India's monsoon faces a slowdown due to weak Arabian Sea surges and absent weather systems, leading to rainfall deficits and challenges for the crucial kharif sowing season.
Central India is worst affected
Jun 19, 2026
10:45 am
What's the storyIndia's southwest monsoon has hit a major roadblock, especially over southern Maharashtra.
The delay in the rains has resulted in a nationwide rainfall deficit of 41% between June 4 and June 18, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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