Monsoon remained extremely weak in terms of both intensity and coverage till mid-July, particularly in northwestern parts, Gujarat and Central India. Till August end, Central India recorded normal rain of -14% (± 19% considered normal). But as September commences, it begins to show signs of a decent recovery as it received excess rainfall in just two days.
Rain received on 1st September
Saurashtra & Kutch received rain of 357.5 mm making the region’s excess the highest at 483% in the Central India. Konkan & Goa received the maximum rain of 2390 mm followed by Odisha that received rain of 997.1 mm.
With an excess rainfall of 148%, Central India outdid the excess of South Peninsula which received rainfall excess of 82 percent.
Rain received on 2nd September
The excess continued for Saurashtra & Kutch on the second day as the region recorded an excess of 376%, highest in Central India. Chhattisgarh followed with an excess rainfall of 213%.
Outlook till the weekend
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, intensity of rain showers is expected to reduce in the next few days. However, it will pick up over the weekend and is expected to remain strong till the beginning of next week.