Monsoon Retreat Raises Alarm as India Faces 28% Rainfall Deficit

Brief By Newsbrief / 7:32 PM on 15 Jun 2026

A satellite image released by the India Meteorological Department indicates a sharp decline in monsoon cloud cover across much of India, raising concerns over a growing rainfall deficit. The country has recorded 28% below-normal rainfall so far this season. The slowdown comes even as the southwest monsoon continues advancing into parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, prompting concerns for agriculture and water resources nationwide.