts of Northwest India in May 2024 couldn't be predicted

[{"selector":"#anim-0284b372-09e1-40d8-b4d1-1b276e1eda12 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(23.903908979655938%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Deficient rainfall was noted in Northeastern India, rainfall deficit is likely to be offset in Eastern India due to current storm.

[{"selector":"#anim-8027ee6c-0c2d-4f1f-8d85-d57f17135f41 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-16.103671220050238%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The weather department expects the heat waves in Northwestern India to reduce after May 30.

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