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India Faces 41% Rainfall Deficit as Monsoon Stalls Over Maharashtra
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 09:02 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports a significant 41% deficit in rainfall across the country as the southwest monsoon has stalled, primarily impacting central India with a 67% deficit.
India is currently experiencing a substantial 41% deficit in rainfall, attributed to the stalling of the crucial southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released region-wise data indicating the severity of the dry spell across different parts of the country.
Central India has been the most severely affected region, facing a staggering 67% deficit in rainfall. This is followed by East and Northeast India, which are experiencing a 42% deficit. The Southern Peninsula has a 22% rainfall deficit, while Northwest India shows a comparatively smaller deficit of 6%.
The current situation highlights a widespread concern over monsoon performance, with significant implications for agriculture, water resources, and the overall economy.
Central India has been the most severely affected region, facing a staggering 67% deficit in rainfall. This is followed by East and Northeast India, which are experiencing a 42% deficit. The Southern Peninsula has a 22% rainfall deficit, while Northwest India shows a comparatively smaller deficit of 6%.
The current situation highlights a widespread concern over monsoon performance, with significant implications for agriculture, water resources, and the overall economy.