El Niño Causes Late Monsoon Arrival and Rainfall Deficits in Maharashtra

8 reports, 6 independent Updated Sep 1

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What happened

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El Niño conditions are causing the monsoon to arrive late in Maharashtra. The rainfall pattern saw heavy downpours in July, with the Colaba observatory recording 1176 mm in one month. This was followed by a sharp decline in August, where the average rainfall across the state was recorded at 44% below normal. The deficient rainfall is now impacting inflows into Telangana.

From freepressjournal.in

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The late onset of the monsoon is a direct challenge to the agricultural cycle in the region. The pattern of intense rainfall followed by scarcity raises concerns among farming communities regarding adequate soil moisture. The state's overall rainfall deficit is a consequence of the El Niño climatic pattern.

El Niño phenomenon is impacting India's weather, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue long-range forecasts.

From thehindu.com, businesstoday.in

Who's involved

MaharashtraState experiencing the late monsoon arrival and rainfall deficit.
El NinoClimatic pattern influencing the stalled southwest monsoon flow.
KonkanRegion whose agricultural output is impacted by the monsoon flow.
MumbaiCity whose rainfall patterns are monitored by the IMD.
India Meteorological DepartmentAgency issuing forecasts and monitoring the rainfall patterns.
KeralaState receiving the inflows affected by the monsoon pattern.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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KonkanSpeculative
The stalled monsoon flow may severely impact agricultural output and water reserves in the Konkan region.

How this reaches others

Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it

How does the El Nino influence on monsoon timing affect Kerala?Monsoon progress from Kerala stalled due to El Nino conditionsReported

How it developed

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Jul 3Due to the effects of El Nino, Maharashtra is experiencing deficient rainfall, which is now impacting the inflows into Telangana.Sub-event
Jun 7Monsoon arrival is delayed in Maharashtra due to El Nino conditions.1 source
- freepressjournal.in
Jun 1El Nino conditions are impacting regional weather patterns in Mumbai/Maharashtra.1 source
- freepressjournal.in
Jun 1El Nino is influencing the stalled southwest monsoon flow in Maharashtra.1 source
- indiatimes.com

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El Nino phenomenon is impacting India's weather, prompting the IMD to issue long-range forecasts. All 1 developments

The entities involved

Maharashtra
state in the western and central peninsular region of India
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- Nashik is a city situated within the state of Maharashtra, which is part of India.Mon 15:53
El Nino
- NOAA and scientists are discussing the complexity and intensity of the El Nino cycle.Mon 17:45
- El Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Mon 17:43
Konkan
region of Southwest India
- Crop losses due to rainfall deficit in Konkan, based on instructions from Devendra Fadnavis.Sat 13:13
Mumbai
capital city in Maharashtra, India
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