<p>Mumbai: Amid the arrival of south-west monsoon, the Maharashtra government on Sunday asked the farmers not to rush to begin sowing as the rains are going to slow down in a couple of days. </p><p>“This year, the monsoon has begun advancing rapidly and reached South Konkan by May 25 — which is 10 days earlier than the usual date. However, from May 27 onwards, the monsoon's progress is expected to slow down, leading to significant changes in the state's weather. According to current forecasts, starting May 27, the weather across the state will gradually become dry, with a slight increase in temperatures,” the state government said in an advisory.</p>.Karnataka braces for widespread showers till rest of May as monsoon advances.<p>“By the end of May, most parts of the state, except Konkan, are likely to experience predominantly dry weather, and this condition is expected to persist until at least June 5. As a result, there is little likelihood of the monsoon setting in or bringing rainfall to most parts of the state before June 5. During this period, the monsoon's advancement may also temporarily halt in other parts of the country,” it said. </p><p>This year, many parts of the state have already received intense pre-monsoon thunderstorms. </p><p>"However, anticipating an early arrival of the monsoon or acting on false news, farmers (especially those relying on rain-fed agriculture) are urged by the Agriculture Department not to rush into sowing and planting. Since the weather is expected to turn dry, premature sowing could lead to potential losses for the farmers,” the advisory said. </p>
<p>Mumbai: Amid the arrival of south-west monsoon, the Maharashtra government on Sunday asked the farmers not to rush to begin sowing as the rains are going to slow down in a couple of days. </p><p>“This year, the monsoon has begun advancing rapidly and reached South Konkan by May 25 — which is 10 days earlier than the usual date. However, from May 27 onwards, the monsoon's progress is expected to slow down, leading to significant changes in the state's weather. According to current forecasts, starting May 27, the weather across the state will gradually become dry, with a slight increase in temperatures,” the state government said in an advisory.</p>.Karnataka braces for widespread showers till rest of May as monsoon advances.<p>“By the end of May, most parts of the state, except Konkan, are likely to experience predominantly dry weather, and this condition is expected to persist until at least June 5. As a result, there is little likelihood of the monsoon setting in or bringing rainfall to most parts of the state before June 5. During this period, the monsoon's advancement may also temporarily halt in other parts of the country,” it said. </p><p>This year, many parts of the state have already received intense pre-monsoon thunderstorms. </p><p>"However, anticipating an early arrival of the monsoon or acting on false news, farmers (especially those relying on rain-fed agriculture) are urged by the Agriculture Department not to rush into sowing and planting. Since the weather is expected to turn dry, premature sowing could lead to potential losses for the farmers,” the advisory said. </p>