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Meghalaya Faces 85% Rainfall Shortfall in October, IMD Reports
✍️ Highland Post
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:02 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Meghalaya experienced an 85 per cent deficit in rainfall during October, falling far below the state's average for the month.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released data indicating that Meghalaya recorded an 85 per cent rainfall deficit in October, a significant shortfall compared to the state's historical average for the month.
October is typically a wet month in Meghalaya, a state known for its high rainfall. The deficit suggests that the region received only about 15 per cent of the expected precipitation.
Such a shortfall can affect water reservoirs, irrigation, and the overall water supply for local communities. The IMD data will be monitored closely by state authorities to assess potential impacts on agriculture and water management.
The report underscores the variability of monsoon patterns in the northeastern part of India and highlights the need for adaptive measures in the face of changing rainfall trends.
October is typically a wet month in Meghalaya, a state known for its high rainfall. The deficit suggests that the region received only about 15 per cent of the expected precipitation.
Such a shortfall can affect water reservoirs, irrigation, and the overall water supply for local communities. The IMD data will be monitored closely by state authorities to assess potential impacts on agriculture and water management.
The report underscores the variability of monsoon patterns in the northeastern part of India and highlights the need for adaptive measures in the face of changing rainfall trends.