Lucknow: The southwest monsoon made its much-awaited arrival in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, marking a delayed onset compared to its normal schedule. Typically, the monsoon enters the state through East UP from the Bay of Bengal branch; however, this year, it has entered via Lalitpur in Bundelkhand, originating from the Arabian Sea branch.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the northern limit of the monsoon was observed passing through various states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar. Currently touching Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh, the monsoon conditions are conducive for further advancement across the state, including Lucknow, expected within the next 2-3 days.
Meteorological conditions facilitated by an elongated low-pressure area over UP have accelerated the monsoon’s progress. Light to moderate rain and thundershowers were reported in isolated areas of eastern UP, with heavier rainfall recorded in parts of western UP. Aligarh recorded the highest rainfall at 100 mm, followed by Gorakhpur and Farrukhabad at 70 mm each. Mohammad Danish, senior scientist at the state meteorological department, commented, “The monsoon front reached Lalitpur by Tuesday evening, and with favourable atmospheric currents, we anticipate rapid movement covering both western and eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh over the next two days.”
Looking ahead, the IMD forecasts continued light to moderate rainfall across many parts of the state through Wednesday and Thursday. This timely arrival of the monsoon is crucial for agricultural activities and water management, following a period of anticipation due to the delayed onset. The late onset of the monsoon in Uttar Pradesh underscores the variability of weather patterns and the importance of timely updates for planning agricultural activities and mitigating weather-related risks. As the monsoon progresses, meteorological agencies and local authorities will closely monitor rainfall patterns to assist communities and farmers in managing water resources effectively.
