Archive · 26 May 2025
Monsoon Arrives Early in Maharashtra, Disrupting Sowing
The rainy season, called the monsoon, has come to parts of Maharashtra much earlier than usual.
This early arrival, about 10 days ahead of schedule, is causing some worry.
Farmers are concerned that the early rain may cause problems for their crops.
The weather team predicts the rain will continue for a while.
Some areas have already received a lot of rain.
Experts are worried about damage to crops, which might result in reduced harvests.
The southwest monsoon reached parts of Maharashtra on Sunday, 10 days early.
The last time the monsoon arrived early in May over Maharashtra was on May 28, 2006.
Agriculture experts are concerned about the impact on Kharif crop sowing.
Heavy pre-monsoon rainfall has occurred, with Marathwada region receiving significantly more rain than average.
Experts predict rainfall to continue for several days due to weather systems.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) and agriculture experts.
- What
- The southwest monsoon arrived in parts of Maharashtra.
- When
- Sunday, at least 10 days ahead of schedule, with further advancement expected in the next three days.
- Where
- Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Konkan area.
- Why
- Favorable weather conditions and low-pressure systems.
Agricultural Challenges
Crop Damage Concerns
Impact on Agriculture
Agricultural Challenges
Early monsoon arrival will disturb the sowing cycle.
Crop Damage Concerns
Kharif crops are at risk of 60-70% harvest loss if rainfall continues.
- Early Arrival Date
- Sunday
- Previous Early Arrival
- May 28, 2006
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Affected Areas
- Mumbai, Konkan area, and others
- Marathwada Rainfall
- 132mm since May 1
- Kharif Crop Concerns
- Possible harvest loss
Sources
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