India's Monsoon Expected to Arrive in Andaman Islands by May 20, IMD Reports
Monsoon onset over Andaman around May 20: IMD
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the Southwest Monsoon will reach the Andaman & Nicobar Islands around May 20. However, India is expected to experience below-average monsoon rainfall this year, raising concerns about the impact on key crops and food inflation during the critical kharif planting season.
- 01Southwest Monsoon likely to arrive in Andaman Islands around May 20.
- 02India's overall monsoon rainfall expected to be 92% of the long period average.
- 03Concerns over below-average rainfall could affect pulses and oilseeds production.
- 04Kharif crops, crucial for food security, depend on timely and adequate rainfall.
- 05Regional rainfall variability expected, with some areas receiving normal to above-normal precipitation.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the Southwest Monsoon will likely reach the Andaman & Nicobar Islands around May 20. This year's monsoon is expected to be below average, with rainfall anticipated to be 92% of the long period average (LPA), raising concerns about the production of essential crops like pulses and oilseeds during the kharif season, which begins in June. The kharif season is vital as it accounts for over half of India's food-grain production, and the outcome will significantly impact food inflation. The IMD noted that while many areas may experience below-normal rainfall, regions in Northeast, Northwest, and South Peninsular India could see normal to above-normal precipitation. This variability in rainfall is crucial for farmers as it influences their sowing decisions for major crops such as paddy, cotton, and oilseeds.
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The expected below-average rainfall could lead to lower yields for key crops, affecting food supply and prices.
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