India Faces Sharp Monsoon Collapse with 64% Rainfall Deficit

India’s southwest monsoon, which had advanced into southern and central regions earlier this month, appears to have dramatically weakened. Satellite imagery shows a near‑disappearance of rainfall activity across large parts of the country.  

Fresh data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reveals that between June 4 and June 15, India received only 19.2 mm of rainfall against a normal of 53.7 mm, translating into a 64% nationwide deficit.  

The rainfall departure map paints a worrying picture, with vast stretches of central, southern, and eastern India shaded in yellow and red, indicating deficient to large deficient rainfall. This collapse raises concerns about agricultural activity, water availability, and the broader economy, especially as millions of farmers depend on timely monsoon rains for sowing the kharif crop season.  

The coming weeks will be critical. Meteorologists are closely monitoring whether monsoon currents can revive, or if India is headed toward another season of severe rainfall deficit.  

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