Monsoon to hit west, central India next week
New
Delhi,
Jun
18:
The
south-west
monsoon,
which
was
expected
to
hit
northwest
and
central
India,
by
Friday,
Jun
18
may
take
another
two
three
days,
an
official
informed.
"There is a lag in monsoon and rains are expected to pick up momentum in the next two to three days," D Sivananda Pai, Director, National Climate Centre, Pune, said.
As of Friday, Jun 18, India has received 97 per cent of normal rainfall and parts of central and north-eastern India have been enjoying good showers, Mr Pai added.
Based on the forecast model, weather scientists a fresh monsoon pulse was expected in the coming week, after which rapid advance of the seasonal rains into the north-western parts was expected.
Till Monday, Jun 21, widespread rains are expected to lash Konkan, Goa, coastal Karnataka, Gujarat Region, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada regions.
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