New Delhi: India experienced “above normal” rainfall during the June–September southwest monsoon season, according to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.
Seasonal rainfall was 108% of the Long Period Average (LPA), with IMD classifying anything above 104% of LPA as “above normal.”
Monthly & Seasonal Rainfall Trends
June: 109% of LPA
July: 105%
August: 105%
September: 115%
IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told media that October 2025 is also likely to see above-normal rainfall, about 15% above its LPA.
Key Statistics for 2025 Monsoon
All India Summer Rainfall: 937.2 mm — the 5th highest since 2001 and 38th highest since 1901.
Northwest India: 747.9 mm (127% of LPA) — highest since 2001, 6th highest since 1901.
Central India: 115% of LPA.
South Peninsula: 110% of LPA.
Northeast India: 80% of LPA.
Notably, rainfall over East and Northeast India was 1,089.9 mm, the second-lowest since 1901.
Monsoon Core Zone Performance
The monsoon core zone — rain-dependent agricultural regions of India — recorded 122% of LPA, reflecting strong showers that benefited farmlands.
Subdivision-Wise Rainfall
Large Excess Rainfall: 2 out of 36 subdivisions (covering 10% of India).
Excess Rainfall: 12 subdivisions (35% of area).
Normal Rainfall: 19 subdivisions (46% of area).
Deficient Rainfall: 3 subdivisions — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, and Bihar (9% of area).