Have you heard the belief that if it rains during 'Nautapa,' the upcoming monsoon will be weak?

In Khargone and throughout the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh, there is a generations-old tradition surrounding these nine days of intense heat.

Locals believe that the hotter the earth becomes during Nautapa, the better the rainfall will be throughout the year, as the sun's extreme heat is thought to play a vital role in the monsoon cycle.

But now, the question arises: what does the rain during this year's Nautapa signify?

Is this tradition shifting, or is it a sign of changing weather patterns?

What do you think about this ancient belief? Does rain during Nautapa really affect the monsoon?