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Monsoon Mayhem: India Sees Extreme Weather Swings in 2025
1 Oct
Summary
- Northwest India records highest rainfall since 2001
- East and northeast India see second-lowest rainfall since 1901
- La Niña conditions expected to bring mixed weather patterns
According to the latest report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the 2025 monsoon season in India has been marked by stark regional disparities. While northwest India recorded its highest rainfall since 2001, the eastern and northeastern parts of the country experienced the second-lowest rainfall since 1901.
Looking ahead, the IMD forecasts that most parts of the country are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the post-monsoon season from October to December, except for some areas in northwest India and the extreme south peninsular region, where rainfall is likely to be below normal. Additionally, the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is expected to be delayed by about a week.
Interestingly, the IMD has also noted that La Niña conditions are approaching, which could lead to below-normal maximum temperatures over several parts of the country during the post-monsoon season. This weather pattern is typically associated with climate impacts that are the opposite of El Niño, especially in tropical regions.
The monsoon season has also taken a heavy toll, with at least 1,528 deaths reported across India due to heavy rains, flash floods, lightning, and thunderstorms. The hardest-hit states include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh.
