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Maharashtra Monsoon Withdraws Early, 21 Districts Face Rain Deficit
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM
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The monsoon season in Maharashtra has ended ahead of schedule, with 21 districts reporting significant rainfall deficits.
The monsoon season in Maharashtra has withdrawn earlier than forecasted, leaving 21 districts with a marked deficit in rainfall.
Meteorological data released by the India Meteorological Department shows that the state received below‑average precipitation in these districts, falling short of the 75‑percent threshold required for a normal monsoon.
The shortfall is expected to affect water availability for irrigation and drinking supplies, potentially impacting crop yields and household water security.
State officials have urged farmers to adopt water‑conserving practices and to prepare for possible shortages in the upcoming cropping season.
The early monsoon withdrawal aligns with a broader pattern of erratic rainfall across parts of western India this season.
Meteorological data released by the India Meteorological Department shows that the state received below‑average precipitation in these districts, falling short of the 75‑percent threshold required for a normal monsoon.
The shortfall is expected to affect water availability for irrigation and drinking supplies, potentially impacting crop yields and household water security.
State officials have urged farmers to adopt water‑conserving practices and to prepare for possible shortages in the upcoming cropping season.
The early monsoon withdrawal aligns with a broader pattern of erratic rainfall across parts of western India this season.