Heavy rain expected across much of India in July,yet monthly average likely below normal,per India Meteorological Department (IMD). Forecast shows country getting around 94% of long-period average — about 280.4 mm — based on data from 1971-2020.
Some areas in northwest and northeast India,plus parts of east-central and eastern peninsular could see normal to above-average rain. But in Arunachal Pradesh,situation's grim. Recent heavy rains triggered flash floods,landslides — four dead,21 injured. Officials say nearly 90,500 across 28 districts affected .
In Lower Siang district,over 3,100 people from 14 villages face severe disruptions. Floods have extensively damaged infrastructure — roads,bridges,farmland. Connectivity cut off in several villages,isolating around 500 households.
June was dry. Driest in over a decade. Rainfall 39.8% below long-term average,raising concerns about planting summer crops like rice,corn. In Telangana,115.3 mm recorded,below normal 130.3 mm;Hyderabad got 103 mm against expected 107.4 mm.
Southwest monsoon's struggling,nationwide rainfall deficit widened from 35% to 43%. Delay worsened heat,with some northern plains hitting over 42°C (107.6°F). Agriculture Ministry flagged 111 out of 315 districts as vulnerable due to irrigation woes.
Meanwhile,Akasa Air issued travel advisories for possible flight disruptions from bad weather in Mumbai and Dharamshala. The airline alerted passengers to check flight statuses as heavy rain might cause delays across its network.
With monsoon ongoing,IMD forecasts heavy rain in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu from July 1. Regions like Nilgiris,Theni,Dindigul expected to see thunderstorms,gusty winds. IMD issued yellow alert for Mumbai,warning of possible heavy rain,thunderstorms .
As situation evolves,officials are on alert monitoring weather patterns and their impact on agriculture,infrastructure across affected regions…
