India Sees 16% Higher Rainfall in August: IMD Report

India experienced around 16% more rainfall than usual in August, reaching 287.1 mm compared to the normal 248.1 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Nonetheless, regions like the Himalayas' foothills, the northeast, Kerala, and Maharashtra's Vidarbha area experienced below-average precipitation.

India experienced a notable 16% increase in rainfall in August, with a total of 287.1 mm compared to the normal 248.1 mm, according to a Saturday report by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The northwest region recorded 253.9 mm of rainfall, the second-highest for August since 2001.

During a virtual press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra disclosed that the country has seen a total of 749 mm of rainfall since the monsoon season began on June 1, surpassing the normal 701 mm for this period.

Regions in the foothills of the Himalayas and the northeast reported below-normal rainfall, as did Kerala and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, primarily due to low-pressure systems and the monsoon trough positioning south of their usual routes.

(With inputs from agencies.)