India's southwest monsoon to exit in first week of October; IMD predicts rainfall in THESE states. Details here
(Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channel. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here!) The monsoon was uneven, with June rains 9% below average because of the delay in the arrival of rains, but July rains rebounded to 13% above average. Also read: Monsoon season ends with 'below-average' rains, IMD blames El Nino for deficit August was the driest on record with a 36% deficit.
However, in September, India received 13% more rainfall than normal, the IMD said. Now the monsoon is all set to vanish from the country this week. Here are some rainfall predictions by the IMD in the first week of October.
Light/moderate rainfall or thunderstorms may occur over sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, and Odisha between 1 to 4 October, and in Bengal and Bihar, some areas may experience rainfall during 1 to 5 October. According to IMD's latest weather updates, light/moderate fairly widespread rainfall/thunderstorms and lightening may occur over Assam and Meghalaya during 1-5 October. The rain predictions are also for Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on 3rd and 4th October.
In Arunachal Prades, rainfall may take place on the 3rd and 4th October. Maharashtra, Goa, and south Konkan will see a decrease in rainfall from 2nd October onwards. Also read: Goa on red alert! IMD predicts heavy rainfall, strong wind for next 24 hours Light to moderate rainfall may occur in Chhattisgarh from 1 to 3 October.
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