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The monsoon season in India, which typically lasts from June to September, is witnessing a sharp contrast this year, with some regions experiencing excess rainfall leading to floods, while some are reeling under drought. On August 17, two separate incidents of cloudbursts in Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir took seven lives while some regions are battling drought. These contrasting weather extremes highlight the rising volatility of India’s climate.
Rajasthan no more a dry state
States such as Rajasthan (73 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (67), and Delhi (60) saw the highest share of districts reporting excessive rainfall. Rajasthan topping the
