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 are cited as reasons. This dry spell, coupled with a forecast for below-normal July rainfall, poses a challenge for the crucial Kharif cropping season and water security in the region, even as some areas grapple with floods.

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 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…