Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:24pm on 15 May 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala by May 31, a day earlier than the usual June 1 date. This critical transition marks relief from scorching temperatures and the beginning of the rainy season, crucial for India's agriculture-dependent economy. With expectations of above-normal rainfall, the government anticipates a bumper agricultural output, supporting economic growth and easing food inflation. Factors such as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole and below-normal snow cover in the northern hemisphere contribute to the optimistic outlook for the monsoon season.
