India's southwest monsoon is expected to gain further momentum during the first half of August. It raises hopes of a strong recovery after weeks of uneven rainfall across the country. According to the IMD's latest rainfall forecast, the all-India monsoon rainfall deficit has decreased to 14 per cent, marking a significant improvement from excessive shortfalls recorded earlier this season. The weather forecasting agency indicated that the revival is due to the strongest weather system of the monsoon, especially a deep depression moving across Maharashtra. This deep depression has brought huge amounts of moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyber-police-crackdown-on-obscene-morphed-pm-modi-videos-that-went-viral-during-cjp-led-neet-protests-meta-india-head-named-in-fir-1785462979108">Meta India head booked as cyber police crack down on 'obscene' morphed PM Modi videos</a><h3>Strengthening Somali Jet</h3>Its impact has been further intensified by the Somali Jet, a powerful low-level wind stream that carries moisture across the Arabian Sea toward the Indian subcontinent. The combined effect of the deep depression, an active monsoon trough and this strengthened Somali Jet has created favourable conditions for widespread, heavy rainfall across large portions of central and western India. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and surrounding areas have already witnessed intense showers, with the system expected to continue moving westward in the coming days. IMD's rainfall data shows Central and Northwest India are now recording near-normal seasonal rainfall, whereas the South Peninsula and East and Northeast India continue to face shortfalls. At the state level, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh have all seen a notable improvement in rainfall over the past week. IMD expect that the recovery of monsoon to continue into early August as fresh low-pressure systems are set to develop around the Bay of Bengal. It is likely to maintain an active monsoon phase and deliver rainfall widely across central, western and parts of northern India. If the current trend continues, rainfall deficit across India could get smaller even further in the coming weeks, improving water storage in reservoirs, benefiting kharif crops and solving agricultural productivity issues. &nbsp;

The combined effect of the deep depression, an active monsoon trough and this strengthened Somali Jet has created favourable conditions for widespread, heavy rainfall across large portions of central and western India. 

India's southwest monsoon is expected to gain further momentum during the first half of August. It raises hopes of a strong recovery after weeks of uneven rainfall across the country. According to the IMD's latest rainfall forecast, the all-India monsoon rainfall deficit has decreased to 14 per cent, marking a significant improvement from excessive shortfalls recorded earlier this season. The weather forecasting agency indicated that the revival is due to the strongest weather system of the monsoon, especially a deep depression moving across Maharashtra. This deep depression has brought huge amounts of moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Also read: Meta India head booked as cyber police crack down on 'obscene' morphed PM Modi videos Strengthening Somali Jet Its impact has been further intensified by the Somali Jet, a powerful low-level wind stream that carries moisture across the Arabian Sea toward the Indian subcontinent. The combined effect of the deep depression, an active monsoon trough and this strengthened Somali Jet has created favourable conditions for widespread, heavy rainfall across large portions of central and western India. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and surrounding areas have already witnessed intense showers, with the system expected to continue moving westward in the coming days. IMD's rainfall data shows Central and Northwest India are now recording near-normal seasonal rainfall, whereas the South Peninsula and East and Northeast India continue to face shortfalls. At the state level, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh have all seen a notable improvement in rainfall over the past week. IMD expect that the recovery of monsoon to continue into early August as fresh low-pressure systems are set to develop around the Bay of Bengal. It is likely to maintain an active monsoon phase and deliver rainfall widely across central, western and parts of northern India. If the current trend continues, rainfall deficit across India could get smaller even further in the coming weeks, improving water storage in reservoirs, benefiting kharif crops and solving agricultural productivity issues.

The combined effect of the deep depression, an active monsoon trough and this strengthened Somali Jet has created favourable conditions for widespread, heavy rainfall across large portions of central and western India.&nbsp;

Monsoon set to strengthen in August as India's rainfall deficit narrows to 14%: IMD

India’s southwest monsoon is gradually advancing towards the surrounding seas of southern India, despite missing its expected early onset over Kerala in 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the monsoon has further advanced towards the parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep region, Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. This indicates that the seasonal rain-bearing system is slowly gathering after a brief slowdown. The latest update issued by IMD on Wednesday (May 27) indicates that the favourable atmospheric and oceanic conditions are likely to help the monsoon to advance further over the next 2–3 days into more parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. It added that the system is currently expanding from the southwest Arabian Sea across the Bay of Bengal up to Myanmar, indicating that the weather system is gradually organising itself over the Indian Ocean region after the recent delay.<h3>Why is the monsoon delayed?</h3>IMD had earlier predicted that the monsoon would arrive in Kerala around May 26, nearly five days before the usual onset date of June 1. However, the expected arrival was delayed because of a temporary weakening of monsoon winds and insufficient continuous rainfall activity along the Kerala coast. This weakening was linked to a cyclonic system that developed over the Bay of Bengal, which disrupted the monsoon flow and postponed its advance. Even so, weather experts say the delay is not considered a major concern at this stage. According to the latest IMD monsoon progression map, the system has already spread across large areas of the southern Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, and is gradually advancing northwestward. Meteorologists noted that supportive atmospheric conditions continue to aid the monsoon’s movement. The IMD also clarified that although the monsoon is slightly behind the earlier forecast issued this month, its overall progression still remains largely in line with the normal seasonal pattern.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congo-businessman-3-contacts-isolated-in-ahmedabad-over-ebola-like-symptoms-1779898175727">Congo businessman, 3 contacts isolated in Ahmedabad over Ebola-like symptoms</a><h3>When will Monsoon arrive in the northern part of India?</h3>Currently, IMD has not officially notified about the northern region that will experience a major delay in monsoon arrival, even though Kerala has seen a brief delay in the onset. Past data indicate that the southwest monsoon in Delhi reaches around June 27, with the latest development showing that this year the arrival will be between June 25 and 30. Weather experts note that the monsoon can sometimes advance quickly across India after its initial onset. Unless the current slowdown extends into early June, Delhi’s expected monsoon arrival is likely to stay near its normal schedule. Before the monsoon reaches north India, the national capital may experience pre-monsoon activity such as thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated showers in the coming days. While these conditions could offer short-term relief from the ongoing heatwave, they will not bring the prolonged rainfall typically associated with the full monsoon season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Despite missing its early onset over Kerala, the southwest monsoon is advancing across the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, gathering momentum after a brief cyclone-induced delay. The IMD expects it to advance further over the next few days.

India’s southwest monsoon is gradually advancing towards the surrounding seas of southern India, despite missing its expected early onset over Kerala in 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the monsoon has further advanced towards the parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep region, Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. This indicates that the seasonal rain-bearing system is slowly gathering after a brief slowdown. The latest update issued by IMD on Wednesday (May 27) indicates that the favourable atmospheric and oceanic conditions are likely to help the monsoon to advance further over the next 2–3 days into more parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. It added that the system is currently expanding from the southwest Arabian Sea across the Bay of Bengal up to Myanmar, indicating that the weather system is gradually organising itself over the Indian Ocean region after the recent delay. Why is the monsoon delayed? IMD had earlier predicted that the monsoon would arrive in Kerala around May 26, nearly five days before the usual onset date of June 1. However, the expected arrival was delayed because of a temporary weakening of monsoon winds and insufficient continuous rainfall activity along the Kerala coast. This weakening was linked to a cyclonic system that developed over the Bay of Bengal, which disrupted the monsoon flow and postponed its advance. Even so, weather experts say the delay is not considered a major concern at this stage. According to the latest IMD monsoon progression map, the system has already spread across large areas of the southern Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, and is gradually advancing northwestward. Meteorologists noted that supportive atmospheric conditions continue to aid the monsoon’s movement. The IMD also clarified that although the monsoon is slightly behind the earlier forecast issued this month, its overall progression still remains largely in line with the normal seasonal pattern. Also read: Congo businessman, 3 contacts isolated in Ahmedabad over Ebola-like symptoms When will Monsoon arrive in the northern part of India? Currently, IMD has not officially notified about the northern region that will experience a major delay in monsoon arrival, even though Kerala has seen a brief delay in the onset. Past data indicate that the southwest monsoon in Delhi reaches around June 27, with the latest development showing that this year the arrival will be between June 25 and 30. Weather experts note that the monsoon can sometimes advance quickly across India after its initial onset. Unless the current slowdown extends into early June, Delhi’s expected monsoon arrival is likely to stay near its normal schedule. Before the monsoon reaches north India, the national capital may experience pre-monsoon activity such as thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated showers in the coming days. While these conditions could offer short-term relief from the ongoing heatwave, they will not bring the prolonged rainfall typically associated with the full monsoon season.

Despite missing its early onset over Kerala, the southwest monsoon is advancing across the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, gathering momentum after a brief cyclone-induced delay. The IMD expects it to advance further over the next few days.

After brief delay, Southwest Monsoon begins regaining momentum: When will it rain in Northern India?

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