
IMD predicts 'normal' monsoon despite likely El Niño
El Niño conditions are likely to develop over the equatorial Pacific Ocean, says IMD.
El Niño conditions are likely to develop over the equatorial Pacific Ocean, says IMD.
Rainfall expected at many places with thunderstorms, lightning, and occasional gusty winds over plains of Northwest India till May 26
Monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 4, says IMD
The agency's observations come a day after private weather forecaster Skymet predicted a 'below normal' rainy season this monsoon.
Companies could supply only around 210 GW in January 2023, against a demand of 212 GW.
India Ratings and Research says this can have an impact on rural demand, which has been under stress in the aftermath of Covid-19.
The March to May period is also going to be hotter than usual, with enhanced probability of occurrence of heatwave, says IMD.
Investors expect that rising mercury levels will led to early demand for air conditioner products.
High temperature during wheat flowering and maturing period leads to loss in yield, says IMD.
In June, normal or above normal rainfall is most likely over many parts of northwest and central India, northern parts of south peninsula and some parts of east India.