IMD Forecasts Subdued Monsoon for Northeast India, Favourable Rainfall Expected Across Rest of the Country
Why in News?
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its long-range monsoon forecast for 2025, predicting above-normal rainfall for most of India but below-normal rainfall for the Northeast, Northwest, and South Peninsular India. The report also highlights severe rainfall disparities in Assam and warns of hotter-than-normal temperatures in the coming months.
Important Key Points:
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2025 Southwest Monsoon Forecast:
IMD predicts above-normal seasonal rainfall across most of India.-
Below-normal rainfall expected in:
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Northeast India
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Parts of Northwest India
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South Peninsular India
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Rainfall Imbalance in Assam (March Data):
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Eastern Assam (e.g., Dhemaji, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh) received excess rainfall.
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Dhemaji: 187.2 mm (vs. normal 93.5 mm)
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Western and Southern Assam saw huge rainfall deficits:
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Goalpara: 2.7 mm (–95%)
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Nagaon: –90%
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Barpeta: –56%
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Baksa: –63%
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Cachar: –80%
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Darrang: –88%
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Kamrup Metro (Guwahati): 18.2 mm (–74%)
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Heatwave Alert (April–June):
IMD warns of hotter-than-usual temperatures and increased heatwave risk in:-
Central and Eastern India
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Parts of the Northwestern Plains
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Extreme Weather in Guwahati:
Guwahati recorded its hottest day in March on March 16, hitting 35.4°C.
