Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Hyderabad Faces 16% Monsoon Rainfall Deficit
During the monsoon season, Hyderabad got less rain than it should have.
From June 1 to July 31, the city only got 237.4 millimeters of rain, while it was supposed to get 282 millimeters.
That means it missed 16 percent of the expected rain.
The city only had rain on 18 days, which is not enough.
Nearby districts also had problems: Medchal-Malkajgiri got only 175.7 millimeters instead of 277.1, and Ranga Reddy got a little more rain than expected but still not enough to fill the ground water.
Because of this, the water in wells and underground sources did not rise much.
Hyderabad received 16% less rainfall than expected during the monsoon.
Actual rainfall was 237.4 mm versus the expected 282 mm from June 1 to July 31.
The city had rain on only 18 days, insufficient for groundwater recharge.
Medchal-Malkajgiri district had a 37% deficit, getting 175.7 mm instead of 277.1 mm.
Ranga Reddy district performed better, receiving 286.9 mm against an expected 244.7 mm.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad and surrounding districts
- What
- 16% deficit in monsoon rainfall
- When
- June 1 to July 31
- Where
- Hyderabad city, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Ranga Reddy district
- Why
- Inadequate rainfall leading to insufficient groundwater recharge
- Rainfall deficit
- 16%
- Actual rainfall
- 237.4 mm
- Expected rainfall
- 282 mm
- Rainy days
- 18 days
- Medchal-Malkajgiri rainfall
- 175.7 mm (expected 277.1 mm)
- Ranga Reddy rainfall
- 286.9 mm (expected 244.7 mm)