Archive · 11 Aug 2025
India's Monsoon: Normal Rainfall, Uneven Distribution
India has received about the usual amount of rain this monsoon season, but it's not spread out evenly.
Some places have had too much rain, while others haven't had enough.
The weather department says that the second half of the monsoon should be rainier overall.
However, some areas, like parts of northeastern India, might stay drier.
This uneven rain is important because it affects farming and water supplies across the country.
India's monsoon rainfall is normal overall, but uneven across states.
25 states/UTs have normal rainfall, 5 are deficient, and 5 are in excess.
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Bihar have rainfall shortfalls.
Jharkhand, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Puducherry have excess rainfall.
IMD expects a wetter second half of the monsoon season.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Uneven rainfall distribution during the monsoon season in India.
- When
- June 1 to August 10
- Where
- India, with specific mentions of various states and union territories.
- Why
- The monsoon season is experiencing varied rainfall patterns across different regions.
Areas Facing Deficit
Areas with Excess Rainfall
Rainfall Variability
Areas Facing Deficit
Some regions have received significantly less rainfall than average, impacting agriculture and water resources.
Areas with Excess Rainfall
Other regions have experienced above-average rainfall, leading to potential flooding and landslides.
- Overall Rainfall
- Normal (1% above average)
- Period
- June 1 - August 10
- States with Deficit
- 5
- States with Excess
- 5
- Example Excess State
- Rajasthan
- Example Deficit State
- Arunachal Pradesh