India monsoon shifts toward more extreme weather

India's monsoon is becoming more erratic with rainfall coming in harder, shorter spurts.

In 2026, the Indian Meteorological Department forecast a weak monsoon at 92% of the long-period average.

Mumbai experienced a delayed onset of monsoon, with little rain until late June, followed by an entire July's worth of rain in the first week.

Gujarat has been hit by heavy downpours in short periods with dry spells in between.

Assam, with a 30% rain deficit, saw 900 villages submerged and at least 80 deaths from flooding.