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IMD has released satellite images of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea. At present, the storm is 930 km to the south-west of Mumbai.
Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ rising from the Arabian Sea is moving towards Pakistan. Just south of the place where this storm developed in the sea, the monsoon was stuck. That’s why now the way has been opened for monsoon. The Meteorological Department said that the monsoon can reach Kerala tomorrow i.e. on June 9. Although, it is late by full 8 days, but now its speed may increase.
The places where the storm passed parallel to Kerala are cloudy. Hence heavy rains occurred over Kerala and Lakshadweep on Wednesday. The rain may continue on Thursday as well. On the other hand, a thick layer of monsoon clouds has accumulated over the Bay of Bengal. Due to this, the eastern line of monsoon can reach the northeastern states in the next 24 hours.
Due to Biparjoy storm, the Meteorological Department has advised fishermen in Mumbai not to venture into the sea. After which the fishermen took their boats to safe places.
Monsoon covers 8 states till 8th June
Monsoon usually covers 8 states, ie 35% of the land area of the country by 8th June. In fact, out of the 14 centers at which the Indian Meteorological Department declares monsoon on the basis of rainfall, 60% of the centers need to receive 2.5 mm of continuous rain in two days, which has not happened so far.
Monsoon will be declared as soon as the rainfall criteria are met in Thrissur, Thalassery, Kudulu, Mangalore etc. The Meteorological Department can make a formal announcement of monsoon by Friday morning.
Delhi: No possibility of heatwave, but mercury will rise
There is no possibility of heatwave in the capital Delhi for the next four to five days. However, the maximum temperature will continue to rise gradually. The weather station Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal, and a maximum of 38.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, two notches below normal.
Kashmir: Apple orchards destroyed by hailstorm, 70% loss of fruits and vegetables
In Jammu and Kashmir this year, rain and hailstorm have caused huge damage to apple orchards and other seasonal fruits and vegetables. According to government data, 70-80% damage is estimated to apples and other crops. Due to this, apples will be more expensive in the coming time, because 70% of the supply of apples in the country comes from Kashmir.
The report released on May 25 by the Department of Horticulture and Agriculture showed that Baramulla and Kupwara districts of North Kashmir were worst hit by snowfall. Baramulla and Kupwara are the major apple producing districts in Kashmir. Hail has damaged the leaves and flowers of apple, walnut, cherry, plum and pear as well as twigs.
Jammu and Kashmir is known for the production of fruit crops like apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, almond, mango, litchi, walnut, olive, citrus, jamun, kiwi. The horticulture sector contributes 8% to 10% to the GDP of Jammu and Kashmir.
There was also a decline in the production of strawberries and cherries.
Strawberries and cherry fruits have been heavily damaged in Gasu and Harwan areas of Srinagar. Farmer Manzoor Ahmad said, “We used to harvest strawberries during April 20-25, but this year when the crop was ready, the rains played havoc. Could harvest 16-17 hundred kg this year, whereas last year 24 hundred kg was produced. We have lost 30% due to the weather. The Meteorological Department has declared May 2023 as the rainiest month in the last 10 years.