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India's Monsoon Rainfall Fourth Lowest Since 2001, IMD Reports Significant Deficit
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:45
India's Monsoon Rainfall Fourth Lowest Since 2001, IMD Reports Significant Deficit
- •India received 87.4% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall during the June-September monsoon season.
- •The country recorded 759.4 mm of rainfall this monsoon, significantly lower than the normal 868.6 mm.
- •This monsoon season's rainfall is the fourth lowest since 2001, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- •India currently faces a 13% rainfall deficit between June 1 and September 30.
Key Questions Answered
India received 87.4 per cent of the long period average rainfall during the monsoon season.
The country recorded 759.4 mm of rainfall this year, compared to the normal rainfall of 868.6 mm.
The country faced a rainfall deficit of about 13 per cent during the period from June 1 to September 30.
