India's Monsoon Shows Mixed Rainfall with Deficits Persisting; Below-Normal Rainfall Forecast for August-September
India's southwest monsoon showed a mixed pattern in July, with a strong revival reducing the seasonal rainfall deficit to around 14%, driven by active weather systems including a deep depression and the Somali Jet. Central and western India received near-normal to excess rainfall, while northern and southern regions, especially the Hindi belt and Kerala, continued to face deficits. The India Meteorological Department forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and September, raising concerns for the kharif cropping season and drought risks in some states like Kerala.
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swarajyamag broke this story on 31 Jul, 06:16 am. Other outlets followed.