Archive · 26 May 2025
Early Monsoon Arrival in Maharashtra Raises Concerns for Agriculture
The rainy season, or monsoon, has come to Maharashtra much earlier than expected this year.
This early arrival could be bad news for farmers, potentially disrupting when they plant their crops and possibly damaging crops that are currently growing.
The weather service says there will be more rain soon.
This situation has officials and farmers worried about the potential damage to crops and harvest losses.
Monsoon arrived in parts of Maharashtra 10 days early, on May 26.
The early arrival could disrupt the Kharif sowing cycle, according to experts.
Several districts have received heavy pre-monsoon rainfall, leading to increased river levels.
Farmers with summer crops face potential damage and harvest losses due to continuous rainfall.
IMD predicts the monsoon will continue with potential for further development in the coming days.
- Who
- IMD, farmers, and agriculture officials.
- What
- The early arrival of the monsoon.
- When
- Arrived on May 26, earlier than usual.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea.
Farmers & Agriculture Experts
IMD & Government
Impact on Crops
Farmers & Agriculture Experts
The early monsoon has the potential to damage summer crops, leading to harvest losses.
IMD & Government
IMD monitoring the weather conditions and predicting continued rainfall. The government hasn't released any statements.
- Early Arrival Date
- May 26
- Normal Arrival Date
- After June 5
- Earliest in 65 Years
- Monsoon arrived on May 20, 1990
- Pre-monsoon Rainfall (Marathwada)
- 132mm since May 1
- Marathwada Rainfall vs. Average
- 1,030% more
