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India's Monsoon Delivers 14% Less Rain, Yet Storms Bring Devastation
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:44 AM
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June‑August monsoon rainfall in India fell 14% below average, but the areas that received rain faced severe floods and landslides.
India’s monsoon season from June to August recorded a 14% decline in rainfall compared to the long‑term average, according to the latest meteorological data.
The deficit was unevenly spread across the country, with some regions receiving below‑normal precipitation while others experienced heavy downpours.
In the pockets of intense rainfall, several districts reported flash floods and landslides that disrupted transport, damaged homes and caused casualties.
The uneven distribution of rain has raised concerns among farmers and water‑resource managers, as the monsoon remains the primary source of irrigation and groundwater recharge for the nation.
Meteorological authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urging local administrations to strengthen early‑warning systems and disaster‑response plans.
The deficit was unevenly spread across the country, with some regions receiving below‑normal precipitation while others experienced heavy downpours.
In the pockets of intense rainfall, several districts reported flash floods and landslides that disrupted transport, damaged homes and caused casualties.
The uneven distribution of rain has raised concerns among farmers and water‑resource managers, as the monsoon remains the primary source of irrigation and groundwater recharge for the nation.
Meteorological authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urging local administrations to strengthen early‑warning systems and disaster‑response plans.