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Meghalaya records India's steepest monsoon rainfall deficit at 59%, IMD data shows
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🗓 18 Sep 2026, 04:15 AM
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The India Meteorological Department reports that Meghalaya has the country's largest monsoon rainfall shortfall, with precipitation 59% below normal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its latest monsoon assessment, indicating that Meghalaya experienced a 59% deficit in rainfall compared with long‑term averages. This shortfall is the highest recorded among all Indian states for the current monsoon season.
A rainfall deficit of this magnitude means that the state received just over two‑fifths of the precipitation expected based on historical data. IMD’s calculations are derived from a network of ground stations and satellite observations that track daily rainfall across the region.
Experts warn that such a pronounced deficit could affect agricultural sowing cycles, water reservoirs, and local ecosystems, especially in a state where hill agriculture depends heavily on monsoon rains. Authorities are likely to monitor water levels closely and may consider relief measures for farmers if the trend persists.
The IMD will continue to update its monsoon outlook as the season progresses, providing states with critical information to plan mitigation strategies.
A rainfall deficit of this magnitude means that the state received just over two‑fifths of the precipitation expected based on historical data. IMD’s calculations are derived from a network of ground stations and satellite observations that track daily rainfall across the region.
Experts warn that such a pronounced deficit could affect agricultural sowing cycles, water reservoirs, and local ecosystems, especially in a state where hill agriculture depends heavily on monsoon rains. Authorities are likely to monitor water levels closely and may consider relief measures for farmers if the trend persists.
The IMD will continue to update its monsoon outlook as the season progresses, providing states with critical information to plan mitigation strategies.