After July, August Too Set To Record Less Than Normal Rainfall: Weather Office

Southwest Monsoon: According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the rainfall in July was seven per cent less than normal.

The rainfall in August has been deficient by 26 per cent so far, with shortfalls in two successive months triggering fear of a below normal monsoon this year. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the rainfall in July was seven per cent less than normal. "August recorded 26 per cent deficiency till yesterday (August 28)," IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said, adding that the shortfall has been recorded in north and central India. June recorded 10 per cent more rainfall. The IMD will soon release a forecast for September, he said.