Southwest Monsoon 2026: Full Coverage of Central India and Advancement into the East
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the Southwest Monsoon has successfully covered Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha, ending a brief period of stagnation. The progress into Bihar and Jharkhand is expected to bolster Kharif sowing and alleviate water scarcity concerns across central and eastern India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed on June 24, 2026, that the Southwest Monsoon has successfully covered the remaining parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, as well as the states of Telangana and Odisha. After a brief period of stagnation in mid-June, the monsoon has also progressed into parts of Jharkhand and Bihar, signaling a robust revival of the seasonal winds across central and eastern India.
The advancement of the monsoon is a pivotal event for the Indian subcontinent, where nearly 50% of the net cultivated area remains rain-fed. The coverage of Maharashtra and Telangana is particularly significant for the cultivation of cotton, pulses, and oilseeds. In Odisha and Bihar, the timely arrival of rains is crucial for paddy transplantation, which forms the backbone of the regional agrarian economy and national food security.
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