Stalled by cyclone Vayu after a much-delayed onset, this year’s monsoon has been the slowest progressing monsoon in at least 12 years, show Met department records. It has reached 10-15% of the country, whereas twothirds of India is normally under the spell of monsoon by this time. The slow progress has resulted in a countrywide rainfall deficit of 44% for the season (from June 1). Monsoon now covers Kerala, parts of south Karnataka, two-thirds of Tamil Nadu and most northeast India. It is now set to advance, but IMD said the system might take up to week to gain strength.
 

Stalled by cyclone Vayu after a much-delayed onset, this year’s monsoon has been the slowest progressing monsoon in at least 12 years, show Met department records. It has reached 10-15% of the country, whereas twothirds of India is normally under the spell of monsoon by this time. The slow progress has resulted in a countrywide rainfall deficit of 44% for the season (from June 1). Monsoon now covers Kerala, parts of south Karnataka, two-thirds of Tamil Nadu and most northeast India. It is now set to advance, but IMD said the system might take up to week to gain strength.