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Maharashtra Drought, North India Rains: Why is India's Weather Pattern Deteriorating?
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News18•26-09-2026, 19:09
Maharashtra Drought, North India Rains: Why is India's Weather Pattern Deteriorating?
- •Unusual weather sees North India experiencing rain and cold winds in late September, when monsoon typically recedes.
- •Meteorological Department issued a rain alert for the next 2 days in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi-Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- •A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance are causing heavy rain and storms in North India.
- •Maharashtra declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected, impacting approximately 74% of the state.
- •Simultaneous heavy rains and drought conditions across India are a result of uneven monsoon distribution and climate change.
Key Questions Answered
A deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance over the mountainous regions of North India are interacting to bring heavy rain and cold winds.
The Maharashtra government has declared 265 out of 358 talukas, representing about 74% of the state, as drought-affected due to a rainfall deficit and extended dry spells.
Trigger-1 is activated when a state records more than a 25% deficit in rainfall combined with a dry spell lasting for 21 consecutive days.
