Skymet presents a series of insightful podcasts where our expert meteorologists provide in-depth weather analysis and updates on climate change and its radical effects. Our series features India’s most trusted weather professionals, offering detailed insights into how weather patterns impact various industries and livelihoods. Tune in for expert analysis of climate change, its consequences, and strategies for management, mitigation and adaptation. From forecasting storms to examining long-term climate trends, Skymet delivers precise and actionable insights to help you stay informed and prepared.
El Niño Impact: Can August-September Save the Monsoon Season? | Podcast EP-92
In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Skymet Meteorology & Climate Change, analyses the August–September monsoon outlook and what it means for the rest of the season.
After a weak start in June, the monsoon recovered well in July, but the season still carries a 12% rainfall deficit. Skymet forecasts 92% of normal rainfall for August and 89% for September, keeping both months close to normal.
However, the strengthening El Niño could put pressure on August rainfall. Can a Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) offset its impact? Why could rainfall activity shift towards East and Northeast India, and what could this mean for Western, Central and Southern India?
The episode also looks at Kharif sowing, rainfall deficits and the challenges ahead for rain-fed agriculture.
Listen to the full episode for an expert assessment of how the monsoon could shape up in the final two months of the season.
16 Jul 2026
Monsoon 2026: Why Is Rainfall Uneven Across India? | EP-89
this special episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change, Skymet Weather, analyses the current monsoon situation, the growing influence of El Niño, and the rainfall trends expected in the coming days.
India’s rainfall deficit reached 40% in June, improved to 14% in early July, and rose again to 21% by July 14. The monsoon is currently not in a conventional “break” phase, but experiencing uneven rainfall distribution—with East and Northeast India receiving more rain, while parts of Central, Western, Northern and Southern India continue to face deficits.
The episode also explores the new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, the regions likely to receive rainfall, and whether it could bring relief to rainfall-deficient areas.
Listen in for an expert assessment of the evolving monsoon pattern and what lies ahead.
29 Apr 2026
Monsoon 2026: Uneven Rainfall Across India -- Why Is the Monsoon More Active Over East & Northeast India? | EP-89
In this special podcast, AVM GP Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change, Skymet Weather, provides an in-depth analysis of the current monsoon scenario, the growing influence of El Niño, and the weather trends expected in the coming days.
Find out why India’s rainfall deficit reached nearly 40% in June, how it improved to 14% at the beginning of July, and then increased again to 21% by July 14.
The monsoon is currently not in a conventional “break” phase, but rather going through a period of uneven rainfall distribution. While East and Northeast India are receiving more rainfall, several parts of Central, Western, Northern and Southern India continue to face rainfall deficiencies.
In this episode, we also discuss the new low-pressure area developing over the Bay of Bengal, the states likely to be affected, whether this system could bring relief to rainfall-deficient regions, and how the monsoon may behave over the coming days.
Listen to the full episode to understand the evolving monsoon pattern across India and what lies ahead.
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