Meet Our Team
Dr. Veronika Stolbova
Prof. Dr. Elena Surovyatkina
Ms. Neha Singh Kashyap
Company Overview
At MonsElena (MONSELENA ELENA MONSOON FORECAST (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED), we are a team of passionate scientists and innovators driven by a single mission: to empower people, businesses, and governments with accurate, early, and actionable monsoon forecasts.
We combine deep scientific expertise with strategic thinking and tailored solutions to help India grow smarter in the face of climate uncertainty. From the smallest farm to the largest infrastructure project, our work supports decisions that protect livelihoods, optimize operations, and build long-term resilience.
We’re not just forecasting the monsoon —
we’re forecasting the future.
Revolutionizing Monsoon Forecasting for a Resilient India
MonsElena is transforming how India anticipates and prepares for the monsoon. At the heart of our work is a pioneering scientific breakthrough: developing forecasting for monsoon onset and withdrawal over India and tested by Prof. Dr. Elena Surovyatkina over a decade, based on theoretical physics and nonlinear dynamics—a radical departure from conventional weather models.
No other agency in the world matches this capability.
Founded in 2016 on the groundbreaking research by Dr. Veronika Stolbova and Prof. Dr. Elena Surovyatkina, MonsElena offers accurate monsoon onset and withdrawal forecasts up to 40 days in advance, with unparalleled accuracy of ±4 days for onset and ±5 days for withdrawal.
In 2024, for the first time in 200 years of monsoon research, Prof. Surovyatkina successfully forecasted the monsoon onset across half of the Indian subcontinent, covering 12 states—a historic achievement. In an era of rising extreme weather events, long-range, region-specific forecasts are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity.
Empowering Farmers, Businesses & Communities
India’s agricultural calendar—and the livelihoods of nearly 70% of its workforce—depend on the timing of the monsoon. MonsElena provides farmers with actionable, science-backed forecasts that reduce uncertainty, minimize crop loss, and improve food security.
But our impact extends far beyond the farm.
From agribusiness and infrastructure to insurance, irrigation, and renewable energy, MonsElena supports climate-resilient decision-making across sectors.
Our state-level forecasts help businesses optimize operations, governments plan more effectively, and communities prepare proactively.
73% onset accuracy and 84% withdrawal accuracy (1951–2015 retrospective validation)
Proven success in real-time forecasting since 2016
MonsElena represents a game-changing advancement in India’s climate preparedness.
Join us in building a climate-resilient India.
Performance of prediction scheme
Knowledge Sharing and Climate Education
Since 2016, Prof. Surovyatkina has delivered over 50 lectures at the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, and prestigious Universities, institutions like IITs and major Research Centres across India
Through these efforts, she has shared insights on:
✅ Forecasting monsoon onset and withdrawal dates
✅ Predicting unexpected droughts after first rainfall
✅ Understanding local climate transitions
✅ Developing climate adaptation strategies for India’s future
If you want to know when the monsoon onset will occur, whether a dry spell may appear after the first rainfall, and when the monsoon withdrawal will happen, subscribe to our updates.
Understanding Monsoon Variability: A Key to Climate Awareness
Today’s younger generations will face the profound impacts of climate change—more than any before them. With rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather, climate literacy is no longer optional; it is essential.
Since 2016, Prof. Surovyatkina has been actively educating students and teachers in India about monsoon variability and climate change, using an accessible and relatable approach. Her mission: empower the next generation to understand, navigate, and address the evolving challenges of a changing climate.
Stay informed with our latest forecasts and insights.
Join us in raising climate awareness for a sustainable future.
Pune Municipal Corporation School No.71 B, Sutarwadi, Pune, India, March 2025
The Film: The Farmer’s Dilemma – When Will the Monsoon Come?
“The Farmer’s Dilemma: When Will the Monsoon Come?” is a must-watch for every farmer in India.
This film brings vital knowledge directly to farmers, presenting forecasts of monsoon onset and withdrawal 40 days in advance, provided by Prof. Elena Surovyatkina.
By using this information, farmers can:
✅ Plan planting and harvesting schedules more effectively
✅ Minimize weather-related losses
✅ Maximize profits under favorable conditions
Watch the film and take a decisive step toward prosperous farming.
📢 Subscribe to MonsElena today. Plan ahead. Thrive.
Who We Are
MonsElena is India’s first private monsoon forecasting company, empowering farmers, businesses, and governments with accurate, early, and actionable insights.
Founded by Prof. Dr. Elena Surovyatkina and built on groundbreaking scientific research, MonsElena delivers regional-level forecasts up to 40 days in advance—helping India grow smarter, safer, and more resilient in a changing climate.