Week-long rain break in most parts of country

With nationwide rain deficit down to 15% in July from 40% in June, the monsoon rainfall will take a week-long break from major parts of the country, including the south peninsula, northwest and central India regions, the IMD said on Sunday.

On the other hand, with fresh cyclonic circulation expected over the north Bay of Bengal region and adjoining Bangladesh around July 14, east and northeast India brace for heightened rainfall the week ahead. “The impact of this system will remain limited to eastern and northeastern India regions,” said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD).

On Sunday, many areas in Meghalaya recorded extremely heavy rain. The Met department has forecast similar intense spells over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram until Wednesday.