Overall monsoon gains wiped off on lower-than-expected July rains

As many as 32% of districts recorded deficient rains till July 28

After a strong start in June, the southwest monsoon reduced over some parts of the country in July, wiping off the early gains, the data from the India Meteorological Department shows.

Till July 28, India received around 425.5 millimeters of rainfall, which is just normal. Till June end, the country had received 18 per cent more rainfall than the normal, one of the best performances in recent years.

Thereafter, though East and Northeast India continued to receive good rains, which led to flooding in those parts, the showers stopped over much of Central and North India. 

Between June 1 and July 28, about