The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that this June was the driest in 12 years and the fifth-driest since record-keeping began in 1901. Between June 1 and June 30, the nation experienced a 40% rainfall deficit, recording only 99.5 mm compared to the typical average of 165.3 mm. Historically, there have only been four other instances since 1901 where June rainfall dropped below the 100 mm mark: 1905, 1926, 2009, and 2014.

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