The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a significant increase in rainfall across northwest India in August, with a 36.9% surplus compared to the average. The active monsoon pattern has led to an overall 7.3% increase in rainfall across the country. While central India saw a 9.9% surplus in August, it also experienced an 8.9% shortfall earlier in the season. The South Peninsula recorded a minor deficit of 0.8%. Since June 1, India as a whole received 3% more rain than average, though east and northeast India faced a 13% deficit.Active monsoon boosts rainfall in northwest India by 36 per cent in August: IMD report
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a significant increase in rainfall across northwest India in August, with a 36.9% surplus compared to the average. The active monsoon pattern has led to an overall 7.3% increase in rainfall across the country. While central India saw a 9.9% surplus in August, it also experienced an 8.9% shortfall earlier in the season. The South Peninsula recorded a minor deficit of 0.8%. Since June 1, India as a whole received 3% more rain than average, though east and northeast India faced a 13% deficit.
