Rain Reigns Supreme: 80% of India Basks in Normal to Excess Monsoon Showers

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India's southwest monsoon has jumped ahead with outstanding strength, bringing normal to surplus rain to practically 80 percent of the nation's meteorological subdivisions between June 1 and July 17, 2025. The information indicates a robust season performance with small regional losses.

Key Highlights:

- India's rains have been 9 percent above the long-term average, suggesting a good monsoon.

- The entire 20 percent of the country, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, and the north-eastern regions, had below-par rainfall.
- The week of July 11 experienced a slight drop in rains, but not significantly enough to raise alarm among meteorologists.

Regional Breakdown:

- Southern and central India have been getting regular showers, supporting farm activity and filling up reservoirs.

- North Indian regions, like Delhi and Haryana, experienced vigorous monsoon activity with over four-fold normal rains in certain regions.
- Northeast India, traditionally a rain-rich zone, has shown signs of changing patterns, with some states falling below expected levels.

Climate Context:

- Researchers credit altered monsoon trends to broader climate trends, including warming ocean currents and altered wind patterns.

- Synchronous monsoon onset in Delhi and Mumbai for the first time in 1961 points to the dynamic character of seasonal systems.

Forward Outlook:

- As La Niña conditions are likely to establish themselves by August, the rains are likely to be favorable up to September. - Urban planners, farmers, and hydrologists must pay attention to local news throughout the season.

Sources: Business Standard, Economic Times, ThePrint, Indian Express, India Meteorological Department (IMD)