India's monsoon is set to intensify in August, narrowing the rainfall deficit to 14%, driven by a deep depression, active monsoon trough, and strengthened Somali Jet.
Monsoon rainfall deficit has narrowed down to 14%
Jul 31, 2026
04:23 pm
What's the storyIndia's southwest monsoon is likely to gain strength in early August, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The all-India monsoon rainfall deficit has narrowed down to 14%, a major improvement from earlier this season.
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