Monsoon tracker LIVE | India facing 41% rainfall deficit as southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra
India is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in June 2026, with Karnataka recording substantial departures from normal monsoon levels. Meanwhile, parts of Telangana are facing renewed heatwave conditions despite recent showers.
Why it matters
Monsoon variability directly impacts agricultural output and water security for millions of people in India.
According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre’s (KSNDMC) June rainfall pattern, there has been a departure of -35%. Data for June 2026 so far shows that south interior Karnataka has received 44 mm as against the normal 48 mm, a departure of -6%, while north interior Karnataka has received 53 mm against 63 mm, a departure of -16%. Malnad and the coastal regions have recorded 89 mm and 191 mm, respectively, as against the normal 178 mm and 419 mm, reflecting departures of -50% and -54%.
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