For the second consecutive year, India's southwest monsoon delivered more rainfall than expected in September 2025. Haryana experienced its wettest September in three years, with several districts recording over 300% excess rainfall. The IMD confirmed the monsoon's healthy progress, noting that seasonal southwest monsoon rainfall for June-September 2025 was 108% of the Long Period Average. The above-normal rainfall is expected to boost kharif crop output, particularly rice, pulses, and oilseeds, supporting the agricultural sector and rural demand. Rajasthan's western districts also received significantly higher rainfall than usual, improving water table levels in Jaisalmer and Barmer. However, IMD issued alerts for potential flooding in parts of Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
India's Monsoon Delivers Above-Normal Rainfall for Second Consecutive Year
India's monsoon delivers above-normal rainfall for second straight year; Haryana sees wettest September in 3 years.
Key facts
- India's southwest monsoon delivered above-normal rainfall for second consecutive year in September 2025; cumulative rainfall 8% above Long Period Average
- Haryana experienced its wettest September in three years with several districts recording over 300% excess rainfall
- Above-normal rainfall expected to boost kharif crop output (rice, pulses, oilseeds), supporting agricultural sector and rural demand
- Rajasthan's western districts received significantly higher rainfall, improving water table levels in Jaisalmer and Barmer; IMD issued flood alerts for Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam
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How did India's monsoon perform in 2025 and what is the significance of above-normal rainfall?
India's **2025 monsoon** delivered **above-normal rainfall for the second consecutive year**, benefiting agriculture, groundwater recharge, and reservoir levels. Above-normal monsoon means rainfall exceeding **Long Period Average (LPA)** by more than 10%.
What is the Long Period Average (LPA) for India's monsoon and who measures it?
The **Long Period Average (LPA)** is the average monsoon rainfall over 50 years (currently **880.6 mm** for the southwest monsoon season June-September). **IMD (India Meteorological Department)** measures rainfall and categorizes monsoon as: Deficient (<90% of LPA), Normal (96-104%), Above Normal (>104-110%), Excess (>110%).
How does above-normal monsoon impact Indian agriculture and food security?
**Above-normal monsoon** boosts: **Kharif crop** production (rice, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, sugarcane), **reservoir storage** for rabi irrigation, **groundwater recharge** reducing irrigation costs, lower **food inflation**, and stronger **rural consumption** — positively affecting India's GDP and food security.
What is El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect India's monsoon?
**El Niño** (warming of Pacific Ocean) typically **weakens India's monsoon**, causing drought conditions. **La Niña** (cooling of Pacific) generally **strengthens India's monsoon**, leading to above-normal rainfall. India's **2025 above-normal monsoon** was partly attributed to a La Niña pattern.
What is the Southwest Monsoon and its importance for India's economy?
**Southwest Monsoon** (June-September) accounts for **~70-80% of India's annual rainfall** and is crucial for: **agriculture** (60% of India's net sown area is rainfed), **reservoir filling** for hydropower and drinking water, **groundwater recharge**, and determines Kharif crop production affecting ~50% of agricultural output.
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