As the monsoon season crosses its halfway mark, India has experienced slightly above-average rainfall so far. Typically, from June 1st to August 19th, the country receives around 603.9 mm of rainfall. However, this year, the recorded rainfall has reached 627.0 mm, which is 4% above the normal level. Until last week, this figure was hovering around 6% above normal, but the recent lull in rainfall has brought it down slightly.
Among the states, Tamil Nadu has received the highest above-average rainfall, followed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra weather, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Sikkim.
Overall, the country has recorded 4% more rainfall than usual.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for northeastern and central India. An orange alert is in place for several states, including West Bengal, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura. Additionally, there are heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, while Uttar Pradesh remains on rainfall alert.
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Forecast for the Next 7 Days Across India:
Monsoon Trough Update: According to the IMD, the monsoon trough at sea level currently passes through Sri Ganganagar, Hisar, Delhi, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Daltonganj, Ranchi, Bankura, and the center of a low-pressure area over central Bangladesh, extending to the northeastern Bay of Bengal. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated with local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions due to the intensification of monsoon activities.