June sees 33% rain shortfall

June has ended with a huge countrywide rainfall deficit of 33% of normal. While monsoon’s performance has so far been way below expectations, Met officials say there are indications of good rains in the first half of July. Rainfall across India in June was recorded to be 112.1mm, as against the long period average (normal) of 166.9mm, according to the India Meteorological Department.