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Monsoon Covers Entire India One Day After Normal Date, June Saw 40% Rainfall Deficit

Published on: 09 Jul 2026, 07:35 AM

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Thursday that the southwest monsoon has covered the entire country, reaching its full extent one day after the normal date of July 8. This year's monsoon advance is the most delayed since 2021, when full coverage was achieved on July 12.

In a statement, the IMD said: 'The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and the north Arabian Sea on July 9. It covered the entire country on 9th July, one day after the normal date.'

Compared to recent years, the monsoon reached full coverage earlier: on June 29 in 2025, and on July 2 in 2024, 2023, and 2022.

The monsoon season this year has been erratic. June recorded a 40 per cent deficit in all-India rainfall, leaving many regions dry. However, since the start of July, the monsoon has become active and has largely compensated for the previous month's rainfall deficit.

Source: Indian Express

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