What impact does cyclone 'Biparjoy' have on the monsoon season in India as per IMD
Explain the effect of Cyclone Biparjoy on the monsoon season in India and examine whether it would have any further effects, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
- It resulted in an overall increase in rainfall over the west coast and northeast India, which helped to lessen the rainfall deficiency in these regions.
- The cyclone also helped to activate the monsoon over the Bay of Bengal, resulting in an increase in rainfall over central and east India.
- The increased rainfall reduced the rainfall deficiency over northwestern India as well.
- However, the heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in some areas, resulting in loss of life and property.
- IMD predicts that the rains from the cyclone may further amplify over some parts of the country, leading to an improvement in the water level in reservoirs and waterbodies.
- Despite the positive impact, IMD cautioned that one cyclone cannot end a rainfall deficiency and more rainfall would be required over the next few weeks for a complete recovery.
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