The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a slight delay in the onset of Southwest Monsoon over Kerala. According to the information given by the Meteorological Department, the monsoon can knock by June 4. The southwest monsoon normally enters Kerala on 1 June. This usually involves a delay of about seven days or sooner.

Last year 23 Monsoon had knocked in Kerala on May

According to the Meteorological Department office, there is a possibility of a slight delay in the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala this year. Monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on June 4. Do you know the monsoon in the southern state last year 31 on May, 2021 I reached on 3rd June and 960 on 1st June.

Agriculture sector and total rainfall in the country will not be affected

Due to delay in arrival of monsoon The Meteorological Department has given information about the effect on the total rainfall. Scientists say that this minor delay is not likely to affect the agricultural sector and total rainfall in the country.

How is the monsoon forecast so far

IMD said that regarding the arrival of monsoon in Kerala His forecast 2023 except the last have proved correct during the years. IMD chief M Mohapatra said, early or late arrival of monsoon in Kerala does not mean that it will reach other parts of the country accordingly.

Cyclone Mocha became the reason for the delay in monsoon

M Rajeevan, former secretary of Central Earth Sciences, said that It is unlikely that Cyclone Mocha is the reason for the delay in monsoon. He said, if the cyclone May-20 Had it come around May, it would have really affected the monsoon. The cyclone is over now. The IMD last month said India is expected to receive normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite ‘El Nino’ ​​conditions.

KeralaMonsoonPublished Date

Wed, May 17, 2023, 8: 23 AM IST