Massive 10,000-km Rain Cloud Stretches Across Asia, Raises Hopes Of Bumper Monsoon

New Delhi: An unprecedented and massive weather system has formed in the Asian atmosphere. Recent satellite images reveal a vast band of clouds stretching 7,000 to 10,000 kilometers across northern India, the Himalayan belt, and China to South Korea. Meteorologists have described it as the most intense and active phase of the current southwest monsoon season. Moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean combined with Central and East Asian weather systems, creating an unbroken corridor of rain over the continent.

Did it rain 180 per cent more than normal in two days?

In two days, there has been 180 per cent more rainfall than normal. The direct impact of this monsoon circle is visible in the form of widespread rain in the plains and mountainous regions of India. During the last 48 hours, the country has recorded 170 to 180 per cent of the average daily rainfall, which is the highest figure of this entire season.

Weather experts have termed this situation as the biggest massive monsoon day of this year. Satellite images show a thick layer of dense monsoon clouds covering the central, northern and eastern parts of the country. Due to the low pressure area remaining in one place for a long time, moisture-laden winds rose rapidly and transformed into dense clouds, raining across the entire region.

Is it a  lifeline for agriculture?

According to the Meteorological Department, this active phase will continue throughout this week. This will rapidly increase water levels in the country's major dams and reservoirs, greatly benefiting the sowing and growth of Kharif crops. This phenomenon proves that the Indian monsoon is not just a regional seasonal variation, but a larger cycle affecting the environment of the entire Asian continent.

What about landslide warning in the mountains?

Landslide warnings have been issued in the mountains. This weather has brought significant relief to states that suffered from a lack of rain in the initial weeks. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan are receiving continuous rainfall.

Meanwhile, a low-pressure area originating from the Bay of Bengal is also causing heavy downpours in eastern and northeastern states. This heavy rainfall has also raised concerns in hilly areas. Rivers in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are at increased risk of flooding and landslides. Alerts have been issued for waterlogging and flash floods in low-lying cities.