India is set for a below-normal monsoon in July after a 40% rainfall deficiency in June, raising water stress concerns.

If the June rainfall ends up with 10 cm, the precipitation during July-September period needs to be 68.17 cm, which is still short of 3% of normal for the period

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.

India experienced its driest June in over a decade, with monsoon rainfall falling nearly 40% below average. This deficit has delayed crucial crop sowing and prolonged heatwaves in…

Only 9 out of 36 meteorological subdivisions, having one-fourth share in India’s geographical area, have reported “normal or higher” rainfall

India's July rainfall forecast predicts below-normal levels at 94% of the long-period average, with some regions expecting above-normal precipitation.

India is set for a below-normal monsoon in July after a 40% rainfall deficiency in June, raising water stress concerns.

July brings a worrying forecast for India as monsoon rains are predicted to be below normal, falling short of 94% of the long-term average. This situation could adversely affect…

Last month was the fifth driest June since 1901.

Northeastern India, excluding Sikkim, experienced a significant rainfall deficit in June, with seven states facing over 40% less rain. Weak monsoon systems and El Nino's influence…