Why in News ?
India Meterological Department (IMD)’s Current forecasts estimate that the much-awaited Southwest Monsoon 2024 is likely to enter Andhra Pradesh on its usual date (June 5).
What is IMD ?
The India Meterological Department (IMD) is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India.
It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and Seismology
IMD is Headquartered at Delhi and operates hundreds of observation Stations across India and Antarctica. Regional offices are at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Guwahati and New Delhi.
IMD is also one of the Six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
What is Southwest Monsoon Season ?
Winds that give Maximum rainfall to India are Southwest Monsoon. These winds bring rains towards the end of the summer due to high pressure built in the Indian ocean.
These monsoon strikes Malabar Coast in the moth of June and by November leaves the country
North – East monsoons: When winds moves back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal, it is known as North – East or Retreating monsoons.
Time Period is October to December.
Today’s News :
The Monsoon, which already entered the Country may 30 in kerala, has since started covering Various parts including some of the places in the Southern regions like Coimbatore and kanyakumasi On June 1st
The Rayalaseema districts will be hit first.
On the other hand, the AP state Disaster Management Authority managing Director Ronanki Kurmanath Said that the people of the state should be Prepared for heavy rains in the next week as per the IMD forecasts.