Bengaluru witnesses driest monsoon in decades
Bengaluru has experienced its driest southwest monsoon in two decades, with significant rainfall deficits recorded across the city and surrounding districts. Meteorological officials attribute the lack of rain to a strong El Nino event that delayed the monsoon's onset.
Why it matters
The severe rainfall deficit highlights growing climate instability and potential water security challenges for one of India's fastest-growing urban centers.
Bengaluru over the last few days may have been witnessing heavy rainfall, but the southwest monsoon rainfall pattern between June 1 and September 30 reveals a different story. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, during this period the Bengaluru city station recorded 313 mm rainfall with a departure of -236 mm.
While the Bengaluru station recorded a deficit of -236 mm rainfall between June 1 and September 30, the HAL station received 434 mm rainfall with a deficit of -29 mm. The Kempegowda International Airport received 391 mm rainfall, while the deficit for the station is not available.
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