Monsoon status and forecast
The southwest monsoon has been progressing well in India so far, with most states receiving good rainfall. As of July 9, 2023, the following are the current monsoon conditions in various states:
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Kerala: The monsoon has been active in Kerala, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 116% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Tamil Nadu: The monsoon has been good in Tamil Nadu, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 108% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Andhra Pradesh: The monsoon has been good in Andhra Pradesh, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 104% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Karnataka: The monsoon has been good in Karnataka, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 103% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Maharashtra: The monsoon has been good in Maharashtra, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 99% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Gujarat: The monsoon has been good in Gujarat, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 97% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Rajasthan: The monsoon has been good in Rajasthan, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 95% of its normal rainfall so far.
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Madhya Pradesh: The monsoon has been good in Madhya Pradesh, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The state has received 93% of its normal rainfall so far.
The forecast for the next 15 days is for continued good monsoon rains in most parts of India. However, there is a slight chance of drought in some areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
The good monsoon rains have been beneficial for crops, with most crops in good condition. However, there are some areas where crops are suffering due to waterlogging.
Overall, the monsoon has been progressing well in India so far, and the forecast is for continued good rains in the coming weeks. This will be good news for farmers and the overall economy.
