ENVIRONMENT
It's June. Where is the monsoon? Delay can impact you
ETA of the southwest monsoon has been rescheduled multiple times already by the IMD - from May 26 to June 1 to June 4.
2026 is also likely to record the lowest rainfall in 11 years, with 90% of normal rainfall expected, which is “below normal.”
The culprit, El Niño, is warming the Pacific Ocean that weakens winds, triggering droughts, heatwaves and low rainfall.
What's in it for you?
- •INFLATION ON YOUR PLATE Low rainfall could reduce farm output, affect supply of staples such as tomatoes and onions, and increase inflation by over 5%.
- •PROLONGED HEATWAVE Delayed monsoon + Uneven rain distribution = higher temperatures + abrupt dry spells.
- •ELECTRICITY IMPACT LIKELY Less rain dries reservoirs, cutting hydro-power. In your fight against humidity, expect power cuts and rising electricity bills.
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