Progress of Monsoon as on June 6, 2023

The monsoon season in India has been progressing slowly this year. As of June 6, 2023, the monsoon has covered 40% of the country, which is below the long-term average of 60%. The states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have received good rainfall, while the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have received below-average rainfall.

Here is a more detailed look at the monsoon progress in various states of India:

• Kerala: The monsoon has been active in Kerala, with the state receiving 117% of its long-term average rainfall. This has helped to improve the water levels in the state's reservoirs, which are now at 85% of their capacity.
• Karnataka: The monsoon has also been active in Karnataka, with the state receiving 106% of its long-term average rainfall. This has helped to improve the water levels in the state's reservoirs, which are now at 75% of their capacity.
• Tamil Nadu: The monsoon has been active in Tamil Nadu, with the state receiving 102% of its long-term average rainfall. This has helped to improve the water levels in the state's reservoirs, which are now at 80% of their capacity.
• Maharashtra: The monsoon has been weak in Maharashtra, with the state receiving only 65% of its long-term average rainfall. This has led to water scarcity in some parts of the state, and the government has had to declare drought in some districts.
• Gujarat: The monsoon has been weak in Gujarat, with the state receiving only 55% of its long-term average rainfall. This has led to water scarcity in some parts of the state, and the government has had to declare drought in some districts.
• Rajasthan: The monsoon has been weak in Rajasthan, with the state receiving only 45% of its long-term average rainfall. This has led to water scarcity in some parts of the state, and the government has had to declare drought in some districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the monsoon will be normal this year. However, the monsoon is a fickle weather system, and it is always possible that it could become more active or more weak than forecast.