India Facing 41% Rainfall Deficit as Southwest Monsoon Stalls over Maharashtra

India facing 41% rainfall deficit as southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra

India is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit. The southwest monsoon has stalled, impacting large parts of the country. Several meteorological factors are contributing to this slowdown. This situation poses challenges for kharif crops. Authorities are preparing contingency plans for farmers. Water conservation and alternative crop strategies are being emphasized.

Despite 42% rainfall deficit, climate history shows Indian monsoon's remarkable resilience over 13 million years

The sluggish progress of the Southwest Monsoon has emerged as a major concern across the country, with India recording a significant rainfall deficit during the crucial early phase of the rainy season. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the country received 42.1 mm of rainfall between June 4 and June 18 against the normal average of 72.2 mm, resulting in a rainfall deficit of nearly 42 per cent. The shortfall has r…

India facing 41% rainfall deficit from June 4 to 18

With the southwest monsoon stalled over southern Maharashtra, India is facing a nationwide rainfall deficit of 41 percent between June 4 and June 18, according to the latest India

India's Next Economic Challenge May Not Be Global, It May Be The Monsoon As Super El Niño Threatens Crops, Inflation And Growth

India’s southwest monsoon, the lifeline of the country’s agricultural economy, has begun the season on an unsettling note. Rainfall across the country is running significantly below normal, raising fresh concerns about crop production, water availability and inflationary pressures in the months ahead. According to the latest meteorological data, nationwide monsoon rainfall was nearly 40% below …

India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weather

India's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to prolong this dry spell through July and August, impacting agriculture and industrial activities. Authorities have already implemented water restrictions for construction, highlighting the severity of the situation.

Pune Records 83% Rainfall Deficit as Monsoon Delay Continues - PUNE PULSE

District receives just 13.9 mm rain in June so far; experts say monsoon revival may take another few days. Pune district is facing a severe rainfall shortage as the southwest monsoon remains delayed. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the district has received only 13.9 mm of rainfall so far in June, leaving it