The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the southwest monsoon has fully covered the entire nation as of Thursday. This year’s monsoon progression is notably the latest since 2021, when complete coverage was achieved on July 12.
According to the IMD, “The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and the north Arabian Sea on July 9. It reached all parts of the country on July 9, one day later than the typical date for full coverage.”
In recent years, the monsoon arrived earlier than in 2023, with advancements noted on June 29 in 2025, July 2 in both 2024 and 2023, and July 2 in 2022.
This monsoon season has displayed irregularity, particularly as June was notably dry, resulting in a 40 percent deficit in nationwide rainfall. However, since the onset of July, monsoon activity has intensified, compensating for nearly all of June’s rainfall shortfall.
As of July 8, the nation has experienced average seasonal rainfall, totaling 195.5 mm, which is 15 percent above the normal level. Currently, only about 25 percent of the country’s regions are experiencing a rainfall deficit.
The IMD has predicted widespread heavy rainfall over the next two days across northern regions and parts of central India, impacting areas including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
