The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that India experienced exceptionally high rainfall during August 2025, with several states receiving significant showers. The IMD Director General, Mrityunjay Mohapatra, indicated that monsoon activity strengthened in the second half of August, and this active phase is expected to persist through September, resulting in above-normal rainfall. The all-India rainfall for August was 268.1 mm, the 7th highest since 2001 and 45th since 1901. North-west India’s rainfall was the highest since 2001, at 265.0 mm, and the 13th highest since 1901. South Peninsular India recorded 250.6 mm of rainfall, ranking 3rd highest since 2001 and 8th since 1901. The primary driver of the heavy rainfall was the formation of four low-pressure systems within a fifteen-day period in August, which greatly influenced the seasonal rainfall and impacted national weather patterns. The average maximum temperature was 31.08°C, the 22nd highest since 1901, and the average minimum temperature was 23.96°C, the 7th highest since 1901. The mean temperature of 27.52°C was also recorded as the 15th highest since 1901.
For September, the IMD predicts that the overall rainfall across the country will likely be above normal. While most areas are likely to experience normal to above-normal rainfall, parts of northeast and east India, the extreme southern peninsula, and some areas in northwest India may receive below-normal rainfall. The IMD DG mentioned that there is no immediate forecast regarding monsoon withdrawal, but pointed out a delay in recent years.
