How southwest monsoon deficit affected parts of India
India's southwest monsoon concluded with a 12.6% rainfall deficit, impacting various regions unevenly as the country prepares for the northeast monsoon. While some districts experienced record-breaking excess rainfall, others faced severe drought-like conditions, highlighting the challenges for agriculture and water management.
Why it matters
The uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall is a critical factor for India's agricultural output, hydropower generation, and overall economic stability.
As the southwest monsoon retreats and the northeast monsoon sets in over southern India, the country is left to reckon with an uneven season of rainfall. After a season that delivered 12.6% less rainfall than normal, the effects have varied across the country, shaped by how much rain each region received and how dependent it is on the seasonal showers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the onset of northeast monsoon over the south peninsular region by mid-October. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of South India between October 14 and October 19. As the northeast monsoon sets in, here is a look at the impact of the withdrawing southwest monsoon on various regions of the country.
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