Monsoon covers entire India; Rainfall deficit at 14%, says IMD
- Posted on July 9, 2026
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Monsoon covers entire India; Rainfall deficit at 14%, says IMD
The southwest monsoon has now covered all of India, arriving a day late. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in India during the first nine days of July. However, July is predicted to be drier than normal, with a 94 percent rainfall expectation. June experienced a significant rainfall deficit, particularly affecting Central India. The overall monsoon rainfall forecast for the year is 90 percent of the long-period average.
