Mint Explainer | Monsoon 2026: Are India’s weather troubles far from over?
However, the recovery has been highly uneven. Extreme downpours and cloudbursts in states like Gujarat, Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh caused nearly 150 deaths in July. Meanwhile, severe dry spells persist elsewhere under the influence of El Niño, with IMD data showing a rainfall deficit of 20% or more across 40% of the country. Agricultural hubs like Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand remain severely hit, with seasonal shortfalls of 25% or more.
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