Tag: Rainfall Deficit

India Heads For Driest Monsoon In 17 Years As Rainfall Deficit Hits 15%: Could El Niño Deepen The Shortfall Further?

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India is nearing the end of the 2026 southwest monsoon with cumulative rainfall about 15% below the long-period average,...

Monsoon Missing Across Half Of India: Why Did Rain Shift To East And Northeast India?

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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.