Rainfall Forecast for August

Pune: The state experienced above-average rainfall in June and July. However, less rain is expected in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Khandesh over the next two months. On Thursday, the Indian Meteorological Department predicted average rainfall for Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra. Nationwide, August is expected to see average rainfall, with some regions potentially experiencing below-average precipitation.

Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department, announced the second phase of the monsoon season and the August rainfall forecast on Thursday. He noted that the country recorded 1.8 percent above-average rainfall in June and July, with South India receiving 18.4 percent above-average rainfall.