Bad news: Monsoon to remain week till July 5, expect more rains thereafter

A combination of several seasonal factors have weakened the monsoon and slowed its northward journey. Experts say this is likely to continue till July 5.

The years when India records a good monsoon are generally marked with numerous rainy spells in different parts of the country at this time of year. But this time, the situation is different as the monsoon has weakened due to several local conditions that are halting its northward journey. Experts say the weakening of monsoon started from June 21 and it is likely to weaken further from June 29 until July 5 when it is expected to strengthen again.