Kerala monsoon rainfall 23% deficient

As of August 24, 2026, the Indian state of India — Kerala has received 23% less rainfall than normal during the current monsoon season (June 1 to August 24), totaling 1,278.7 mm against the normal 1,671.4 mm. The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department (IMD) has categorized the state's rainfall as 'deficient'. Among districts, India — Wayanad district recorded the highest deficit at 51%, followed by India — Idukki district at 45%, India — Kollam at 30%, India — Thrissur and India — Lakshadweep at 27%, India — Palakkad at 26%, India — Alappuzha at 25%, India — Ernakulam at 22%, and India — Malappuram at 21%. India — Kannur, India — Kasaragod, India — Kottayam, India — Kozhikode, India — Pathanamthitta district, and India — Thiruvananthapuram recorded normal rainfall, with deficits ranging from 7% to 15%. India — Mahé recorded a 15% deficit, also within the normal category. The deficient rainfall could impact agriculture, water availability, and hydropower generation in the state.