India’s southwest monsoon has weakened significantly, with the country’s rainfall deficit widening to 24% between June 1 and July 16, 2026. The shortfall has already exceeded the overall seasonal deficit recorded during the severe 2002 drought year, raising fresh concerns for agriculture, water resources, and the months ahead. Although the monsoon covered the entire country...
India’s southwest monsoon has entered a temporary “break phase”, leaving large parts of the country with below-normal rainfall despite covering the entire nation just days ago. While northeastern and Himalayan states continue to receive heavy showers, much of northwest, central and southern India is witnessing dry weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says rainfall is...