According to the IMD, the monsoon remained highly active this year. Despite initial delays in some parts of North India, strong rainfall activity and favourable weather systems in recent days helped the monsoon advance rapidly and cover the entire country.
The weather department stated that on July 9, the Southwest Monsoon progressed over the remaining parts of the North Arabian Sea, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, extending its reach across the whole of India. This year, the monsoon completed its nationwide coverage just one day behind the normal date.
The Southwest Monsoon usually begins its journey from Kerala around June 1 before gradually advancing towards different regions of the country. Monsoon rainfall plays a crucial role in Indian agriculture, drinking water availability, reservoir levels and overall economic activity.
In North India, the monsoon movement had slowed for a few days during the last week of June and the beginning of July. However, it gained momentum later and covered most parts of Northwest India, including Delhi.
The national capital witnessed the arrival of the monsoon on July 2, bringing relief from intense heat and heatwave conditions. Since then, Delhi and surrounding areas have experienced intermittent rainfall. Several locations have also reported issues such as waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to heavy showers.
With the monsoon now covering the entire country, several states in Northwest India are expected to receive good rainfall over the next few days. The increased rainfall activity is likely to support the pace of Kharif crop sowing and improve water levels in reservoirs, further highlighting the critical role of the monsoon in India’s agricultural and economic landscape.
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