North India's wait for monsoon continues as IMD predicts its slow progress. Here is why

The current phase and amplitude of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) are not favourable to bring rainfall in the coming week. We take a look at the reasons impacting the progress of monsoon in northern India.

Parts of North India have to wait for the monsoon, with the IMD saying that its further progress into Delhi and parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is "unlikely" this week. " The southwest monsoon has so far covered most parts of the country except parts of Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab," the IMD said in a statement on Tuesday. Here is what is causing the delay: