The southwest monsoon has continued its steady advance across India, bringing widespread rainfall to several regions and moving further inland after making an early onset over the Kerala coast.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon has already covered the entire southern peninsula, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It has also advanced into large parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and several northeastern states. The weather system has additionally spread across parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.
Rainfall activity intensifies
Over the past few days, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been reported from parts of the west coast, northeastern India and central India. The monsoon's progress has been supported by favourable atmospheric conditions, helping it move faster than usual in several areas.
Meteorologists have noted that the rain-bearing system has remained active over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, contributing to widespread showers across multiple states. Several regions have also witnessed a drop in temperatures following sustained rainfall.
Where the monsoon is headed next
The IMD has indicated that conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of central India, eastern India and the northern plains over the next few days.
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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon has already covered the entire southern peninsula, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It has also advanced into large parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and several northeastern states. The weather system has additionally spread across parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.
Rainfall activity intensifies
Over the past few days, heavy to very heavy rainfall from parts of the west coast, northeastern India and central India. The monsoon's progress has been supported by favourable atmospheric conditions, helping it move faster than usual in several areas.
Meteorologists have noted that the rain-bearing system has remained active over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, contributing to widespread showers across multiple states. Several regions have also witnessed a drop in temperatures following sustained rainfall.
Where the monsoon is headed next
The IMD has indicated that conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of central India, eastern India and the northern plains over the next few days.
The next phase is expected to cover more areas of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan. Additional areas of Bihar and West Bengal are also likely to receive increased rainfall activity as the monsoon progresses.
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Weather experts said the speed of advance will depend on atmospheric circulation patterns and moisture availability over the coming week.
Impact on agriculture
The progress of the monsoon is being closely monitored by farmers and agricultural agencies, as the rainy season plays a crucial role in India's kharif crop cycle. Timely rainfall supports sowing activities for crops such as rice, maize, pulses and cotton.
Several states have already begun agricultural preparations following the arrival of monsoon rains, while authorities continue to monitor reservoir levels and water availability.
Above-normal rainfall forecast
The IMD has forecast above-normal rainfall for the 2026 southwest monsoon season, raising expectations of favourable conditions for agriculture and water resources across the country.
With the monsoon continuing its northward march, more regions are expected to receive relief from summer heat while benefiting from the seasonal rains in the weeks ahead.
The next phase is expected to cover more areas of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan. Additional areas of Bihar and West Bengal are also likely to receive increased rainfall activity as the monsoon progresses.
As per the Hindustan Times quoted, weather experts said the speed of advance will depend on atmospheric circulation patterns and moisture availability over the coming week.
