India’s total rainfall is less than usual from June 1 to June 8, the latest period for which IMD has published gridded rainfall data.

The south-west monsoon has reached Kerala as of June 4, delivering widespread rains across southern and coastal regions, despite the typically rain-suppressing El Nino conditions.

Kerala monsoon update: The southwest monsoon is advancing across India, bringing much-needed rain to many regions. Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra will see…