Meghalaya Records Warmest Year Since 1901 with Reduced Monsoon Rainfall in 2025
Meghalaya recorded its warmest year since 1901 in 2025, with an annual mean temperature of 20.77°C, 0.96°C above the 1991-2020 average, according to an India Meteorological Department report. Both maximum and minimum temperatures were above normal, with the minimum temperature highest on record. The state experienced a 43% shortfall in southwest monsoon rainfall, receiving 73% of its annual average. Temperature increases have averaged 0.73°C per century since 1901, with faster rises in maximum temperatures, especially during the monsoon season.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: northeastnow, theassamtribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 7 Nov, 06:45 am. Other outlets followed.