Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late amid concerns over El Nino impact
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the southwest monsoon's arrival in Kerala on June 4, 2026, which was three days late compared to the normal onset date.
Background
The monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, 2026, five days behind the IMD's operational forecast. The IMD declared the onset after meeting formal criteria of widespread rainfall in Kerala and favorable wind conditions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department is the agency responsible for monsoon forecasting.
- FactThe 2026 monsoon arrival was three days late compared to the normal onset date.
- FactThe 2026 monsoon arrival was five days behind the IMD's operational forecast.
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern expected to suppress Indian rainfall in 2026.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of El Niño on the Indian monsoon and discuss measures to mitigate the risks of erratic rainfall on India's agrarian economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate variability: Strengthening El Niño patterns leading to suppressed rainfall and erratic monsoon cycles
- Agricultural vulnerability: Impact of delayed monsoon onset on sowing cycles and crop yields in rain-fed regions
Keywords: Monsoon dynamics · El Niño · Climate variability · Agrarian economy · Meteorological forecasting
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