Monsoon Progression Halts, Heat Wave Expected to Intensify

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 13 Jun 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment

The monsoon's advancement is expected to pause for 8-10 days, delaying its arrival in Northwestern India. This hiatus may worsen heat wave conditions in North and Central India, potentially delaying planting of essential crops like oilseeds, pulses, and cereals. Experts warn of extreme temperatures and heat waves in Delhi, UP, and Bihar. However, the monsoon is expected to revive over Eastern India by June 15-16 and become active across the entire region up to East and Central Uttar Pradesh by June 22. This temporary weakening is a normal occurrence, according to meteorologists.

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