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19 Jun, 10:55 amIndia's Monsoon Is Stalling Badly — 41% Rainfall Deficit and Goa Has Just One Month of Water Left
The southwest monsoon has stalled over Maharashtra, leaving India with a 41% rainfall deficit as of June 19. Central India is hardest hit with a 67% deficit, followed by east and northeast India at 42%. Goa is in a critical situation, with only one month's drinking water supply remaining, though IMD predicts rainfall could resume in the state by next weekend.
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