New Delhi. Asal Baat news. In September 2025, the country received 193.6 mm of rainfall, which is 15% above the Long Period Average (LPA) of...
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Asal Baat news.
In September 2025, the country received 193.6 mm of rainfall, which is 15% above the Long Period Average (LPA) of 167.9 mm. Figure 1(a) shows daily rainfall variation across the country during September 2025, along with the normal based on 1971–2020 data. The all India rainfall percentage departure from normal for September during 1901-
2025 is presented in Fig 1(b). Rainfall over All India (193.6 mm) was 7th highest since 2001 and 37th highest since 1901, as presented in Fig. 1(c). As shown in Fig 1(d), rainfall over Northwest India in September 2025 was 134.2 mm, 6th highest since 2001 and 35th highest since 1901. Over Central India, total rainfall was 255.3 mm, marking 5thhighest since 2001 and 16th highest since 1901, as presented in Fig 1(e). In contrast, East & Northeast India received 195.9 mm of rainfall which is 2nd lowest since 2001 and
6th lowest since 1901, as shown in Fig 1(f).
In September 2025, extremely heavy rainfall events (exceeding 204.4 mm in 24 hours ending at 0830 IST of date) were recorded over Assam & Meghalaya, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh, Konkan & Goa, Marathwada, Odisha, Punjab, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Telangana, Uttarakhand, West Madhya Pradesh, and West Uttar Pradesh. Very heavy rainfall (115.6–204.4 mm) occurred across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Jharkhand, Kerala & Mahe, Madhya Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal. Heavy rainfall events (64.5–115.5 mm) were observed over nearly all other subdivisions
The location of occurrences of heavy, very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy events is shown in the Fig. 5. Some of the major extreme rainfall events are given below;
• Telangana experienced extremely heavy to very heavy rainfall during the period of 11 – 15 September, leading to significant precipitation accumulation over several areas. This prolonged spell of intense rainfall likely resulted from sustained moisture incursion and active monsoon conditions, contributing to localized flooding and waterlogging in many regions.
• A spell of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall affected Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh during 13–18 September 2025, leading to widespread flash floods and landslides. The intense precipitation, triggered by persistent monsoon activity and orographic lifting, caused riverine flooding, road blockages, and significant damage to infrastructure in several hilly districts. Numerous landslides disrupted transportation routes and posed risks to communities in vulnerable terrains. The event highlights the region's susceptibility to high-impact weather during the late monsoon season.
• During the night of 15–16 September 2025, torrential rainfall, including a cloudburst, triggered flash floods that wreaked havoc in the Sahastradhara Tapkeshwar) area of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. The event resulted in 13 fatalities and 16 persons reported missing.
• From 16 to 18 September, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall persisted over parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, causing widespread flash floods and landslides. The districts of Chamoli and Dehradun in Uttarakhand, along with Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, were particularly affected.
• On the night of 17–18 September, major landslides occurred in several locations within the Nandananagar region of Chamoli district, including Kuntari Lagaphali, Kuntari Lagasarpani, Sera, and Dhurma, resulting in severe damage to
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