Monsoon Pause to Bring Hot, Humid Conditions Across Maharashtra and Other Regions
Monsoon Pause to Bring Hot, Humid Conditions Across Maharashtra and Other Regions
11 July, 2026: After days of widespread rainfall across the country, the southwest monsoon is expected to take a temporary break, bringing dry weather to several states, including Maharashtra. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this phase is likely to continue for the next five to seven days.
The recent spell of rain improved the country’s seasonal rainfall after June witnessed one of the driest periods in decades. However, meteorologists say the monsoon trough has shifted towards the Himalayan foothills, allowing dry winds from western regions to reduce rainfall activity over much of central, western and northwestern India.
States likely to experience a lull in rainfall include Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. These regions are expected to witness mostly dry weather along with warm and humid conditions over the coming week.
In contrast, rainfall activity is expected to remain strong over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and the northeastern states, where heavy to very heavy showers are likely to continue as the monsoon axis shifts northwards.
The IMD had earlier forecast July rainfall to be around 94% of the long-period average, indicating slightly below-normal precipitation for the month. Experts say the upcoming dry spell is consistent with that forecast and could affect newly sown kharif crops in rain-fed areas if it persists for an extended period.
Weather experts have clarified that short breaks in monsoon activity are a normal part of the season. Another active spell of rain is expected later this month as fresh low-pressure systems are likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal.
Until then, residents in the affected states should be prepared for hotter, more humid weather and keep track of the latest weather updates, as conditions can change quickly during the monsoon season.
