Synopsis: Monsoon predictions are a monumental challenge, especially when it comes to the spatial distribution and the northward migration of the monsoon trough. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the issue?3 What is Atlantic Nino?4 How Atlantic Nino was the cause for rainfall deficit in India?5 Why monsoon prediction is a challenge in India?6 What is the… Continue reading The Atlantic Nino effects
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Skymet expects a ‘below normal’ monsoon
Private weather forecaster Skymet has said that it expects the 2019 monsoon rains to be “below normal”. It expects monsoon rains to be about 7% short of the long period average rainfall (89cm) that India receives from June to September. It has also predicted the onset of monsoon to be late. The general duration of… Continue reading Skymet expects a ‘below normal’ monsoon
