NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has this year adopted a new forecasting strategy and more sophisticated comprehensive scientific model to come out with monthly forecasts during the monsoon season from May onwards, making it possible for farmers, government authorities, disaster managers and other users to plan their activities in much better ways.
The new dynamical model was also used to generate the first stage southwest monsoon forecast on Friday, predicting 'normal' rainfall in the country during June-September period.
It also for the first time released a map at this stage, showing state-wise probability rainfall forecast for the 2021 southwest monsoon season. This map gives a broad idea as to how the monsoon is likely to perform in states/UTs during the four-month rainy season.