Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Monsoon Pauses, Expected to Revive Over India by Mid-June
The monsoon rains, which started early this year, have paused.
Dry air from the west is blocking the rain's progress.
Weather experts predict the monsoon will resume, bringing rain to central and eastern India between June 12 and 18.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects heavy showers in the northeast and southern India soon.
Heatwave conditions are still expected in some areas.
The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall for the monsoon season, which is vital for water and farming.
The southwest monsoon's advance has been halted since May 29.
Dry air from the west is blocking the monsoon's progress.
The IMD expects the monsoon to resume between June 12 and 18.
Isolated heavy showers are predicted for the northeastern states from June 9.
The IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon rainfall for the June-September season.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- The southwest monsoon's progress has stalled but is expected to revive.
- When
- Between June 12 and 18, the monsoon is expected to advance.
- Where
- Across central and eastern India.
- Why
- Dry air from the west has stalled the monsoon.
- Monsoon Pause Start Date
- May 29
- Monsoon Revival Expected
- Between June 12 and 18
- Rainfall (June 1-6)
- 19 millimeters
- Monsoon Onset in Kerala
- May 24
- Heatwave Expected
- West Rajasthan (June 8-10), Punjab, Haryana, south Uttar Pradesh, and north Madhya Pradesh (June 9-10)
