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IMD Warns: Monsoon Rainfall Likely Below Normal for August and September
Times of India·Saturday, 1 August 2026
India's weather department has forecast below-normal monsoon rainfall for August and September, with El Niño risk cited as a key factor. July rainfall was normal, largely due to heavy showers in central India that helped cut the overall deficit. The warning comes at a critical time for farmers and water reserves across the country.
Why It Matters
Monsoon directly affects crop output, food prices, and water supply for hundreds of millions of Indians — a weak August-September could hurt kharif harvests and push up costs.
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