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

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)