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Monsoon Withdrawal Leaves 51% of India Dry, Records Lowest Rainfall in 17 Years
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:09 AM
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After the monsoon withdrew, 51% of India faced dry conditions, with some regions recording the lowest rainfall in 17 years. Other areas experienced the highest rainfall in two decades.
The monsoon season has officially withdrawn from the country, leaving a large portion of the land under dry conditions. According to the latest observations, 51% of India’s area is experiencing deficient rainfall.
In several pockets, the rainfall recorded this season is the lowest seen in the past 17 years, indicating a significant shortfall compared to normal patterns. Conversely, certain other regions have witnessed the highest rainfall amounts in the last 20 years.
This stark contrast in precipitation levels highlights the uneven distribution of the monsoon retreat, raising concerns about water availability and agricultural prospects in the affected zones.
In several pockets, the rainfall recorded this season is the lowest seen in the past 17 years, indicating a significant shortfall compared to normal patterns. Conversely, certain other regions have witnessed the highest rainfall amounts in the last 20 years.
This stark contrast in precipitation levels highlights the uneven distribution of the monsoon retreat, raising concerns about water availability and agricultural prospects in the affected zones.