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India Suffers 12% Monsoon Rainfall Deficit, IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall Ahead
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 09:39 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the country has experienced a 12% deficit in monsoon rainfall, prompting forecasts of heavy rains in several states.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest monsoon report, indicating that nationwide rainfall has fallen 12% below the average for the season.
The deficit, measured against the 1981‑2010 normal, shows that many regions have received significantly less precipitation than expected, raising concerns about water availability for agriculture and drinking.
In response, the IMD has issued a forecast of heavy rainfall for several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and parts of the Northeast, as the monsoon system is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.
Officials warn that the combination of a dry start and a sudden surge in rainfall could lead to flooding in low‑lying areas, while farmers face uncertainty over crop yields and irrigation schedules.
The deficit, measured against the 1981‑2010 normal, shows that many regions have received significantly less precipitation than expected, raising concerns about water availability for agriculture and drinking.
In response, the IMD has issued a forecast of heavy rainfall for several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and parts of the Northeast, as the monsoon system is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.
Officials warn that the combination of a dry start and a sudden surge in rainfall could lead to flooding in low‑lying areas, while farmers face uncertainty over crop yields and irrigation schedules.