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Monsoon update: Intense spells of rain pummeled Bhubaneswar, Puri and several other parts of Odisha, leading to waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic congestion.
Last 10 years of southwest monsoon for the Indian sub-continent remained an intriguing story. Between 2012 – 2021, the continent experienced nearly all shades of monsoon. There were 2 droughts (2014 & 2015 ), 3 below normal ( 2012, 2017, 2018 ), 2 normal (2016 &2021) and 3 above normal (2013, 2019, 2020) seasons.
Southwest Monsoon arrived with a bang over the Andaman Sea on 16thMay, nearly a week prior to its scheduled time. Car Nicobar received a downpour of over 100mm in 2 days. Conditions are favorable for further advancement over entire Andaman Sea and more parts of South and Central Bay of Bengal.