How much more clouds will it rain in August and September? Meteorological department’s big update
Bike rider soaked in rain
It is raining in many parts of India. The country is expected to receive more than normal rainfall in the second phase of the monsoon season (August and September). The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has given this information. IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mahapatra said that except for the areas around the Northeast and Eastern India, most parts of the country are expected to receive normal rainfall in August.
Sudden floods in some states including Himachal Pradesh
He said that rainfall is expected to exceed normal in September. The country received more than normal rainfall in the first phase of monsoon i.e. June and July and especially in some states including Himachal Pradesh, there was a sudden flood.
Excess rainfall than normal in this part of the country
He said, ‘Geographically, more than normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country. In addition to many parts of the Northeast and the adjacent regions of eastern India, some regions of Central India and southwest parts of peninsular India are expected to receive less than normal rainfall.
474.3 mm of rain from 1 June to 31 July
The country recorded 474.3 mm rainfall from June 1 to July 31, while the general figure is 445.8 mm. The IMD chief said that during this period 624 incidents of heavy rains and 76 incidents of high rain were reported in the country, which is the lowest in the last five years. IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mahapatra said, ‘Northeast India has received less than normal rainfall for the fifth consecutive year. In the last 30 years, there has been a decline in rain activities in these states.
Monsoon agriculture sector backbone in India
In May, IMD had predicted that India may receive equal rainfall of 87 centimeters of long -term average of 87 centimeters during June to September. This average is based on the last 50 years. Rainfall between 96 and 104 percent is considered normal. The monsoon in India is the backbone of the agriculture sector, which is the basis of livelihood of about 42 percent of the population and contributes 18.2 percent to the country’s GDP (GDP). In addition, it also plays an important role in filling the reservoirs for drinking water and power generation. (With language input)
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