How Telangana’s July rainfall reduced deficit from 61% to near normal in 15 days
Telangana experienced a significant recovery in monsoon rainfall during the second half of July 2026. After starting the month with a 61% deficit, the state ended with only a 1% shortfall, though some urban areas like Hyderabad remain slightly behind.
Why it matters
Accurate monsoon tracking is critical for agricultural planning and water resource management in India's agrarian economy.
After a faltering start , July (2026) turned the tide for Telangana’s monsoon. The month, typically the wettest during the southwest monsoon season, began on a disappointing note with large parts of the State receiving little to no rainfall. By July 16, Telangana was staring at a massive 61% rainfall deficit, raising concerns over the progress of the monsoon. However, the second half of the month brought a dramatic turnaround as widespread spells of rain swept across the State, almost erasing the shortfall by the month’s end.
According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), compiled by The Hindu , Telangana received 224.3 mm of rainfall during July against the normal 227.6 mm, ending the month with a marginal rainfall deficit of just 1%.
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