Science
In this special episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, returns to discuss the unique characteristics of the 2025 Southwest Monsoon. June and July have both performed better than average, a first since 2013. AVM Sharma explains the phenomenon known as the “Break in Monsoon” – a period when the monsoon weakens temporarily and rainfall shifts closer to the Himalayan foothills. He dives into why this break occurs, when it typically happens, and its impacts. The episode also explores the influence of powerful Typhoon 'Wipha' over the Pacific Ocean and its potential downstream effect on the Indian monsoon, possibly triggering a fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and reviving rains.