New Delhi; News Agency: Like last year, monsoon entered Andaman-Nicobar on May 19 (Sunday) this year. Monsoon, which entered Kerala 9 days late on June 8 last year, will arrive by May 31 this year. The Indian Meteorological Department gave this information.
The normal date of arrival of monsoon in Kerala is 1 June. There is a possibility that the announced date will be more or less three-four days. Monsoon can enter Kerala anytime between 28th May to 3rd June. Further, it is likely to reach Maharashtra between June 9 and 16, Rajasthan on June 25 and Madhya Pradesh by July 6. Monsoon will reach Uttar Pradesh from June 18 to 25 and Bihar-Jharkhand from June 18.
Monsoon entry in last three years
In 2020, monsoon entered Kerala on June 1.
In 2021 it was entered on 3rd June and in 2022 it was entered on 29th May.
2023 was entered in Kerala on June 8.
What is the average rainfall?
Long period average for 4 months monsoon is 86.86 cm. is
This means that this should be the total rainfall during the monsoon season.
Above average rainfall of 106 percent (87 cm) is possible this year.
Good rains this year due to La Nina
Rainfall is affected by two weather patterns, El Nino and La Nina. El Nino was active last year, but this time El Nino has ended this week.
A La Nina condition is likely to develop in the next 3 to 5 weeks. During last year's El Nino, rainfall was below average at 94 percent.
