Monsoon 2026: Why Telangana Faces a Dry Spell After Weak Rains
The southwest monsoon further withdrew from Telangana on Thursday. The withdrawal line now passes through Tandur, Vikarabad, Hyderabad, Jangaon and Bhupalpally.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast dry weather across Telangana for three days. There are no weather warnings for the state till October 14.
Telangana ended the season with a 17 per cent rainfall deficit. Sixteen districts recorded deficient rainfall. The state had no big heavy spells this year.
The season was weak across the country. India got 87 per cent of the long-period average. This is the fourth-lowest since 2001, the IMD said.
Himachal Pradesh recorded an 11 per cent deficit. Lahaul-Spiti had the worst shortfall at 65 per cent. The monsoon left Himachal on October 3, eight days late.
The IMD expects below-normal rain in October. South peninsular India may get normal rain in the October-December periodFarmers are advised to plan rabi sowing based on local advisories. The IMD will update its forecast every week.
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