How Telangana’s July rainfall reduced deficit from 61% to near normal in 15 days

Youth try to catch fish from overflowing water at Mahbub Sagar Tank in Sangareddy District on Friday (July ,31 2026) | Photo Credit: MOHD ARIF After a faltering start, July (2026) turned the tide for Telangana’s monsoon. The month, typically the wettest during the southwest monsoon season, began on a disappointing note with large parts of the State receiving little to no rainfall. By July 16, Telangana was staring at a massive 61% rainfall deficit, raising concerns over the progress of the monsoon. However, the second half of the month brought a dramatic turnaround as widespread spells of rain swept across the State, almost erasing the shortfall by the month’s end.224.3 mm of rainfall received against normal 227.6 mmAccording to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS),