Rainfall in India is likely to be normal, more than 106% of the long -term average in July, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, the farmers who should cheer in an forecast, likely to promote the rural economy, and keep inflation below.
With the June rainfall exceeding 8.9%, the July forecast means that this year’s rainfall from the South -West monsoon can meet the estimates of the April meteor office to be above normal. In total, June rainfall was 8.9% higher, which was 42.2% higher in northwest India; 24.8% more on central India; Decrease by 2.7% on the South Peninsula and 16.9% decrease in East and North -East India.
Based on data from 1971 to 2020, long -term average or LPA for the country is about 280.4 mm in July. IMD officials said on Monday, “Many parts of the country are expected to have normal experience above normal rainfall. However, most parts of Northeast India and many parts of eastern India, extreme South Peninsular India and some areas of North Western India are likely to be less than normal rainfall.
The July is the main monsoon month and usually records 28 cm of LPA of 87 cm for the four monsoon months-August and September. It is also an important month for agriculture as paddy and other kharif (monsoon sown) crops are sown during July. The monsoon is important for India’s economy with 51% of India’s farming sector, which is responsible for production 40%, is full of rain.
However, IMD has warned of floods in Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and parts of Maharashtra in Uttarakhand, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, parts of Eastern Central India.
“Our long-range forecasts indicate that Uttarakhand, Haryana-Chandigarh-Hyana region and many parts of central and eastern Central India will receive normal rainfall. We should take care and continuous monitoring. These areas also have many river basins, so Kintriers also require constant monitor, so that mold is required for more than long.
“It is also important to note that Uttarakhand has many south -flowing rivers and are important cities and cities with these rivers. We need to be vigilant. Don’t be decent,” said Mohpatra. Ganga and Yamuna have also originated in Uttarakhand.
IMD said that both days and night temperatures are commonly expected to be normal in many areas in July. IMD said, “The monthly average maximum temperature is expected to be normal below normal in many areas, except for North -East India and some areas of the North -West, East and Southern Peninsula, where they are likely to be above normal,” IMD said.
The IMD said in its forecast, “The minimum temperature in many parts of the country is expected to be normal. However, there is a possibility of normal minimum temperature in Northeast India, many parts of South Peninsular India and in parts of north -western, east and central India,” IMD added to its predictions.
June was relatively good. The average maximum temperature during June (34.11 ° C) was the lowest and the average minimum temperature (24.88 ° C) from 1901 after 1901 was the lowest. The average temperature for the country was also 57th. Rainfall in June was about 9% more in the country. About 70 stations reported very heavy rainfall (more than 20 cm) and 432 stations reported very heavy rain (15 to 20 cm).
As stated by HT earlier, the total rainfall hides regional inequalities.