El Niño leaves Telangana 38% rain-deficient in August 2026

Telangana experienced a 38% rainfall deficit in August 2026, marking its worst-performing monsoon month of the year. Meteorologists attribute the uneven rainfall distribution to the influence of El Niño.
Why it matters
Significant rainfall deficits impact agricultural output and water security for the state of Telangana.
El Nino , a key factor behind the uneven monsoon rainfall this year , contributed to a sharp deterioration in Telangana’s rainfall in August, leaving the State with a 38% deficit, its worst-performing monsoon month so far.
The article relies on meteorological data and expert quotes to explain environmental trends without bias.
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