The weekly forecast brought out by Skymet last week, predicted that Central India would be the activity centre. By and large, the gone-by week panned out similar to as predicted. The country observed above normal rainfall in the first half but very less in last 3 days. Analysing the situation, last week experienced above normal rainfall.
Central India including Odisha witnessed heavy showers and got some breather after mid-week. Only Gujarat escaped showers from the system. This week commences with no well-marked system as such. However, a feeble cyclonic circulation can be seen over Bihar and adjoining Uttar Pradesh along with a trough running from Maharashtra to Kerala.
We’ll now take a look at the weather forecast for this week.
North India-
Entire northern plains will observe patchy light rain throughout the week. The hilly states will receive scattered rain from the 2nd half of the week with some rainfall activity picking up along the foothills also. Consequently temperatures will rise marginally in the region.
East & Northeast India-
This region will be the activity centre for this week, particularly during the 2nd half, wherein Isolated pockets of Sub Himalayan West Bengal could receive heavy showers. Extensive rain activity could be observed over Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh. This spell of rain will bring better prospects of reducing state-wise rain deficiencies.
Central India-
Southwest Monsoon will remain subdued over Central India this week, barring few parts of Odisha. The state will observe scattered rain showers during the second half of the week. Madhya Pradesh, which was the activity centre last week, will receive minimal or no rain at all.
South India-
Over the week, the west coast will continue to receive good showers and least activity is expected in rest of peninsular India.