According to IMD’s monthly weather report, Punjab received 119.3 mm rainfall in July against the normal 161.4 mm — a deficit of 26%. Consequently, it was insufficient to offset the shortfall accumulated since the beginning of June — 50.9 mm rainfall against the normal of 62.1 mm between June 1 and July 2

India's monsoon shows improvement with a 1% July surplus, but August forecasts suggest below-normal rainfall, risking agricultural impacts.

East Uttar Pradesh is currently facing a 34% deficit, having received 254.2 mm of rain against the normal 385.2 mm.