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India’s 2026 monsoon is entering September with below-normal rainfall but continuing episodes of very heavy rain. A strengthening El Niño could make rainfall more uneven, increasing the risk of longer dry spells alongside sharper downpours.

India’s southwest monsoon has opened September with intense thunderstorm activity over eastern India, with dense cloud clusters developing across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. A well-marked low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest, bringing heavy rain risks to Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and later Delhi-NCR.

A rare rotating water column was spotted over the Brahmaputra near Paharpur in Assam’s Barpeta district on August 24, 2026. The funnel appeared to connect the river surface with the cloud base, leading to speculation that it was a waterspout. While the footage is consistent with a waterspout, a formal meteorological classification has not yet been confirmed.

India's southwest monsoon has covered the entire country, but rainfall remains uneven. While East and Northeast India face heavy rain alerts, many western, central, and southern regions continue to experience dry spells and below-normal rainfall.

Heavy rain has triggered a landslide near Kalladi in Wayanad, prompting rescue operations and travel advisories. Here's how tourists can check road conditions, weather alerts, and official updates before travelling.

Heavy rain can turn flooded streets into serious electrical hazards. Learn six essential electric shock safety rules, danger spots to avoid, and practical monsoon precautions every Indian should follow during waterlogging.

India is facing two sharp weather risks in the same week. The south, west coast and Northeast are dealing...