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Monsoon Fails Again: IMD Warns of Below-Normal July Rainfall After 40% June Deficit
Times of India·Wednesday, 1 July 2026
India already saw a 40% rainfall deficit in June, and the IMD now says July is also likely to bring below-normal monsoon rains. This is despite a brief revival in monsoon activity. The weather office is flagging a hotter, drier July ahead.
Why It Matters
Monsoon directly affects food prices, water supply, and farming for hundreds of millions of Indians. A second consecutive weak month could hit crops and push up vegetable costs.
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