The southwest monsoon has now covered all of India, arriving a day late. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in India during the first nine days of July. However, July is predicted to be drier than normal, with a 94 percent rainfall expectation. June experienced a significant rainfall deficit, particularly affecting Central India. The overall monsoon rainfall forecast for the year is 90 percent of the long-period average.

IMD weather tomorrow July 9: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of the country on July 9.…

The southwest monsoon covers India a day late, with July rainfall forecasted below normal despite recent heavy rains.