Monsoon likely to hit state on June 25

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, June 22

While the pre-monsoon showers have managed to give respite from searing heat to the residents of Uttarakhand, but it will take at least four to five days more for the monsoon to finally make its appearance.

After the pre-monsoon showers on Monday, Tuesday and today, there is a general anticipation among the people for its arrival anytime.

“The monsoon is most likely to strike the state by June 25. It has reached Bihar and should arrive here by June 25,” said Vikram Singh, Director, Meterological Centre.  

Earlier, it had forecast June 21, as the onset of monsoon in the state but now the forecast has been advanced to four days.  He said the spell of rainfall from June 25 to 28 is expected to be declared as the official arrival of monsoon here. “Rain, though slightly lesser in intensity will continue on June 29 and 30 as well,” added Singh.

Further, the pre-monsoon showers that have taken place so far could be termed a normal and following predictable pattern. These benefit the seasonal fruits, ready to be plucked, providing them with extra juice and sweetness.

The pre-monsoon showers also benefit the farmers preparing for kharif sowing, with adequate water for paddy sowing, they have to depend less on making other arrangements for irrigation.