Weather Forecast for 2026: Below-Normal Rainfall and Rising Temperatures

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall over most parts of the country during July 2026.
  • At the national level, July rainfall is expected to remain below 94% of the Long Period Average (LPA).
  • Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain above normal across most regions, leading to increased heat stress and higher electricity demand.
  • Rainfall distribution is expected to remain uneven; parts of northwestern, northeastern, and east-central India may receive normal or above-normal rainfall.
  • Weak El Niño conditions may strengthen during the monsoon season, while the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is expected to remain neutral.
  • July is ....
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