monsoon deficit
Coverage of monsoon deficit in the Nexus archive.
- Despite recent downpour, monsoon deficit in Wayanad stays at 50%
Wayanad's monsoon deficit remains at 50% despite recent rainfall, with the district receiving 802 mm of average rainfall between June 1 and July 31, compared to the IMD normal of 1,600 mm for the period.
- Heat, monsoon deficit push power demand in Haryana; irate villagers stage protests over outages
Heat and monsoon deficit have increased power demand in Haryana, leading to outages that have caused villagers to stage protests. The situation highlights challenges in meeting energy needs amid weather-related disruptions.
- Install aerators, use drinking water judiciously, BWSSB tells citizens
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) urges citizens to install aerators and use drinking water judiciously due to a severely deficit monsoon causing low reservoir levels. The summer of 2027 is projected to be parched.
- Monsoon deficit and India’s agricultural vulnerability: In graphics
India's monsoon deficit reached 43% in June, raising concerns about state-specific and crop-specific vulnerabilities during the kharif season.
- El Niño, a deficient monsoon, and the heat to come
Andhra Pradesh is experiencing a monsoon deficit linked to El Niño, leading to rising temperatures. Meteorologists are analyzing the phenomenon's impacts on agriculture, water resources, and public health.