Onset of Monsoon in Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone of Madhya Pradesh during 2022

 This year onset of monsoon at Kerala cost is 2-3 days before the normal onset of monsoon date in India. The IMD has predicted monsoon rainfall is above normal in central parts of India. The met center of Bhopal during a recent meeting announce that the onset of monsoon in Madhya Pradesh is around 12 June 2022.

There is possibility of onset of monsoon in Bundelkhand Agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh around 22 June and this is a normal onset date of monsoon. The onset of monsoon in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh is around 23-25 June 2022. The onset of monsoon date may be normal but the total rainfall during the monsoon period (June-September)  would be near normal but their distribution may be affected by few breaks .

Hence, farmers are advised that before sowing of any kharif crops, keep vigilant on the progress of monsoon and agro-met advisory bulletins. Before sowing check the soil moisture conditions, soil temperature and monsoon forecast.