indiaUpdated: Aug 28, 2020 09:43 ISTThis August recorded the highest rain—24% excess—for the first time since 1983, when 24% excess rain was recorded. Several parts of India, particularly central and some parts of western India including Gujarat and Rajasthan, recorded excess rain during the first three weeks of August. The week ending August 12 saw 13% excess, the week ending August 19 saw 42% excess, and the week ending August 26 saw 41% excess rain. IMD scientists warned of mudslides and flooding in parts of central India as the soil is already saturated there. Overall monsoon rain is 8% excess with 23% excess rain over the south peninsula; 16% excess over central India; 12% deficient over northwest India and 4% excess over east and northeast India.

Source: Hindustan Times August 28, 2020 03:41 UTC