India’s Rainfall: An Analysis

India’s weather experts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), have just released some important information about the rainfall across the country. They’ve measured how much rain we’ve had compared to what we normally expect. The results show a significant shortfall in both recent rainfall and the overall winter season.

Key Points

• -97% rainfall across India (ending Jan 21st).
• Winter season rainfall is -82% compared to average.
• This means much less rain than usual.
• Significant deviation from long-term weather patterns.
• Impacts agricultural output, water resources, and ecosystems.
• IMD continues to monitor and provide updates.

Recent Rainfall Figures

Specifically, between January 1st and January 21st, 2026, the total rainfall across India is 97% lower than what’s normally expected. This is a really big difference – it’s like we’ve only gotten about 3% of the rain we’d usually see in that time.

Winter Season Performance

Looking at the entire winter season (from January 1st to January 21st), the rainfall is even worse. It’s 82% below the average amount we’d expect during this time of year. This consistent underperformance is a serious concern.

What Does This Mean?

These numbers have important consequences. Lower rainfall can affect crops, reduce the amount of water available for drinking and farming, and can negatively impact natural environments like forests and rivers.

Understanding these rainfall deviations allows for proactive planning and resource management.