More rain coming: Satellite captures massive cloud buildup reviving monsoon

Satellite imagery shows a significant buildup of monsoon clouds over India, signaling a new phase of rainfall for central and eastern regions. While some areas expect heavy showers, other parts of the country are projected to remain relatively dry.
Why it matters
Accurate monsoon forecasting is critical for India's agricultural sector and water management planning.
A massive buildup of monsoon clouds over large parts of India has been captured from space, signalling another spell of rainfall activity, particularly across eastern and central parts of the country.The latest thermal infrared image from the INSAT-3DS satellite shows extensive cloud cover stretching across central India, the Indo-Gangetic plains and eastern states.Bright, dense cloud formations associated with deep convection are visible over several regions, indicating active weather systems capable of producing showers and thunderstorms.The monsoon, however, is not expected to remain equally active across the country.Weather projections indicate that East India is likely to continue receiving rainfall activity in the coming days, while Northwest India, western parts of the country and much of South India could remain relatively dry.The uneven distribution highlights the shifting nature of the monsoon, with rainfall becoming increasingly concentrated over specific regions.The satellite image shows a broad swathe of clouds extending from central India towards…
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