Gujarat deluge erases July's monsoon deficit; Northeast India remains rainfall-deficient.
Exceptional heavy rainfall in Gujarat, driven by a low-pressure system and a western disturbance, has virtually wiped out India's monsoon rainfall deficit for July. As of Friday, national rainfall for July matched the normal. However, cumulative monsoon rainfall from June 1 to July 24 remained 16.1% below normal nationwide, with East and Northeast India (E&NE) continuing to be the worst-performing region, experiencing a 31% deficit. IMD noted that while heavy rains occurred in the Northeast, it wasn't exceptional, as the monsoon trough was south of its normal position.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has significantly reduced India's monsoon deficit for July.
- The rainfall was attributed to a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance.
- Despite July's recovery, cumulative monsoon rainfall from June 1 to July 24 remains below normal nationally.
- East and Northeast India continue to face a significant rainfall deficit, being the worst-affected region.
- The IMD clarified that heavy rains in the Northeast were not exceptional and linked the deficit to the monsoon trough's position.
Exam Facts
- As of Friday, rainfall across the country for July stood at 215.5 mm against a normal of 215 mm.
- Cumulative monsoon rainfall from June 1 to July 24 remained 16.1% below normal nationwide.
- East and Northeast India (E&NE) had a 31% rainfall deficit.
- IMD Director-General is Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
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