Monsoon tracker LIVE | India facing 41% rainfall deficit as southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra (opens original article in a new tab)

India's southwest monsoon stalled over Maharashtra, causing a 41% rainfall deficit nationwide and significant regional variations, with Karnataka experiencing up to 54% less rain than normal.

• India faces a 41% rainfall deficit between June 4 and June 18, 2026, with 42.6 mm of rain received against a normal 72.2 mm
• The southwest monsoon has stalled over southern Maharashtra, with the IMD attributing the delay to unfavorable meteorological conditions
• Karnataka recorded a -35% rainfall departure in June 2026, with some regions experiencing up to -54% below normal rainfall