Shillong, Oct 16: The south west monsoon has officially withdrawn from the entirety of India as of yesterday and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has release figures for the level of rainfall received in Meghalaya this year.
Between June 1 and September 30, Meghalaya received a cumulative rainfall of 1077.1mm, as against the seasonal normal rainfall of 2695.3mm, registering an overall deficiency of 60 percent during the 2026 south west monsoon season.
The monsoon advanced over Meghalaya on June 9. Out of the 11 districts for which rainfall data are available South West Khasi Hills recorded excess rainfall while three districts – East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi and South Garo Hills – recorded deficient rainfall. Seven districts – East Garo Hills, East Jaintia Hills, North Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, West Jaintia Hills and West Khasi Hills – recorded large deficient rainfall.
