The Speaker said the government was ready to discuss the issues. He warned them against waving placards as it violated the rules of the House…reports Asian Lite News
Four Congress Lok Sabha MPs were suspended for the entire Monsoon session on Monday over unruly behaviour.
The four Congress MPs — Manickam Tagore, Ramya Haridas, Jothimani and T.N. Prathapan — have been suspended for the entire Monsoon Session ending August 12 for holding protests with placards inside the House. Speaker Om Birla had earlier warned them to behave and not to hold the placards inside the house if they wanted to protest.
As the proceedings began in the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. Monday after the swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu, the opposition members started sloganeering on the issue of price rise and hiked GST rates. Some MPs were seen holding placards and banners and some Opposition MPs reached the well of the House.
The Speaker said the government was ready to discuss the issues. He warned them against waving placards as it violated the rules of the House.
“Any member who brings placard into the House will not be allowed to take part in House proceedings. This is a temple of democracy, it is the responsibility of the members to maintain the dignity of the House,” said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as the opposition MPs continued sloganeering
Later, the four MPs went near Mahatma Gandhi’s statue on the Parliament grounds and raised slogans there.
Ambika, who is known for her keen interest in sustainable weddings, says during monsoons, chances of delayed flower shipments are high…reports Asian Lite News
What could be more romantic than rain when you’re in love and about to embark on a new chapter in your life? In this situation, a monsoon wedding sounds ideal, but how practical is it? Of course, during the rainy season, resorts, hotels, and vendors offer discounts, and it is easier to book popular venues, but how can we ensure that unexpected showers do not inconvenience guests and ruin the dreamy atmosphere?
Entrepreneur, founder of The A-Cube Project and luxe event designer Ambika Gupta says, “Monsoon also brings with it many logistical challenges such as delayed delivery, travel impediments and traffic snarls etc. Rain proofing your venue, ensuring the comfort of the guests and managing the seamless flow of service are some of the other challenges. However, if planned effectively, monsoon weddings can be magical and unforgettable.” Ambika shares some tips to ensure a hassle-free monsoon wedding:
Choose an indoor venue
Ambika, who has pulled off many celebrity weddings in different venues and breath-taking settings, advises an indoor wedding during monsoons. She says, “A lot of clients also opt for waterproof marquee tents, and romantic gazebos but to ensure the comfort of your guests when they arrive and leave during heavy showers can be a concern. Personalised umbrellas can be given to the guests and can even be used as part of the decor but if you want everyone present to enjoy the wedding in a totally protected environment, an indoor venue is the best bet. As a designer, I get inspired by the season, the venue, the personal story of the couple and so a monsoon wedding is the perfect opportunity to turn even an indoor space into a dream setting with decor accents that evoke romance.”
Monsoon appropriate decor
While brides get busy choosing exquisite pieces for their trousseau and weighing whether to opt for a georgette, chanderi, gota, net, or an organza outfit for a monsoon wedding, wedding or decor designers have to weigh what materials and design accents are most practical during the rains. Ambika says, “Just as it is important to consider the length of the hemlines and how moisture could affect a bridal outfit or jewellery during the monsoon, a wedding designer must weigh which materials are most appropriate and how to create and assemble installations at the venue, how to transport backdrops, furniture, and a million other things needed to create a perfect ambience.” She recommends planning in advance, the logistics of transporting materials, work force, flowers, light fixtures and more. She adds, “Rains are unpredictable but a wedding designer has to deliver every single time. I suggest that nothing be left to the last minute and every small detail be planned well in advance.”
Avoid easily perishable flowers
Ambika, who is known for her keen interest in sustainable weddings, says during monsoons, chances of delayed flower shipments are high. She adds, “It is better to source flowers from trusted local vendors during monsoons or use sustainable options like Shola flowers which are not perishable. Tropical plants, an assortment of hyper-realistic flowers made from paper or fabric can create beautiful settings as well. The point is to work with what is easily available, practical and yet beautiful.”
Plan your menu wisely
Food usually does not fall under the purview of the wedding designer, says Ambika but it has to be styled as well to become a part of the overall experience. She adds, “During monsoon, details like where the food is coming from, when it will arrive and how it will be served, are very important for a designer. That is why I always recommend synergising with the caterers so that the timelines match and we know what kind of courses are being served well in advance.” It is also important to be mindful of allergies and contamination during monsoon and serve only freshly made, piping hot delicacies rather than cold cuts, seafood and chilled salads, adds Ambika.
Mind the comfort of your guests
In the end, guests always remember how well they were taken care of or if they were subjected to unnecessary discomfort. She adds, “A lot of times, clients want to host pool parties and rain dances before a wedding. I advise them to check how many guests would be comfortable with these ideas and consider questions like will they have to carry extra sets of clothes, will they need flip flops, where will they change etc. It is also important to ensure that while arriving and leaving, they are escorted with umbrellas.” And lastly, the venue must be designed to be comfortable and must exude a sense of warmth and safety no matter how hard it is raining outside, she concludes.
The arrival of the Monsoon season brings with it the desire for something delicious, hot, and refreshing. We enjoy bingeing on our favourite hot treats to satisfy our hunger. Certain foods are nutrient dense and provide us with long-lasting energy, so they must be included in our monsoon snacking.
Oatmeal has become a popular evening snacking item in recent years, and the best part is that it is easy to prepare. Saffola Masala Oats is a blend of Indian spices and essential nutrients, making it not only chatpata but also a power-packed snack. It’s made with whole grain oats and real vegetables, so it keeps you ‘full’ for longer. It is available in five delectable flavours: Classic Masala, Peppy Tomato, Veggie Twist, Masala Coriander, and Curry & Pepper.
Here are some Monsoon Snack Combos prepared with Oats that will satiate your monsoon cravings:
Masala Toast Sandwich & HaldiDoodh – Monsoon days are incomplete without the toasty goodness and chatpata flavours of a Masala Toast Sandwich. Relish the same taste at home with just 5 mins of prep time. Cook Classic Masala or Masala & Coriander for 3 mins, when ready take a multi-grain bread and spread coriander chutney, add Masala Oats filling in the toast, put it in the toaster till brown and serve it with Haldi Doodh and enjoy.
Oats Risotto & Cinnamon Hot Chocolate – Prepare a tangy red Risotto with aromatic spices and the tingling tomato aste of Peppy Tomato variant. In a pan add oil, garlic and ginger paste, add tomatoes, onions, capsicum saute the mixture for a few mins and add peppy tomato oats. Once ready, serve it with cinnamon hot chocolate.
Air Fried Oats Cutlet & Masala Chai – Give a fun and nutritious twist to our monsoon snack by incorporating mouth-watering Veggie Twist Oats in it. In a pan add Veggie Twist Oats, cook it for 3 mins. Then take a bowl – add oats, boiled mashed potatoes, carrot, beet root, cabbage and salt to taste and mix it well. Create equal portions of the mixture, preheat the air fryer at 200 degrees C for 5 Mins, then place the cutlet portions in the air fryer and cook them for 15 mins at 200 Degrees C. Once ready, serve it with hot Masala Chai.
Pepper Curd Oats & Filter Coffee – It is a simple dish made by combining the Curry & Pepper Oats with yoghurt. The magic of well-loved spices of the South in three delicious south flavours that would leave everyone craving for more! Be it aromatic Sambar or fiery Chettinad or hot Curry Pepper, these flavours make for delightful warm family snack, serve it with the classic filter coffee.
The product is a light weight gel-based formula that perfectly moisturises dry skin. It also gives the skin a smooth and non-sticky finish, as well as a long-lasting fresh rose aroma…writes Mausam Gandhi
Every girl has a million wedding fantasies, but a bride-to-be, faces more difficulties during the monsoon season than during other seasons. Because of the moisture and humidity in the air, a monsoon bride must consider a few additional wedding beauty dos and don’ts. Here are ten makeup items to round out your look:
Primer
Primer after moisturiser is essential during the monsoon because the skin becomes sticky. A primer mattifies it and protects it from humidity. Smashbox has excellent primers made of gel. With a velvety smooth texture, it does not tint the skin because it is a clear gel-based. When you apply it to your skin, it softens and smooths it immediately. It also conceals fine wrinkles and skin flaws, making for an excellent makeup canvas. Everything else you put on top is flawless.
Waterproof products
This is critical; all products should be waterproof in order to last a long time. It also won’t budge because it’s designed to stay out longer, regardless of the temperature.
Long stay matte lipstick
When it’s not winter, a matte lipstick looks better. If your skin appears shiny, the lip balances your appearance. Maybelline has some nice colours. The lipstick is easy to apply; it glides smoothly across the lips without tugging or straining. It has a smooth texture. Because it has a true matte finish, it isn’t too drying on the lips. However, it appears quite matte when applied, but it does not leave your lips feeling dehydrated.
Setting spray
A setting spray is required. It holds everything in place and softens anything that appears overdone. I’m a big fan of the Mac Fix+ setting spray. The MAC Fix+ spray is a hydrating/refreshing mist that refreshes and cools your skin. By providing an instant dose of hydration, it can help to refresh and complete your makeup.
Powder sunscreen
To avoid tanning and to keep your look in place, touch up with sunscreen loose powder rather than regular powder. Lakme Rose Powder is a great powdered sunscreen. This powder contains rose extracts, which help to refresh your skin. It contains sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. It also makes your skin look smooth and glowing.
Gel moisturiser
Given the weather, a cream one might be too thick. Gel lipsticks are thinner and do not appear oily.
One of the best gel-based moisturisers is Vaseline Rose Water Moisturizing Body Gel.
The product is a light weight gel-based formula that perfectly moisturises dry skin. It also gives the skin a smooth and non-sticky finish, as well as a long-lasting fresh rose aroma.
A pop of colour
Perhaps a coloured liner for your daytime event would be the ideal pre-wedding look. Lakme makes a darling pink pencil liner.
Cream blush
For a monsoon wedding, I love a pop of blush on the cheeks and nose. It gives the brides a vibrant and fresh appearance. Nudestix has an amazing selection of shades for Indian skin tones.
Aloe Vera gel
I’m loving the new Instagram trend of applying aloe vera to the front of the hair to keep flyaways at bay. Mamaearth Aloe Vera Gel with Vitamin E is extremely beneficial to your skin and hair. It penetrates the skin and scalp, nourishing and moisturising it from the inside out.
Both aloe vera and vitamin E have antibacterial properties that aid in the prevention of itchy scalp and irritated skin.
A body highlighter
This complements any makeup look. After the body has been moisturised and highlighted with some soft shimmer, it feels complete. I recommend that you use LA Girl Shimmer Spray. This ultra-fine mist, ideal for use on the face and body, helps your makeup last all day while adding a natural shine to your skin.
Monsoon weddings can be a lot of fun if you don’t mind the humidity. Indoor weddings are particularly beautiful during the rainy season. And monsoon brides, especially those who nail their makeup, look ethereal! So, if you’re a monsoon bride, keep these professional makeup tips in mind!
Monsoon fury kills about a dozen people in Gujarat and Maharashtra, forces the evacuation of thousands more…reports Asian Lite News
Monsoon rain pounded the country’s west coast, killing about a dozen people in Gujarat and Maharashtra and forcing the evacuation of thousands more, even as the weather department predicted heavy and widespread showers to continue for the next five days in the region.
A flood-like situation was reported from many areas of the Konkan region, and heavy rain and strong winds hit Mumbai and its suburbs, inundating many parts of the city within a couple of hours.
“For the past seven days, it has been raining continuously over parts of the west coast and central India. This good rainfall is mainly because of cyclonic circulations and low-pressure areas developing one after the other, leading to widespread rain over Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Telangana, etc… Another low-pressure area is likely to develop over Odisha, which will again bring rain as it moves westwards,” said M Mohapatra, director general, IMD.
Some rainfall was also recorded in Delhi, bringing down the temperature but causing traffic snarls and waterlogging in some areas.
Heavy rain has hit large swathes of India over the last two weeks, flooding parts of the country’s west coast and impacting states in the Himalayan region, the east coast, the southern peninsula, and parts of north-west India. The downpour has already triggered landslides and flashfloods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu.
IMD said thunderstorm, lightning and isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Mahe, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana and Karnataka during in the next 4-5 days.
In Gujarat, heavy rain claimed the lives of six people, with the total death toll due to rain-related incidents climbing to 69 since June 1. About 28,000 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas and 18,225 of them remained in shelters, state disaster management minister Rajendra Trivedi said. Heavy rainfall resulted in severe waterlogging and a flood-like situation in Ahmedabad and Rajkot.
Several villages in Gujarat have been cut off, prompting officials to deploy helicopters to rescue people. National Disaster Response Force teams are working to rescue people in many areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all possible help to Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, including the National Disaster Response Force to tackle the situation. According to the Gujarat CM’s officer, Modi had a telephonic conversation with Patel to enquire about the dire situation created by widespread and heavy rain.
In Maharashtra, at least nine people died amid heavy rainfall. The deaths on Tuesday took the toll in the state between June 1 and July 12 to 90, officials said.
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed Mumbai and suburbs and also flooded many parts of the city within a couple of hours, throwing road traffic out of gear at some places, amid an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Of the nine deaths in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra, two people were killed after a structure collapsed in a Mumbai suburb, while one person drowned in the Gadchiroli district in east Maharashtra, an official said. The incessant showers affected 10 villages in Gadchiroli, Nandurbar and Mumbai suburban regions, they said.
The administrations in Thane and Palghar districts have alerted villages near river banks, warning them of a possible overflow of dams, as catchment areas have received heavy rainfall over the last few days, officials said.
The Met department has also predicted intense wet spells over Goa from Tuesday. “A fresh intense wet spell likely over Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and coastal Karnataka from 12th July, 2022,” IMD said in a tweet on Sunday.
Rains continued to lash northern Telangana, with Kerameri village in Kumaram Bheem district receiving the highest rainfall of 188.5mm in the last 24 hours on Tuesday. Consequent to the rains, low-lying areas were inundated and waterlogging was reported at some places in Adilabad, Warangal and other districts of the state. Rivulets and other water bodies were in spate. Four members of a family, including two children, died of electrocution at Beedi Colony Workers under Devanpally police station limits in Kamareddy district due to heavy rains.
In Karnataka, at least four people lost their lives, even as traffic was thrown out of gear in many areas.
Over 9,600 villagers from several houses were evacuated to safety in different districts of Andhra Pradesh as a swelling River Godavari inundated several villages along its course, the state government said.
“This is an unprecedented flood in the last 100 years that has come in the month of July itself. The flood discharge may go up to 15-16 lakh cusecs by Wednesday and the heavy inflow in Godavari may continue because of rain in upper catchment region in Maharashtra,” chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said.
The monsoon covered the entire country on July 2, six days in advance, and the low-pressure area formed over Odisha on July 3.
A low-pressure area originating off Odisha has gradually moved north and west, inwards into the country. This pattern, experts said, effectively activates the monsoon, which typically goes through phases of inactivity even after covering the country.
M Rajeevan, meteorologist and former secretary at ministry of earth sciences, said: “Monsoon is likely to be in active condition at least till 17 July in west coast and central India will get heavy rains.”
Experts say the monsoon trough shifted southward in July and has remained there.
“This month, the trough has remained south, leading to torrential rain over central India and absolutely dry conditions over the Indo-Gangetic Plains region particularly Jharkhand, Bihar, parts of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The western end of the trough has sometimes shifted slightly northward leading to only patchy rains over Haryana, Punjab, etc, but no rain over Delhi,” said Mahesh Palawat, vice president, climate change and meteorology, Skymet Weather.
As dozens of deaths were reported, the Balochistan government imposed a state of emergency in the provincial capital…reports Asian Lite News
Pakistan Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said current monsoon rainfall has claimed 77 lives, with the highest 39 deaths reported from Balochistan province.
Addressing a press conference, the minister said, “The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has prepared a national monsoon contingency plan.”
Hundreds of homes were destroyed due to heavy rainfall, Geo News reported.
Terming the deaths in rain-related incidents a national tragedy, he said, “We need a comprehensive plan to avert these fatalities.”
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall till July 8.
Intermittent moderate rain-thunderstorms – isolated heavy falls at sometimes – were expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, and Tando Allayar till July 8.
Rainfall is also likely in Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Sanghar, Nawabshah, Dadu, Noshero Feroz, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Sukkur districts, and Karachi.
As dozens of deaths were reported, the Balochistan government imposed a state of emergency in the provincial capital.
Twenty-five people were killed in separate rain-related accidents in Balochistan province, the director-general of the provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) has said.
The torrential rains started lashing various districts of the province on Monday and the downpour has continued, resulting in a number of accidents. The provincial capital Quetta declared a calamity-hit area after eight people including kids died in the rain-triggered accidents, Xinhua news agency reported.
Director-General Naseer Ahmad Nasar said that over 200 houses were damaged and about 2,000 animals perished in heavy rains.
He said that the heavy downpour also caused flash-flooding in large water drainage and inundated several low-lying areas.
He added that over 40 people were injured in the rains and the critically wounded people were being treated in various hospitals in the province.
According to local media reports, several people including five coal mine laborers, a shepherd with his cattle, and two kids were swept away by flash floods in the province.
Rescue and relief operation is underway in the province, with the district administration distributing food items and other necessities to rain-affected families.
The monsoon rains are expected to continue till Thursday in various districts of the province, according to the PDMA.
The Weather Department has issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts predicting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days for Raigad, Ratnagiri and some other districts…reports Asian Lite News
Normal life was affected on Wednesday as heavy rain continued in Mumbai and its suburbs causing waterlogging and traffic snarls at several locations and forcing evacuation of around 3,500 people to safer areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in Mumbai and its suburbs till Friday, with a possibility of very heavy showers at isolated places.
Train and bus services have been affected on some routes in the city due to flooding in the low-lying areas and railway tracks, officials said.
Maharashtra has been witnessing heavy rains since Monday and the water level of some rivers has been rising rapidly. In Thane, a man was crushed to death as he fell from his motorcycle after hitting a pothole.
The Weather Department has issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts predicting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days for Raigad, Ratnagiri and some other districts.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed state administration officials to take necessary precautions and ensure there was no loss of life or damage to property.
The Chief Minister also visited the disaster control room of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BCM) and said that he has told the authorities to shift people from spots that are vulnerable to landslides so as to avoid loss of lives.
He said that several teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been stationed at various locations across the state and more personnel will be sent if needed.
Mumbai’s chronic floor-prone areas of Sion, Wadala, Kings Circle, Bhandup, Parel, Kurla, and Nehru Nagar were inundated with knee-deep or waist-deep water, several subways were waterlogged, hampering east-west traffic movement and traffic crawled at a snail’s pace on the two highways and on major roads.
The Central Railway and Western Railway suburban trains as well as Mumbai Metro services were operating normally after overnight downpour, barring some delays.
The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed extra pumps to eject the flood waters in several areas and closely monitors the rising water levels in the vulnerable areas in the city and suburbs.
Other coastal districts of Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg were also lashed by heavy rains with big and small local rivers swelling above the danger levels.
Many towns like Chiplun, Vaibhavwadi, Ambet, Khed, Poladpur and others were flooded, hitting road traffic, and minor hill-slides reported in a couple of areas in the Western Ghats in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts.
Shinde said that around 3,500 people have been evacuated in low-lying areas of the state as a precautionary measure in view of the continuing heavy rains.
Villagers living in the vicinity of landslide and hill-slide prone areas or on the banks of rivers and the Arabian Sea were on high alert with the major Vashishth and Jagbudi rivers flooded and flowing above the danger marks in some areas.
Several rivers in the Konkan belt like the Kundalika, Ulhas, Amba, Savitri, Patalganga, Shastri, Kajli, Kodavali and Gadi rivers were flowing above the danger levels by this evening.
The IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rains in several districts in the coastal and western Maharashtra for the next four days, with alerts and officials ordered to prepare for any eventuality.
The entire west coast from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala is covered with dense clouds with the possibility of very heavy to heavy rains, and isolated extremely heavy rains for the coastal regions plus central and western Maharashtra, said IMD-Pune head K. S. Hosalikar.
Taking full preventive steps, two teams each of NDRF have been deployed in Mumbai, Thane and Kolhapur and one each in Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri.
One team each of SDRF are already in the field in Nanded and Gadchiroli where heavy rains continue since past evening.
Besides, 9 NDRF teams are kept ready – with 3 each at the base stations in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, in addition to 2 SDRF teams at the base stations in Dhule and Nagpur.
Shinde has asked for specific monitoring in Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur districts to keep all agencies in top preparedness for any eventuality.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government has reviewed the rainfall situation in the state and the administration has been put on a high alert.
Most areas of the coastal regions have been clobbered by 65 mm to 200 mm rain in the past 24 hours alone – virtually wiping out the June deficit due to the nearly month-long delay in onset of monsoon.
Mumbai recorded 117 mm rains, Mumbai suburbs had 124 mm, and Palghar notched 100 mm, Ratnagiri 152 mm, Sindhudurg 155 mm average rain in the past 24 hours, said officials.
For central India, it was minus 90 per cent of its LPA while for south peninsula, it is minus 30 of its LPA. For east and northeast, it is minus 2 per cent of LPA…reports Asian Lite News
The slow progress of Southwest Monsoon has meant that the all India cumulative rainfall during this year’s monsoon first week — between June 1 to 8 — is minus 42 per cent (large deficit), the Extended Range Forecast issued by the IMD said on Thursday.
Among the regions, the rainfall over northwest India is below LPA by minus 94 per cent, minus 88 per cent for central India, minus 26 per cent for south peninsula and little better, yet deficit of minus 7 per cent below the LPA for east and northeast India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed.
During the week between June 2 and 8, for the country as a whole, the weekly cumulative all India rainfall departure from its long period average (LPA) was minus 42 per cent with weekly cumulative over northwest India being minus 96 per cent of its LPA. For central India, it was minus 90 per cent of its LPA while for south peninsula, it is minus 30 of its LPA. For east and northeast, it is minus 2 per cent of LPA.
Starting this year, the IMD has introduced the new rainfall normal – called as the LPA, the Long Period Average – based on rainfall data from 1971-2020 for the southwest monsoon season replacing the current rainfall normal that was based on data from 1961-2010.
From Thursday onwards, the IMD is expecting regular advancement of SW monsoon as the Extended Range Forecast said that conditions are favourable for advancement of SW monsoon over some more parts of east India and some parts of central India by June 15. It also said that the southwest monsoon is likely to advance over some more parts of east and central India and some parts of Uttar Pradesh by June 22.
Conditions favourable
After almost a week of slow progress, conditions are favourable for the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
Against the normal progress when it reaches Maharashtra at this time, the crucial for agriculture SW Monsoon had on Tuesday advanced over more parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, southwest, and west-central Bay of Bengal.
Now, the IMD said on Thursday that the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continued to pass through Karwar, Chikmagaluru, Bengaluru, and Puducherry on the one side and Siliguri on the other side.
“Conditions are favourable for further advance of monsoon into some more parts of central Arabian sea, Goa, some parts of south Maharashtra, some more parts of Karnataka, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of south Andhra Pradesh, some more parts of west central & northwest Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours,” the IMD forecast said.
Conditions would continue to become favourable for further advance of monsoon into more parts of Maharashtra, entire Karnataka, more parts of Andhra Pradesh and more parts of west central and northwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent two days.
Conditions would likely to become favourable for further advance of monsoon into some more parts of east India and some parts of central India towards end of the IMD’s forecasting week, i.e., around June 15.
On Tuesday, a senior IMD meteorologist had said that between May 31 and that day, there were no major systems (to drive the monsoon rainfall) and had said that the winds were supportive for rainfall over peninsular southern India for advance of monsoon.
In the normal course, as on June 7, the SW Monsoon covers all four southern states and touched Maharashtra, especially the Konkan coastal areas and large parts of western Maharashtra…reports Asian Lite News
Against the normal progress when it reaches Maharashtra at this time, the crucial for agriculture South West Monsoon on Tuesday had further advanced over more parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and the southwest and west-central Bay of Bengal.
The SW monsoon onset over Kerala had happened on May 29 amid heavy rainfall but soon after, however, just after two days, the rainfall slowed down along with the speed with which the monsoon progressed further.
In the normal course, as on June 7, the SW Monsoon covers all four southern states and touched Maharashtra, especially the Konkan coastal areas and large parts of western Maharashtra.
This year, the SW Monsoon has covered Kerala, approximately 75 per cent of Tamil Nadu and about half of Karnataka. On the eastern side, it has covered the entire northeast, which, the IMD said, is progressing at normal pace.
According to an IMD scientist, the northern limit of SW monsoon has not touched Goa and Maharashtra but also has not touched Andhra Pradesh.
Asked about the possible reason for delay in progress, senior IMD scientist R.K. Jenamani said: “Between May 31 and Monday, there were no major systems (to drive the monsoon rainfall). But now, the winds are continuing to support and help the rainfall over peninsular southern India advance on Tuesday.”
As per data from the IMD, even when the SW monsoon has entirely covered Kerala, the rainfall from June 1 till now shows a departure of negative 48 per cent as the rainfall totaled to just 62.8 mm as against the normal of 120.6 mm.
Similarly, even when the entire NE states have been covered, three states have witnessed deficit rainfall: Tripura at minus 48 per cent, Mizoram minus 35 per cent, and Manipur minus 50 per cent departure from normal.
Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over Kerala & Mahe till June 2…reports Asian Lite News
The much awaited Southwest Monsoon reached Kerala on Sunday, three days ahead of its normal date of onset of June 1, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
For the agrarian economy, the news of onset of SW monsoon – termed as the real finance minister of India – over Kerala is the most awaited news at this time of the year. Having a normal monsoon or not has a major impact on the domestic economy vis-a-vis crop production.
“Southwest Monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of south Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area, most parts of Kerala, some parts of south Tamil Nadu, some parts of Gulf of Mannar and some more parts of southwest Bay of Bengal on May 29. Thus, Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala today, against the normal date of June 1, i.e. three days ahead of its normal date,” IMD statement said.
The conditions that are satisfied for declaration of onset of Southwest Monsoon over Kerala include wind speed, direction, outgoing long wave radiation (OLR) and rainfall at designated stations.
“The depth of westerly winds extends up to 4.5 km above mean sea level. The strength of the westerly winds has increased over southeast Arabian Sea and is about 15-20 kts (25-35 kmph),” IMD said.
“Cloudiness over southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of Kerala have increased and the average outgoing long wave radiation (OLR) is about 189.7 W/M2 (thus, satisfying the condition of OLR is less than 200 W/M2),” it added.
One condition that has not been fully satisfied is that there has been widespread rainfall activity over Kerala during past 24 hours and out of 14 rainfall monitoring stations for declaring onset of monsoon over Kerala, only 10 have received rainfall of 2.5 mm or more.
However, conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some parts of central Arabian Sea, reaming parts of Kerala, some more parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of Karnataka, and some more parts of south and Central Bay of Bengal, some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal and northeastern states during next 3-4 days, the Met forecast said.
The rainfall/thunderstorm forecast & warning said that under the influence of monsoonal westerly winds from Arabian Sea over the south peninsular India in lower & middle tropospheric levels and a cyclonic circulation over Kerala & neighbourhood in mid tropospheric levels, widespread light/moderate rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning is very likely over Kerala & Mahe and Lakshadweep and isolated to scattered rainfall over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during next five days.
Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over Kerala & Mahe till June 2.
This year, IMD’s first prediction for monsoon onset was for May 27 with the model error of plus/minus four days. But after that, there was a lot of flip flop by the IMD over actual date. Prior to it, on May 19, the IMD had said, the SW monsoon onset over Kerala was possible by May 25.
Earlier on May 26, the IMD had said monsoon onset can happen anytime in the forecasting week (meaning till June 1) and the conditions are being monitored real time. It did finally happen before June 1.
