Which Place Received Most Rainfall This Monsoon In Maha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu? Check Toppers' List

India has witnessed an 'above normal' monsoon in the first half of the season, with cumulative rainfall from June 1 to July 31 being 6% higher than average, according to a report in The Times of India.

The central region led the rainfall surge with 23% above normal, followed by northwest India at 21% above normal.

However, east and northeast India saw a 22% rainfall deficit, while the southern peninsula reported a 2% shortfall during the same period. Alarmingly, rainfall in east and northeast India was the seventh lowest since 1901, and the fourth lowest since 2001.

"In northeast India, this is the fifth consecutive year of 'below normal' rainfall. Over the last 30 years, a declining trend in rainfall activity has been observed in the northeastern states," said IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

In July-typically the most active monsoon month-76 weather stations recorded 'extremely heavy' rainfall and 624 reported 'very heavy' rainfall events, which is lower than 193 and 1,030 stations, respectively, reported in 2024. Despite the intense spells, the month did not witness widespread flooding as seen last year. Apart from Himachal Pradesh, where flash floods and landslides occurred, no major rain-related disasters were reported across other states.

Thanks to timely and well-distributed rainfall, Kharif sowing progressed smoothly, with acreage rising by 4% till July 28 compared to last year. On the temperature front, the IMD expects "normal to below normal" maximum (day) temperatures across many parts of India in August, while "normal to above normal" minimum (night) temperatures are likely.

"However, below normal minimum temperatures are likely over some parts of northwest India," it said.

Where Did It Pour the Most in India This Monsoon?

As per the popular weather blogger R Pradeep John, Tamini in Maharashtra received the highest rains (5788 mm).

However, four out of 10 stations are in Maharashtra, while the remaining six are in Karnataka. Check the toppers list:

Top Rain-Soaked Locations (MM)

1. Tamini, Maharashtra - 5788
2. Surlabbi, Karnataka - 4931
3.Hulikal, Karnataka - 4922
4.Masthikatte, Karnataka - 4818
5. Shirgaon, Maharashtra - 4765
6. Mani, Karnataka - 4660
7. Castle Rock, Karnataka - 4568
8. Dawadi, Maharashtra - 4475
9. Patherpunj, Maharashtra - 4459
10. Agumbe, Karnataka - 4456

Maharashtra
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1. Tamini - 5788
2. Shirgaon - 4765
3. Dawadi - 4475
4.Patherpunj - 4459
5.Amboli - 4381
6. Patgaon - 4232

Karnataka
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1.Surlabbi, Kodagu - 4931
2.Hulikal, Shivamogga - 4922
3.Masthikatte, Shivamogga - 4818
4.Mani, Shivamogga - 4660
5. Castle Rock, Uttar Kannada - 4568
6.Agumbe, Shivamogga - 4456
7.Talakaveri, Kodagu - 4429
8.Chakra, Shivamogga - 4340
9.Yadur, Shivamogga - 4154

Kerala
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1. Kakkyam Dam - 3664
2. Pulingome - 3078
3. Painavu - 2714
4. Kottiyoor - 2662
5. Payyavoor - 2642
6. Alakkode - 2594
7. Paika - 2563
8. Kalliyot - 2516
9. Padiyathadukka - 2470
10. Peruvannamuzhi - 2465

Goa
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1. Dharbondara - 2726
2. Sanguem - 2618
3. Quepem - 2484
4. Ponda - 2166
5. Sanqelim - 2000

Tamil Nadu
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1. Chinnakallar - 2719
2. Avalanche - 2471
3. Valparai PTO (Periyakallar) - 1969

Meghalaya
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1. Mawsynram - 2388
2. Cherrapunji - 2047
3. Ratcherra - 1534

Uttrakhand
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1. Sama - 2178
2. Loharkhet - 1852
3. Song - 1814

Gujarat
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1. Kaprada - 2118
2. Dolvan - 1704
3. Khergam - 1677
4. Dharampur - 1620
5. Umerpada - 1615

Odisha
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1. Rairangapur - 1541
2. Thuamul Rampur - 1422
3. Hatadihi - 1294
4. Bamra - 1270
5. Gurundia - 1225

Himachal Pradesh
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1. Palampur - 1261
2. Kangra- 1200

Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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1. Long Island - 1162
2. Mayabunder - 1127
3. Port Blair - 1106

Top Metro Cities
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1. Mumbai Airport - 1688
2. Mumbai City - 1476
3. Kolkata - 916
4. Ahmedabad - 469
5. Delhi Airport -378
6. Pune - 368
7. Delhi City - 366
8. Chennai City - 269
9. Hyderabad - 220
10. Bengaluru City - 145
11. Bengaluru Airport - 128
12. Chennai Airport - 109
Driest Cities in last 2 months from June 1 (All from Tamil Nadu)
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1. Thoothukudi - 0
2. Pamban - 0
3. Karur - 0
4. Madurai City - 7.5
5. Trichy Airport - 9.3
6. Madurai Airport - 13.1
7. Palayamkottai - 13.8
8. Coimbatore Airport - 27.5
9. Thanjavur - 20
10. Nagapattinam - 32.8

Despite the regional disparities, India's monsoon performance so far has been largely favourable, aiding agriculture and reducing flood risk across most parts of the country.