Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Satellite Image Shows Patchy Monsoon, 11% Rainfall Deficit
A satellite picture shows that in India, some parts are covered in thick clouds while other parts are mostly clear.
Because of this, the country has not gotten as much rain as it usually does – about 11% less.
The rain that has fallen is still better than the very low amounts seen in June, but some states still have less rain than normal.
The satellite also spotted a weather system called a depression over Gujarat that is making it rain there.
This shows that the 2024 monsoon is uneven across the country.
Satellite image shows dense clouds over western and central India, while northwest and Indo‑Gangetic plains remain cloud‑free.
India has received 395.5 mm of rainfall since June 4, 11 % below the normal 446.3 mm, creating a seasonal deficit.
The deficit has narrowed from June’s severe shortfall, but recovery is uneven across Hindi belt states.
The INSAT‑3DS satellite captured a depression over western India driving rainfall in Gujarat and nearby areas.
The uneven pattern highlights the patchy nature of the 2024 southwest monsoon.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department and India
- What
- Uneven monsoon rainfall and a 11% seasonal deficit
- When
- Since June 4, 2024, with satellite image taken Saturday morning
- Where
- India – dense clouds over western and central regions, cloud‑free northwest and Indo‑Gangetic plains, Gujarat
- Why
- Patchy cloud distribution and a depression over western India driving rainfall
- Seasonal rainfall (mm)
- 395.5
- Normal rainfall (mm)
- 446.3
- Deficit (%)
- 11
- Satellite
- INSAT-3DS
- Image date
- Saturday morning, 2024