Cyclone Biparjoy: How will Biparjoy, the increasing cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, affect the monsoon and the weather? Know

Posted on 7th Jun 2023 by rohit kumar

The cyclonic storm Biparjoy over the east-central and southeast Arabian Sea is moving northwards to intensify into a severe storm in a few hours. The Indian Meteorological Department says that another severe cyclonic storm is expected in the region in the next 24 hours. Biparjoy was about 900 km west-southwest of Goa, 1020 km southwest of Mumbai, about 1090 km south-southwest of Porbandar, and 1380 km south of Karachi at 2 am. The severe storm will remain over the Arabian Sea for about three hours. Let me tell you, the name of the storm coming into the Arabian Sea is Biparjoy. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Bangladesh has named the storm this time. The World Meteorological Organization accepted the name in 2020.

 

The storm will affect the onset of monsoon in Kerala

The onset of monsoon is already late in Kerala this year. The Meteorological Department said on Monday that the onset of monsoon in Kerala could be affected due to the storm. However, the private weather agency is likely to knock the monsoon over Kerala by June 8-9. Although the monsoon will be very light. Skymet had earlier predicted the onset of monsoon over Kerala on June 7 (three days back and forth). The Meteorological Department had told in the middle of May that by June 4, the monsoon could knock in Kerala. However, the monsoon usually entered Kerala on June 1 (seven days back and forth).

 

strong wind alert

Squally wind speed reaching 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph over east-central Arabian Sea from June 7 evening. Squally wind speed reaching 105-115 kmph gusting to 125 kmph over west-central and southeast Arabian Sea. Wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph very likely over Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra Coasts. The department says that the wind speed is expected to remain like this for four days.

 

Late monsoon will not affect even the average figure of rain

Due to Biparjoy, two consecutive days of rain are necessary in the coastal areas of Lakshadweep, Kerala, and Karnataka. However, the Meteorological Department says that the delayed arrival of monsoon in Kerala does not mean that it will reach other parts of the country late. It will also not affect the average rainfall figure in the country.

 

Know when did the south-east monsoon enter last year

 

2022 - May 29

2021- June 3

2020- June 1

2019- June 8

2018- May 29

Rain more important for India's agriculture sector

A few days back, the IMD had said that the southwest monsoon is expected to bring normal rains over India due to El Nino. There are chances of less than normal rainfall during the North-West Monsoon. Whereas, the East, Northeast, Central, and South Peninsula are likely to see normal rains. Normal rainfall is more important in the agriculture sector of India. 52 percent of the cultivated area depends on the general area. This is important for power generation as well as for drinking water.

 

It was estimated to be hotter than normal

The Meteorological Department has predicted higher temperatures from April to June in most areas of the country, except in the northwest and peninsular regions. During this period, above-normal heat is expected over most parts of central, east, and northwest India.

 

Now, know what happens in El Nino and La Nina

Let us tell you, the warming of the water in the Pacific Ocean near South America, the weakening of the monsoon winds, and less rainfall in India is called El Nino. The cooling of the waters in the Pacific Ocean near South America that favors the Indian monsoon is called La Nina.

 

Also Read: IMD Alert: Cyclonic storm forming in the Arabian Sea, there is a possibility of serious impact on the entry of monsoon in India