Southwest Monsoon makes early entry in Maharashtra after 35 years
The Southwest monsoon this year made an early entry in Maharashtra as early as May 25 which was a record breaking event in 35 years.
The Southwest Monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Sunday marking the earliest onset of monsoon in 35 years said the IMD. It will advance to the parts of Mumbai and other parts over the next three days.
The last time the earliest onset of southwest monsoon in Maharashtra on record was on May 20 in 1990 said IMD.
On Saturday, the southwest monsoon hit Kerala, marking its earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
This year, the Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1, said IMD.
Favourable monsoons help monsoon-dependent agricultural regions, citizens, and last-mile users to tackle extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change in a better way.
Favourable Monsoon has substantial economic benefits of government investments in monsoon-related weather and forecasting services, particularly benefiting farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk.
These advancements, like those through the Monsoon Mission and High Performance Computers, have yielded significant returns, including improved crop yields, reduced losses from extreme weather events, and enhanced capacity to manage resources.
