India’s monsoon is slowing as the rainfall deficit widens to 35%, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Multiple reports describe the disruption as being driven by weather patterns that are blocking rain-bearing clouds from advancing. The IMD points to strong dry westerly winds that prevent the monsoon system from moving further north. As a result, regions that depend on the northward progression of the monsoon are experiencing reduced rainfall. One report highlights central India as the worst affected area, reflecting uneven rainfall distribution as the monsoon stalls. The deficit measure indicates that total rainfall received is below the expected level for this stage of the season. The IMD explanation focuses on the interaction between dry winds and the moisture-laden clouds required for monsoon rainfall, suggesting that without improved atmospheric conditions, the slowdown may persist in the near term. Overall coverage remains consistent on the magnitude of the deficit and the meteorological cause identified by the IMD.
India’s monsoon slows further as rainfall deficit widens to 35%
India’s monsoon is slowing as the rainfall deficit widens to 35%, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Multiple reports describe the disruption as being driven by weather patterns t...
- The IMD reports India’s rainfall deficit is about 35%.
- Strong dry westerly winds are blocking rain-bearing clouds.
- The monsoon does not move further north as a result of the blockage.
- Central India is reported as the worst hit region.
- The slowdown is linked to prevailing wind and cloud conditions described by the IMD.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong dry westerly winds are blocking rain-bearing clouds. This is preventing the monsoon from moving further north.
2 months agoAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong dry westerly winds are blocking rain-bearing clouds. This is preventing the monsoon from moving further north.
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