Southwest monsoon 2019 took everyone by surprise and proved it is the master
Southwest monsoon 2019 took everyone by surprise and proved it is the master

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The southwest monsoon 2019 would be remembered for the twists and turns and the numerous rainfall records it broke, despite a late onset and 33 per cent deficient rainfall until June end

The southwest monsoon 2019 would be remembered for the twists and turns and the numerous rainfall records it broke, despite a late onset and 33 per cent deficient rainfall until June end

Thousands of farmers in India are ruined due to the altered monsoon activity
Thousands of farmers in India are ruined due to the altered monsoon activity

By Manish Mishra

In view of the delay in the monsoons, the weather department is engaged in studies to set newer annual monsoon schedule

In view of the delay in the monsoons, the weather department is engaged in studies to set newer annual monsoon schedule

Cyclone in Arabian Sea — will it affect monsoon onset? Here’s what experts say
Cyclone in Arabian Sea — will it affect monsoon onset? Here’s what experts say

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The onset of the southwest monsoon is delayed this year. Meanwhile, a cyclonic storm is brewing in the Arabian Sea which has raised concerns about the arrival of the monsoon. Gaon Connection approached experts to know how the cyclone will impact the arrival of the monsoon rainfall. Here’s what we learnt.

The onset of the southwest monsoon is delayed this year. Meanwhile, a cyclonic storm is brewing in the Arabian Sea which has raised concerns about the arrival of the monsoon. Gaon Connection approached experts to know how the cyclone will impact the arrival of the monsoon rainfall. Here’s what we learnt.

IMD forecasts normal monsoon, rainfall in rainfed agriculture regions expected to be above normal
IMD forecasts normal monsoon, rainfall in rainfed agriculture regions expected to be above normal

By गाँव कनेक्शन

As per the country's apex authority on weather, monsoon rainfall is likely to be well distributed across the country with most regions expected to receive normal rainfall. However some isolated regions such as east, northeast and southwest parts of the country are likely to witness below normal rainfall. More details here.

As per the country's apex authority on weather, monsoon rainfall is likely to be well distributed across the country with most regions expected to receive normal rainfall. However some isolated regions such as east, northeast and southwest parts of the country are likely to witness below normal rainfall. More details here.

Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.
Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.

By D Sarika

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.
Ramesh Jagtap may have to drop his daughter’s wedding plan this Diwali. He blames the monsoon for it.

By Gaon Connection

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Millions of farmers across India are awaiting the monsoon, which is not merely an annual weather event but sustains their lands and livelihoods. Maharashtra has reported minus 86% deficient rainfall so far in the monsoon season. Sowing of kharif crops is delayed. A ground report from Pune and Satara districts.

Monsoon Getting Erratic: This Year, Only 6% of Districts in India Registered Normal Daily Rainfall
Monsoon Getting Erratic: This Year, Only 6% of Districts in India Registered Normal Daily Rainfall

By गाँव कनेक्शन

An analysis of the southwest monsoon reveals that normal rainfall in a cumulative period does not necessarily mean that the rainfall has not adversely affected a region. The report mentions that in an adversely changing climate, excess rainfall in a short period and long period of no rainfall can be destructive.

An analysis of the southwest monsoon reveals that normal rainfall in a cumulative period does not necessarily mean that the rainfall has not adversely affected a region. The report mentions that in an adversely changing climate, excess rainfall in a short period and long period of no rainfall can be destructive.

'Normal forecast for this year's monsoon, La Nina's impact unlikely'
'Normal forecast for this year's monsoon, La Nina's impact unlikely'

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Skymet Weather, a private weather analysis portal, has released its forecast for this year's monsoon season. As per its analysis, this year's monsoon is expected to be normal and the phenomenon called La Nina, which interferes with India's monsoon, is unlikely to impact the country this year. Details here.

Skymet Weather, a private weather analysis portal, has released its forecast for this year's monsoon season. As per its analysis, this year's monsoon is expected to be normal and the phenomenon called La Nina, which interferes with India's monsoon, is unlikely to impact the country this year. Details here.

Will El Niño impact southwest monsoon rainfall this year? This is what experts say
Will El Niño impact southwest monsoon rainfall this year? This is what experts say

By गाँव कनेक्शन

We have just emerged from a record three-year La Niña and are likely heading into an El Niño. El Niño that follows a La Niña year tends to be the worst case scenario in terms of monsoon deficits, warns Raghu Murtugudde, Visiting Professor, Earth System Scientist at IIT Bombay.

We have just emerged from a record three-year La Niña and are likely heading into an El Niño. El Niño that follows a La Niña year tends to be the worst case scenario in terms of monsoon deficits, warns Raghu Murtugudde, Visiting Professor, Earth System Scientist at IIT Bombay.

Farmer groups in Maharashtra demand declaration of drought; deficient monsoon rainfall a concern in Peninsular India
Farmer groups in Maharashtra demand declaration of drought; deficient monsoon rainfall a concern in Peninsular India

By Aishwarya Tripathi

While several states in north India are reeling under massive floods, in Peninsular India farmers are staring at drought conditions due to deficient monsoon rainfall. Situation might worsen in the coming month due to El Niño, warns spokesperson of Skymet Weather.

While several states in north India are reeling under massive floods, in Peninsular India farmers are staring at drought conditions due to deficient monsoon rainfall. Situation might worsen in the coming month due to El Niño, warns spokesperson of Skymet Weather.

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