India’s August rains fall 16% below average, lowest in three years
- Posted on August 31, 2026
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In brief
India faces significant rainfall challenges as August precipitation fell 16% below normal levels, marking the driest August in three consecutive years. The El Niño weather phenomenon has substantially weakened the southwest monsoon system, causing the cumulative seasonal deficit to reach 14%. Meteorological authorities report this concerning trend represents a worsening situation from July's 13% deficit, potentially impacting agricultural productivity and water resources across the nation.
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India’s August rains fall 16% below average, lowest in three years
India's August rainfall registered sixteen percent below average, its lowest in three years. The El Nino weather pattern suppressed the monsoon, widening the rainfall deficit. This August shortfall increased the seasonal monsoon deficit to fourteen percent. Data compiled by the India Meteorological Department showed these figures on Monday. The deficit was thirteen percent at the end of July.
