Below-Normal Rains Expected in July as Well: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that rainfall across the country in July is likely to remain below normal. According to IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the long-term average rainfall for July (1971–2020) stands at 280.4 mm, but this year the country is expected to receive only about 94 percent of that average. This indicates a continued shortfall in monsoon activity, raising concerns over agriculture and water resources.

In June, the country recorded a rainfall deficit of nearly 40 percent overall, with central India witnessing the highest shortfall of 50.4 percent. The uneven distribution of monsoon rains has already impacted several regions, and the forecast for July suggests that the situation may not improve significantly. Experts warn that prolonged rainfall deficiency could affect crop production and rural livelihoods.