This year, monsoon rains in the country have exceeded the normal amount by 7 percent. In August alone, rainfall was 44 percent higher than average. The Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal rainfall for September, which could affect the harvesting of Kharif crops starting next month. According to the Meteorological Department, this year the monsoon season may be prolonged. Which will have an adverse effect on agriculture. While sowing of Kharif crops was delayed due to less rain at the beginning of the monsoon season, now due to more rain in september and long monsoon, harvesting of crops may also be delayed.
Weather Forecast for the Coming Week
The IMD's latest bulletin predicts heavy to moderate rains across various parts of the country until September 4. Areas including eastern and western Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Marathwada, Saurashtra, and Kutch are expected to experience significant rainfall. Rain alerts have also been issued for Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Odisha, and South Interior Karnataka. Most of central and northwest India are expected to receive above-normal rainfall throughout next week.
September Rainfall Outlook
The IMD has forecasted above-normal rainfall for September. The potential development of favorable La Nina conditions early in the month could further boost monsoon activity. However, in the latter part of the monsoon season, the western Himalayan region and parts of Northeast India are likely to receive below-normal rainfall.