Around 89 per cent of the country has received normal and excess rainfall, owing to a good amount of monsoon in several parts, while large parts of Gujarat have recorded deficiency of more than half.
Overall, the country has recorded 254 mm of rains from June 1 to July 10, as against 251 mm, which is one per cent more. The India Meteorological Department said 26 per cent of the country has received “excess” rainfall while the 63 per cent “normal” rainfall.
According to the IMD, the rainfall deficiency in the east and northeast region of the country has reached a whopping 21 per cent.