Southwest Monsoon Set to Arrive in Andaman & Nicobar Islands This Week, IMD Reports
Conditions favourable for onset of southwest monsoon over South Bay of Bengal, Andaman: IMD
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts the southwest monsoon will reach parts of the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the end of this week. However, overall monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal at 92% of the long-term average.
- 01Southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Andaman & Nicobar Islands around May 20.
- 02Monsoon onset over Kerala is officially marked on June 1.
- 03India's overall monsoon rainfall is forecasted to be below normal at 92% of the long period average.
- 04Timely monsoon is crucial for the planting of major crops like paddy and pulses.
- 05A low-pressure area in the Southwest Bay of Bengal is contributing to favorable conditions for the monsoon.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are favorable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over parts of the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands towards the end of this week. The monsoon typically reaches the Andaman Islands by May 20, with its official arrival on the Indian mainland marked by June 1 in Kerala. This year, however, the IMD forecasts that monsoon rainfall will be below normal, estimated at 92% of the long period average (LPA). The timely arrival and distribution of monsoon rains are critical for the planting and yield of essential crops such as paddy, pulses, and oilseeds, which rely heavily on the four-month rainfall season from June to September. A low-pressure area currently located over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen in the coming days, further supporting the monsoon's onset.
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The timely arrival of the monsoon is crucial for farmers in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as it affects crop planting and yields. Below-average rainfall may impact agricultural productivity.
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