IMD: India driest August in 3 years 16% below average
India
India just had its driest August in three years: rainfall was 16% below average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The main culprit? El Nino, a climate pattern that messes with normal monsoon rains.
India's monsoon deficit grows to 14%
Because of the weak August rains, the overall monsoon deficit has grown to 14% (up from 13% at July's end).