20th June

*Asian Monsoon circulation weakens and monsoon rainfall halt continues; monsoon progression hiatus crosses 11 days over many parts of peninsular India* :

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Summary

 Monsoon rainfall over India did not make any further progression over the last several days. The monsoon Northern Limit) remains stationary and the hiatus in monsoon progression has now crossed more than 11 days over several parts of peninsular India and almost close to a week over the eastern parts of India. 

All India cumulative monsoon rainfall departure as on 19th June 2026 since the 1st of June stands at an alarming -41% and in particular over central India (core monsoon zone) where agricultural activities rely more on monsoon rainfall directly, stands at -64%.

Early drought like conditions can set in over western parts of Maharashtra, where the rainfall departure value in several districts are more than 90% on the negative side. 

To end on a slight positive note, models have started indicating signs of monsoon revival (though weak) by the last week of June. This developing news and situation needs continuous monitoring. 

(Contributed by Vag. Gokul) 

Major cities like Mumbai and Pune in the state have started feeling water crisis with available water depleting faster as days progress. 

Mumbai Lakes at 9.33% of storage levels. Enough for 40 days. 

Pune Dams at approximately 20%.

Maharashtra Dams at approximately 24%.

Mumbai Colaba is - 96%, with 2 mm of rain. Scruz - 98% in deficit with 13 mms... Pune is - 100% with 0 mm as yet....Mahabaleshwar is  - 93% with 33 mms

Driest June ever: Colaba in 2014 with 55 mm... Scruz in 1995 with 82 mms... Pune in 1947 with 1.3 mm.