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June 2026 Is India's Third Driest June in 100 Years — 42% Rain Deficit
Times of India·Tuesday, 30 June 2026
This June is on track to be India's third driest in a century, with a 42% rainfall deficit recorded. The shortfall comes at a critical time when the southwest monsoon should be delivering rains across the country. The data puts this June among the worst monsoon starts in modern Indian history.
Why It Matters
A weak monsoon hits farmers hardest, but it also drives up food prices for everyone. If crops fail, the entire country feels it in their grocery bills.
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