Mumbai: India’s annual monsoon rains have enveloped the entire country on Tuesday, marking a significant early arrival, according to the state-run weather department. However, rain totals remain 7% below the seasonal average thus far.
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Typically, the monsoon begins in the southwestern coastal state of Kerala around June 1 and progresses northward to cover the entire nation by July 8. This year, the rains have reached nationwide six days ahead of schedule.
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The summer monsoons are vital for India’s economy, facilitating the planting of crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane across the agricultural landscape. The early and widespread rainfall is expected to support above-average precipitation in July, following an 11% deficit in June, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department on Monday. This outlook raises hopes for enhanced agricultural yields and economic growth.
