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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a 41% rainfall deficit across India between June 4 and June 18, 2024, due to stalled monsoon progression over Maharashtra.
Background
India received 42.6 mm of rainfall from June 4 to June 18, 2024, against a normal of 72.2 mm. The IMD attributed the stall in Maharashtra's monsoon advancement to unfavorable large-scale meteorological conditions.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia recorded a 41% rainfall deficit between June 4 and June 18, 2024.
- FactActual rainfall (42.6 mm) was significantly lower than the normal (72.2 mm) for the period.
- BodyThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India.
- PlaceMaharashtra is a key state for monsoon progression, where the monsoon stalled in June 2024.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of erratic monsoon patterns on India's agricultural economy and suggest measures to mitigate the risks of rainfall deficits.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Agricultural vulnerability: High dependence on monsoon-fed irrigation for Kharif crops in rain-fed regions
- Hydrological stress: Reduced groundwater recharge and reservoir levels affecting hydroelectric power and drinking water
- Economic volatility: Supply chain disruptions and price spikes in essential commodities due to localized crop failures
Keywords: Monsoon dynamics · Meteorological conditions · Rainfall deficit · Agricultural resilience · Hydrological cycle
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