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Rajasthan Breaks 17-Year Negative Monsoon Record, Farmers Worried
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News18•23-09-2026, 15:54
Rajasthan Breaks 17-Year Negative Monsoon Record, Farmers Worried
- •Monsoon withdrawal from Rajasthan has accelerated, with over half the state now clear.
- •Last year saw a 108-year positive record; this year, a 17-year negative record has been broken.
- •As of September 21, Rajasthan recorded 335.5 mm rainfall, 21% less than the typical 425.4 mm.
- •This marks Rajasthan's weakest monsoon in 17 years; previously, 2009 saw 43% less rainfall.
- •Reduced rainfall is expected to significantly impact crop production, raising concerns among farmers.
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Rajasthan recorded 335.5 millimeters of rain until the night of September 21, which is 21 percent less than the typical average of 425.4 millimeters for this period.
The formal withdrawal of the monsoon is expected to complete around September 25 to September 30.
This season is being considered Rajasthan's weakest monsoon in about 17 years, starkly contrasting with the previous year when the state broke a 108-year positive rainfall record.
