Monsoon activity increased in Maharashtra – rain continues in other states as well

29-May-2025 08:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had initially forecast 105 percent rainfall for the 2025 southwest monsoon season compared to the long-term average, but in May, this estimate was revised upward to 106 percent.

The monsoon is expected to bring above-average rainfall in June, and Maharashtra appears to be benefiting significantly from this early onset.

Over the past few days, several regions of Maharashtra have experienced heavy rainfall, and monsoon activity continues in various other states.

In southern India, intermittent rain is being reported across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. This early and consistent rainfall is helping farmers to begin sowing major Kharif crops like paddy ahead of schedule.

The southwest monsoon made its early arrival in Kerala on 24 May, eight days ahead of the usual onset date of 1 June.

Since then, it has been advancing steadily. In Maharashtra, rainfall has already reached parts of Mumbai, Nashik, Ratnagiri, and other districts in the Konkan and Goa region, aiding farmers in preparing fields and starting crop sowing. The monsoon has also begun to affect areas in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

According to IMD, the monsoon system originating from the Bay of Bengal is now becoming active in the eastern parts of the country. Experts predict that if the current pace continues, the monsoon could cover most of India by mid-June.

Typically, the southwest monsoon reaches the western border of Rajasthan around 7–8 July, but this year it may arrive earlier than expected. For this to happen, it must pass through Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab.

Given its strong intensity, coverage, and momentum, good rainfall is expected across many states in the coming days. This will also help increase water levels in dams and reservoirs across the country.