India's Southwest Monsoon 2026 had progressed to 104% of normal by August 8, 2026, according to the IMD August bulletin. Kharif sowing of major crops — paddy, pulses, oilseeds, and cotton — showed good progress. North India (Haryana, Punjab, UP) received above-normal rainfall. Rajasthan and Gujarat had some deficit areas. Flood situations continued in Odisha and Bihar, with the Mahanandi, Ganga, and Bagmati rivers at high levels. IMD issued Red Alerts for Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal for August 9-13.
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India Monsoon 2026 at 104% of Normal by August 8 — Strong Kharif Sowing; Floods Continue in Odisha and Bihar
Key Points
- India's Southwest Monsoon 2026 had progressed to 104% of normal by August 8, 2026, according to the IMD August bulletin
- Kharif sowing of major crops — paddy, pulses, oilseeds, and cotton — showed good progress
- North India (Haryana, Punjab, UP) received above-normal rainfall
- Rajasthan and Gujarat had some deficit areas
- Flood situations continued in Odisha and Bihar, with the Mahanandi, Ganga, and Bagmati rivers at high levels
- IMD issued Red Alerts for Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal for August 9-13
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• India Monsoon 2026: 104% of normal by August 8; IMD bulletin • Kharif sowing: good progress in paddy, pulses, oilseeds, cotton • Flood situations: Odisha + Bihar (Mahanandi, Ganga, Bagmati rivers) • IMD Red Alerts (Aug 9-13): Northeast India + Sub-Himalayan West Bengal
