India's southwest monsoon recorded a 42% rainfall deficit in June, potentially making it the third driest June in a century amid emerging El Niño conditions.
Currently, there is a nationwide rainfall deficit of 42%
Jun 30, 2026
11:28 am
What's the storyIndia is on track to witness its third-driest June in a century, with the southwest monsoon being unusually weak across most regions of the country.
As of now, there is a nationwide rainfall deficit of 42%.
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