India Rain Deficit Narrows To 28%
India’s southwest monsoon has revived sharply after a weak start, with widespread rainfall across several regions reducing the country’s cumulative rainfall deficit from nearly 45% last week to 28% by July 5.
India Rainfall Deficit Narrows To 28%
According to the latest IMD data, India received 140.9 mm of rainfall against the normal 196.5 mm between June 4 and July 5. The improvement marks a significant turnaround after one of the driest starts to June in more than a century.
The revival has been driven by active monsoon conditions over western, central and eastern India. Dense cloud bands over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal have helped strengthen rainfall activity across multiple states.
Heavy Rain Boosts Southwest Monsoon
The monsoon revival has brought heavy rain to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana and parts of Karnataka. Weather systems, including an offshore trough along the west coast and active circulation over central India, have supported widespread showers.
Meteorologists expect active monsoon conditions to continue in the coming days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of western India, the Konkan coast, central India and Himalayan foothill regions.
Uneven Rainfall Across Indian States
Despite the improvement, rainfall distribution remains uneven. Maharashtra remains 25% below normal, Gujarat is down 45%, Uttar Pradesh 48%, Bihar 55%, Delhi 50% and Punjab 27%.
The Northeast continues to face serious rainfall stress, with Meghalaya nearly 66% below normal. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh also remain deficient despite recent showers.
However, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal have shown improvement. Consistent rainfall over the coming weeks will be crucial for agriculture and the ongoing sowing season.
