monsoon

Meteorologists suggest strong El Niño events typically weaken significantly before India's monsoon season. Historical data from powerful El Niños like 1997-98 and 2015-16 show a pattern of peaking in winter and then subsiding. This trend offers reassurance regarding the 2027 monsoon, as a weakening El Niño or a shift to La Niña is anticipated.

Met officials in Ranchi are hopeful of an early southwest monsoon arrival, potentially in the first week of June, though a cyclone could cause delays. The monsoon has already advanced into parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms occurred across the state in the past 24 hours.

Delhi's intense summer heat, pushing past 45°C, is not just a discomfort but a vital part of a natural engine. This brutal heat drives the monsoon, aids soil health, ripens fruits, and suppresses pests, playing a crucial role in India's agricultural and ecological cycles.

India's monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, eight days earlier than usual. This early onset, however, doesn't guarantee sufficient rainfall for the season, as the India Meteorological Department forecasts 'below normal' precipitation amid El Niño risks. The Met department's prediction uses a sophisticated statistical model.

Pre-monsoon showers begin across five districts; utility urges vigilance and prompt reporting of faults

As the monsoon approaches, the Sivasagar district administration is on a tight schedule to revitalize the Jamuna water body. With a deadline set for June, teams are actively removing invasive weeds and dredging silt to ensure the area is ready for the rainy season.

In Marathwada, farmers are grappling with a severe diesel crisis, prompting many to revert to age-old practices of ploughing with oxen while their tractors sit unused. As the monsoon season approaches, this fuel scarcity poses a significant risk to vital pre-sowing activities.