June rains account, on average, for only around 19 to 20% of the rain India receives between June 1 and September 30. | India News

India faces a 28% rainfall deficit this monsoon season, with unusual atmospheric patterns hindering cloud movement and widespread rain, according to IMD data from June 4-14.

India faces a 35% monsoon deficit, with severe shortfalls impacting central and eastern regions amid El Niño concerns.

India has received 50.3 mm rain from June 1 to June 16, the 34th lowest rainfall for this period since 1901.

Forecasts suggest expected revival of rains next week could remain uneven and intermittent initially, offering only limited respite from prevailing conditions