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IMD Reports 85% Rainfall Deficit in Meghalaya for October
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:46 PM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recorded an 85 percent rainfall deficit in Meghalaya for the month of October, indicating significantly lower precipitation than the normal average.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released data indicating a significant drop in precipitation levels in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. According to the latest report, the state recorded an 85 percent rainfall deficit during the month of October.
This substantial deviation from the normal rainfall average highlights a severe dry spell experienced by the region during the specified period. The data serves as a critical indicator for local agricultural planning and water resource management in the state.
While the specific causes for such a high deficit are often complex, the IMD's monitoring provides essential factual data for understanding the current meteorological conditions in Northeast India. The report underscores the variability in weather patterns affecting the region this year.
This substantial deviation from the normal rainfall average highlights a severe dry spell experienced by the region during the specified period. The data serves as a critical indicator for local agricultural planning and water resource management in the state.
While the specific causes for such a high deficit are often complex, the IMD's monitoring provides essential factual data for understanding the current meteorological conditions in Northeast India. The report underscores the variability in weather patterns affecting the region this year.