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Mumbai's Monsoon Takes A Dramatic U-Turn As August Rainfall Plunges 66% Below Normal
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Rainfall in August was significantly lower than usual, with one area recording its second lowest rainfall in 35 years at 164. This is a notable decrease from the previous month, when one of the highest rainfalls was recorded at 1176.
Extreme weather conditions have been recorded over the last two months. Rainfall in August was significantly lower than usual, with one area recording its second lowest rainfall in 35 years at 164.5 mm.
This is a notable decrease from the previous month, when one of the highest rainfalls was recorded at 1176.5 mm. The India Meteorological Department has released district-wise monthly summaries, which provide more details on the rainfall deficits in various regions.
Further information on the rainfall deficits and affected areas can be found in the India Meteorological Department's data, which reports below normal rainfall in several regions, including a 66% deficit in one area and a 44% deficit in the state overall.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
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