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Infrastructure Takes Battering Across India in Wake of Widespread Rains
The IMD said nationwide coverage came a day late as heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
- The India Meteorological Department announced the monsoon covered India on Thursday, advancing into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and the Arabian Sea.
- Nationwide coverage came 35 days after the monsoon reached Kerala on June 5, an advance slower than in recent years but consistent with Historical patterns.
- India's monsoon rainfall deficit stands at 15%, a sharp improvement from 38% on June 30. Historical data show no simple relationship between coverage dates and eventual seasonal rainfall.
- Delhi and the National Capital Region received significant rainfall overnight, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions for Commuters in areas including Jangpura, New Delhi.
- The IMD forecast below-normal rainfall for the June-September period, defined as less than 94% of the long-period average, critical for agriculture across India.
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Monsoon covers India a day late; July rains revive kharif sowing hopes
The southwest monsoon had covered the entire country as on 9 July after a delayed onset and weak June rainfall. The IMD has warned of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides in parts of northern India.
·New Delhi, India
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56% Right
L 22%
C 22%
R 56%
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