On July 9, 2026, the south-west monsoon covered the entire country. This date was delayed by just one day from July 8. This was the slowest extension of the monsoon since 2021, when it reached the entire country on July 13. But a warning has also come with this news. IMD said that the active period of monsoon is now ending and the rainfall will reduce again from July 15. Why will the rains reduce and what will happen next…

When and how did monsoon cover the entire country?

Monsoon entered Kerala on June 4 this year i.e. three days late from June 1. After this, the pace of monsoon remained very slow for about two weeks. June 2026 was the fifth driest June in 126 years. Between June 1 and 30, the country received only 99.5 mm rainfall, i.e. 40% less than normal. But in the first week of July the monsoon made a strong comeback. Between July 1 and 8, the country received 42% more rainfall than normal. At this fast pace, the monsoon completed its expansion across the country on July 9 by covering the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

This was the slowest expansion since 2021, but historically this is not unusual. Since 1971, monsoon has covered the country anytime between 16 June (2013) to 15 August (2002).

How much rain did it rain and how much was the loss?

Between June 1 and July 9, a total of 205 mm rainfall occurred in the country. Whereas the general average of this period is 233.1 mm. That means till July 9, there was 14% rain deficit in the country. For comparison, let’s see how much improvement happened:

date	rain loss
30 June	40%
7th July	17%
9th July	14%

Meaning, in just 9 days the rain deficit reduced from 40% to 14%. However, the territorial distribution has been very uneven:

• East and North-East India: 38% decrease
• Bihar: 53% reduction
• Jharkhand: 43% reduction
• Punjab: 37% reduction
• Uttar Pradesh: 27% reduction
• South Peninsula: 15% reduction
• North-West: 9% decrease

In contrast, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Odisha received 3% more rainfall.

What warning has IMD given?

The biggest news is that the active period of monsoon is now ending. IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra clearly said, ‘The active phase is now over. The rain will gradually reduce from July 10 and will remain like this for the next two weeks.

OP Sreejeet, IMD scientist and head of the Climate Monitoring Group, also reiterated the same thing, ‘Due to the northward shift of the monsoon trough, rainfall activity will start reducing from July 10. We can expect below normal rainfall in the country from July 15.

Which states will be most affected?

There will be very less rainfall in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana for the next 5-7 days. Rain will continue in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Northeast.

IMD had already predicted below normal (less than 94%) rainfall for July 2026. For the entire monsoon season (June-September), IMD has predicted 90% of normal rainfall, which is due to El Nino.

Is 14% rain deficit dangerous?

The deficit of 14% falls under IMD’s ‘normal’ classification. According to IMD, 19% less to 19% more rainfall than normal is considered ‘normal’. However, if the rainfall is reduced by 20% to 59%, then it is called ‘deficient’. If there is a deficiency of 60% or more, then it comes in the ‘scanty’ category.

Meteorologists declare drought when seasonal rainfall in an area is less than 75% of normal. It is further divided into two categories:

• Moderate Drought: 26% to 50% reduction
• Severe Drought: More than 50% reduction

What has been the impact on Kharif crops?

The delay in monsoon and drought in June has had a direct impact on the sowing of Kharif crops.

• So far sowing has been done in 350.85 lakh hectares.
• 91.95 lakh hectares less sowing compared to last year
• Soybean and cotton have been most affected

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that farmers have been advised to sow low water crops like maize, millet and moong. The government has prepared a national seed stock of 1.75 lakh quintals. 262 sensitive districts are being monitored.

Why the slowest monsoon after 2021?

There were three major reasons for the delay this year:

• Weak cross-equatorial winds, which bring the monsoon
• Lazy monsoon trough, which is necessary for rain
• Strong El Nino, which weakens the monsoon

IMD says that rainfall will reduce from July 10 and will become below normal from July 15. What does it mean:

• While the deficit reduced from 40% to 14% in a week, this deficit may increase again due to less rainfall in the next two weeks.
• This will be a challenge for Kharif crops, especially in areas where there has already been less rainfall.
• The water level in the reservoirs is lower than last year.
• S&P Global Ratings has warned that a weak monsoon could impact rural demand, agricultural income and inflation.

However, one ray of hope is that there is a possibility of rain again in late July.

What is the real picture of the weather?

• Good news: By July 9, monsoon covered the entire country. Losses reduced from 40% to 14% in a week. There was good rain in Central India.
• Worrying news: Rain has been decreasing since July 10. ‘Below normal’ rainfall is expected from July 15. There is a shortage of 38% in Eastern India. Kharif sowing is less by 92 lakh hectares. The threat of El Nino still persists.

IMD says that the deficit of 14% is currently in the ‘normal’ category, but due to less rain in the next two weeks, this deficit may increase again.

Such a scene is being seen in Gurugram itself during the first rain of monsoon, which has exposed the preparations of the administration. Within a few hours of the rain that started on Tuesday afternoon, a large part of the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) caved in near Sunbeam Company in Narsinghpur area.

Due to the sinking of this road, two vehicles also got stuck in it, which could be freed after a lot of effort. Its pictures and videos have also surfaced. The repair work of this road has also been started, but due to this people are facing the problem of traffic jam while travelling.

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Jam caused due to subsidence of part of National Highway

Due to subsidence of a part of the National Highway (NH-48), there was a several kilometer long jam on the Delhi Jaipur Highway, causing a lot of trouble to the people. After this, Gurugram traffic police reached the spot and tried to clear the jam. The traffic police diverted the route for the convenience of the drivers. Apart from this, there have been reports of road subsidence in other areas of Gurugram also.

Waterlogging at many places exposed the preparations

In fact, the situation of waterlogging at many places due to a few hours of rain on Tuesday has exposed the truth of the administration’s pre-monsoon preparations. Pictures of water filling the potholes on the road outside the residence of Haryana Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh have also surfaced.

Apart from this, heavy traffic jams have been seen due to waterlogging on many major routes including Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Hero Honda Chowk, Sector-15 and service lane of Expressway. Thousands of people had to remain stuck in the traffic jam for hours. Meanwhile, Gurugram Police has also issued a traffic advisory for the general public, so that the traffic remains smooth and safe.

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7 July 2026 morning… Suddenly the earth cracked near Meenakshi Bridge at Kallady near Meppadi in Wayanad district of Kerala. The debris from the excavation of the under-construction tunnel road project (Anakkampoyil-Meppadi Twin Tunnel) fell down. In this accident, one laborer died, seven were injured and seven are still missing. Relief and rescue teams rescued six people from the debris, but more than 10 people are still feared buried under the debris. Even two years ago, more than 400 people had died in the tragedy. Why is Wayanad becoming a graveyard and where has the government failed?

Dilip Buildcon is responsible for the project work.

This accident also hit a mosque, a house and a bus stop. The tunnel project is being built by Dilip Buildcon, while the project is being monitored by Konkan Railway Corporation.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan clearly said, ‘This is the negligence of the contractor.’ He told that on June 20 itself, the District Collector and Disaster Management Authority had ordered the contractor to remove the excavation debris, but the contractor ignored it. Agriculture Minister T. Siddiq directly called it a ‘man-made disaster’.

In the last 24 hours, 265 mm of rain was recorded in this area. This rain was not such that it could not be predicted in advance. The weather department had already issued a yellow alert.

But this is not the first tragedy

On July 30, 2024, Wayanad witnessed the worst natural disaster in its history. Between 2 and 4 in the night, several landslides occurred one after the other in Mundakkai, Churalmala and Punchirimattam. The debris, which started from a height of 1,550 meters, flowed for 8 kilometers and destroyed an area of ​​86,000 square meters.

In April 2025, the government told Parliament that 298 people had died, including 32 missing people who were declared dead. However, this is a government figure. The reality is much worse than this. According to relief agencies, more than 400 people were killed.

1,721 houses were affected in a single night. 1,247 people from Mundakkai, 2,162 people from Churalmala and 1,424 people from Attamala were rendered homeless. 6,759 people had to take shelter in 53 relief camps. The main bridge collapsed, hampering rescue operations. 212 bodies and 140 body parts were recovered.

Why is Wayanad being called ‘cemetery’?

There are three big reasons for this:

• Geography and Geology: Wayanad is situated on the very sensitive eco-system of the Western Ghats. The rocks here are gneiss and schist i.e. of Precambrian era, which are very fragile. There are natural cracks in these rocks, which become weaker by absorbing water during rains. In the 48 hours before the 2024 landslide, 572.6 mm of rain fell, which was 200 percent more than the IMD’s forecast. Vythiri taluk of Wayanad was declared Eco-Sensitive Zone-1 by the Western Ghats Ecology Panel, but the development work did not stop.
• Warnings ignored: In 2011, the Madhav Gadgil Committee had warned that large infrastructure projects and mining in sensitive areas of the Western Ghats should be banned. The Kerala government put that report on hold. The Hume Center for Ecology had issued a warning 16 hours before the 2024 landslide, but the district administration ignored it because it was not part of the official system. The central government had also warned of heavy rains and landslides on 23, 24, 25 and 26 July, but the state government did not take it seriously.
• Ignoring the environment in the race for development: In the last few years, resorts, roads, tourist facilities and plantations have expanded rapidly in Wayanad. Trees were replaced by concrete and gardens. The land that can absorb rain water decreased and the pressure on unstable slopes increased. According to ‘Sliding Earth, Scattered Lives’, a report published in September 2025, ‘The Wayanad landslide was not the anger of nature, but was a direct result of careless interference by humans and the failure of the government.’

How did the government fail?

There are 4 major reasons for the government’s failure:

1. Not taking warnings seriously

In three decades, landslides had occurred in Wayanad in 1984 (14 deaths), 1992 (11 deaths), 2007 (4 deaths) and 2019 (Puthumala). Despite this, ward-level evacuation plans were not made. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority did not have any site-specific plan for Meppadi Panchayat. Evacuation was limited to only one ward.

2. Negligence in relief and rehabilitation

After the disaster of 2024, the Kerala government sought immediate assistance of Rs 1,202 crore from the Centre. In November 2024, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Center gave disaster relief to other states without their asking, but Wayanad’s demand was ignored. The Center refused to declare the disaster as a ‘disaster of serious nature’, blocking aid from international agencies and loan waivers from banks.

In October 2025, the Kerala High Court accused the Center of ‘failing the Wayanad victims’. The court said, ‘The central government has disappointed the people of Wayanad by refusing to use its powers.’ The court also condemned the ‘Shylockian methods’ of loan recovery from banks.

3. Same mistake repeated in 2026 also

The accident of July 7, 2026 shows that even after two years have passed, no lesson has been learned. On June 20, the District Collector ordered the contractor to remove the debris, but the contractor procrastinated. Konkan Railway was already warned about the landslide, but no action was taken.

4. Politics of not giving the status of ‘national disaster’

The Center refused to declare the 2024 landslide as a ‘national disaster’. This simply meant that help could not be received from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), the path to international aid remained closed and no legal basis could be created for loan waiver of the victims.

Wayanad is not just a natural disaster, it is a system failure

In Wayanad the earth does not slip just because of rain. It slips due to carelessness, ignoring warnings, ignoring the laws of nature and the failure of the government. Madhav Gadgil had said in 2024 itself, ‘Wayanad disaster is man-made.’ The accident of 2026 is proof that both the Kerala government and the central government together allowed Wayanad to become a ‘cemetery’. More than 400 deaths, thousands homeless, parents swept away in the debris in front of their children. Even after two years, same circumstances, same mistakes and same carelessness.

Monsoon is progressing slowly in Uttar Pradesh. Rain was seen in many parts of the state on Sunday, which brought some relief to the people from the humid and sticky heat. Even today the Meteorological Department has warned of rain and lightning in 58 districts of the state. The pace of monsoon will increase further in the coming days.

Even after the entry of monsoon in UP, people are yearning for heavy rains. At most places, only light rains are occurring, due to which people are having to endure the scorching sun and humid heat. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain today, Monday, July 6. During this period, there will be rain and thundershowers in Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and Prayagraj.

Chances of rain from Noida to Lucknow

It is partly cloudy in the capital Lucknow since morning. There may be drizzle in some areas after noon. There are chances of rain today in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj and surrounding areas also. Monsoon activities will continue in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut today, there will be light to moderate rain at some places. Monsoon will increase on 7th and 8th July and heavy rains will start in the state from 9th July.

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Rain alert in 58 districts of UP

Today in Uttar Pradesh, there will be rain and thundershowers at some places in Agra, Mathura, Hathras, Aligarh, Firozabad, Etawah, Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot, Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit. Whereas in Purvanchal, there are chances of heavy rain in Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra.

Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Etah, Mainpuri, Kannauj, Auraiya, Kanpur, Unnao, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Amethi, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Sultanpur, Jaunpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau, Yellow alert has been given for light rain at one or two places in Ballia, Deoria, Ghazipur and Sant Ravidas Nagar today.

Know when it will rain heavily

Monsoon activities will further intensify in the state from July 9. After which good rain has been predicted in most parts. Due to which people can get relief from the humid heat. According to the Meteorological Department, due to rain in the next two days, the maximum temperature of the state may drop by 4-6 degrees.

The temperature in countries like France, Germany, Spain and Italy has gone above 40 degrees Celsius. France’s national temperature index reached 29.8 degrees Celsius, the highest figure since measurements began in 1947. On June 28, the temperature in Germany’s eastern city of Köchen was recorded at 41.7 degrees Celsius, while in Palluia in western France the temperature reached 43.8 degrees Celsius. But there is a big problem amidst this heat that only 20% of the houses in Europe have air conditioners. Despite this, Europe is becoming the world’s largest emerging AC market. After all, why is AC so rare in Europe and yet how is it becoming the market king?

Why is there so much shortage of AC in European homes?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are 5 major reasons for this shortage:

1. Earlier it was not so hot

In America and Japan, about 90% of people’s homes have AC. That means 80% of the population of Europe does not have AC and they are living without AC in this scorching heat. Summers in Northern Europe used to be very mild. Vincent Vigui, a researcher at the Center for International Research on Environment and Development in Paris, said, ‘Until now, in the climate of the 20th century and earlier, there was no need for air conditioning in most parts of France, because both winter and summer were mild. This is changing with climate change. Earlier the summer season was limited only to July-August and the average temperature remained below 27 degrees Celsius, so there was no need for AC.

2. Houses were not built to extract heat

Old houses in Europe were built keeping long winters in mind. Thick walls, small windows and a design that keeps the heat inside. Many buildings are very old and it is not easy to install AC in them. Apart from this, there are strict rules on historical and heritage buildings. Installation of external AC unit is not allowed in these. Thierry, an electrician from France, said that he is getting so much demand for ’emergency’ AC installation that he is worried.

3. Very high electricity prices

Electricity prices in Europe are about two and a half times higher than in America. In 2024, the price of industrial electricity in the EU was about two and a half times that of the US. The cost of running an AC is out of the reach of many European families.

4. Installation costs and permit hassles

The cost of installing AC in Europe is very high. It is more than 1,000 euros (about Rs 90,000). In many places, to install AC, permission from the landlord is required and many strict rules have to be followed.

5. Environmental concerns and political debate

There is a big political and social debate going on in Europe regarding AC. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), cooling will account for 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Many people fear that large-scale use of ACs will deepen the climate crisis.

AC penetration in Europe varies greatly from country to country. According to IEA:

• More than 50% of homes in Italy have AC, which has almost doubled since 2013.
• About 40% of the houses in Spain have AC.
• In France, 28% of houses and only 13% of apartments have AC.
• Only 6% of the houses in Germany have AC.
• In Britain only 4% of the houses have AC.

According to IEA, the number of ACs has increased by almost half in the last 10 years. Annual sales are now 30% more than 5 years ago.

How much did sales jump this year?

This heatwave of 2026 has taken AC sales to record levels:

• Carrefour (large French retail chain): By 6:30 pm on June 29, 2026, 30,000 AC units had been sold. This is ‘a thousand times more than a normal day’. Carrefour said that last week the sales of ACs, fans and coolers increased by 1,000% compared to normal.
• Amazon: Last week, AC sales almost doubled compared to the same period in 2025. Sales increased after June 19.
• JD.com (Joybuy- European online platform): Between June 19-25, AC sales increased almost 40 times compared to the first week of June. Sales of media portasplit increased by approximately 42 times, sales of floor fans increased by more than 80 times and sales of neck fans increased by more than 120 times.
• Media (Chinese company): Sales of portable split ACs designed for Europe are expected to reach 2 lakh units in 2026, doubling from 2025. This model has been completely sold out in Germany, France, Netherlands and Britain. Sales through the media’s German e-commerce channels rose 37% year-on-year in May, while those in Spain and France increased 108%.
• Samsung (South Korea): Europe recorded double-digit sales growth in the first half. This includes major markets like Italy, Spain and France. A company spokesperson said, ‘With temperatures expected to rise further from June, we expect continued demand during the peak cooling season.’
• TCL: AC sales in Western Europe grew 27% year-on-year in Q2. In Northern Europe and France the increase was 300%, while in Spain there was a 100% increase.
• China’s exports: Domestic AC exports from China to Western European countries increased by 9.7% in the first five months of 2026. The growth in mobile AC category was more than 70%. Many Chinese companies said that consumers in Western European markets are standing in queues to buy ACs. Stock is running out in offline stores and the demand is much higher.
• Xiaomi: Foot traffic at the Paris store increased 84% and total sales increased 79% in the week of June 21-28.
• Alibaba (Spain, Sweden, Belgium): AC orders in Spain almost doubled in June, while wholesale orders for fans increased by 378% in Sweden and 114% in Belgium.
• Speedle (Chinese platform): In June, tremendous growth was seen in the European market in cooling categories like mobile AC, ice maker, electric fan. In Britain, sales of ice makers increased 10 times, while in Germany and France, fans and cooling gadgets are being sold three times more every week. There was a year-on-year increase of 4.6 times in Germany and 3 times in France.

How many ACs will there be in Europe by 2050?

According to IEA, the number of AC units in the EU could double from 2019 to 275 million by 2050. According to another IEA estimate, about 130 million AC units will be installed in the EU by 2030 and this number may quadruple by 2050.

What is the debate in Europe about AC?

In Europe the AC debate is most heated in France. According to a report in NYMag, this heatwave has fueled ‘a fierce political debate’:

• Right wing (Marine Le Pen): Are advocating installation of ACs with subsidy on a large scale. They argue that this is necessary for the safety of the elderly and weaker sections.
• Left or Green Party: Traditionally, people are against AC, but now the Green Party has also admitted that ‘now air conditioning has become necessary to some extent.’

According to experts, the debate in France has come down to whether people are ‘for’ or ‘against’ ACs, while the real question is how to make buildings better suited to the hot climate. At the same time, the European Union has refused to jump into this debate.

So will AC alone be able to keep the European cool?

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned, ‘Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, which is warming at twice the rate of the global average.’ He told that currently 15 crore people are living in extreme heat in Europe and since June 21, more than 1,300 deaths have occurred across Europe. There have been at least 1,000 deaths in France alone.

Google Trends data shows that in June 2026, search interest for air conditioners reached a record high in Britain, Germany and France. The search index in Britain increased from 10 in 2022 to 100 in 2026, in Germany from 16 to 100 and in France from 18 to 100.

There is a long wait for monsoon this year in Mumbai. The last week of June has started, but the people of Mumbai are suffering due to the heat. Due to extreme heat and lack of rain, water shortage has also increased. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a big alert regarding rain. According to the Meteorological Department, the South-West Monsoon has continued its progress by advancing into many more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar on June 22.

South-west monsoon may advance further into Mumbai in the next 48 hours

According to the Meteorological Department, the northern limit of monsoon is currently passing through Alibaug, Pune, Nizamabad, Dantewada, Balangir, Sundergarh, Chatra, Gaya and Muzaffarpur. The Meteorological Department has said that the conditions remain favorable during the next 48 hours, due to which the South-West Monsoon may advance into the remaining parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai.

Apart from this, there is a possibility of monsoon advancing in other areas of Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar. At present, the Meteorological Department is continuously monitoring the progress of monsoon. If favorable conditions continue, the official entry of monsoon may take place in Mumbai soon.

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However, rain was seen around Mumbai on June 21-22.

Light rain was seen in Mumbai and surrounding areas on the morning of Sunday 21st June and Monday 22nd June. However, after the rain stopped, the strong sunlight changed the mood of the weather and the effect of heat started becoming visible. After the new update of the Meteorological Department, Mumbaikars are expecting the arrival of monsoon soon.

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Numerology: Sawan 2026 is considered to have special significance for the worship of Lord Shiva. This year during Saavan Surya and Shiva element A special spiritual coincidence is taking place, due to which the importance of Shiva worship, mantra chanting and meditation increases further. According to astrological beliefs, Sun is a symbol of self-confidence, energy and leadership, while Lord Shiva is considered the presiding deity of consciousness, balance and spiritual power. In such a situation, chanting Shiva mantras in the holy month of Saavan can become a medium for mental peace and balance and spiritual progress.

According to Numerology, every person has a radix number, which is determined by his date of birth. Chanting the mantra according to your radix number can give more strength to its positive energy. Let us know which Shiva Mantra is considered auspicious for your number in Saavan 2026.

Radix 1: Self-confidence and effect of Shiva’s grace will increase in Saavan.

Sun is considered to be the lord of Radix 1, which is the factor of self-confidence, leadership ability and respect. Such people believe in moving forward on their own, but sometimes they may face challenges due to ego or excessive self-confidence. Worship of Lord Shiva in Saavan is considered helpful in balancing one’s personality and providing mental peace.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Namah Shivay”

This mantra is considered to give right direction to self-confidence and increase positive energy in life. Chanting this mantra 108 times daily during Sawan can strengthen the mind’s stability and decision-making ability.

Radix 2: You will get the blessing of mental peace in Saavan.

Radix number 2 is influenced by the Moon. Such people are emotional, sensitive and give importance to relationships. Their mind often gets easily affected, due to which mental ups and downs can be seen. Worshiping Shiva in Sawan is considered especially beneficial for them because Lord Shiva wears the moon on his head.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Someshvaraya Namah”

Chanting this mantra is considered helpful in reducing mental stress and maintaining emotional balance. Regular chanting can increase self-confidence and peace of mind.

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Radix 3: Chances of knowledge and spiritual progress in Saavan

Radix number 3 is considered to be related to the planet Jupiter. Such people are known for knowledge, education, spirituality and leadership abilities. They have a strong desire to gain respect in the society and are also capable of guiding others.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or “Om Gurve Namah”

Chanting these mantras in Sawan is considered to increase knowledge, wisdom and positive thinking. This mantra is considered especially auspicious for students, teachers and people associated with the administrative sector.

Radix 4: Obstacles of life can be removed in Saavan

Radix number 4 is considered a mysterious and conflicting number in numerology. Sudden changes and unexpected circumstances may be more common in the lives of such people. Therefore they require mental strength and spiritual strength.

Auspicious Mantra: Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: “Om Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtivardhanam. Urvarukamiva Bandhananammrityormukshiya Mamritat॥”

This mantra is considered to be one of the most influential mantras of Lord Shiva. Its regular chanting in Sawan is considered helpful in removing negative thoughts, increasing self-confidence and bringing positivity in life.

Radix 5: Concentration and decision making ability will increase in Saavan.

Radix number 5 is associated with planet Mercury. Such people are intelligent, clever, communication skilled and willing to learn new things. However, sometimes their mind changes very quickly, due to which they may feel lack of concentration.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”

This mantra of Lord Ganesha is considered a symbol of intelligence, wisdom and success. Chanting this mantra in Sawan is considered helpful in removing obstacles in work and developing positive thinking.

Radix 6: There will be balance in relationships and life in Saavan.

Radix number 6 is related to the planet Venus. Such people have attractive personality, special interest towards art, love and beauty. They give importance to their family and relationships and like a life full of comforts and luxuries.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Shukraya Namah” or “Om Namah Shivay”

Chanting these mantras in Saavan is considered to increase balance in life, mental peace and positive energy. This mantra can help in establishing harmony between physical and spiritual life.

Radix 7: Spirituality will awaken in Saavan

Number 7 is considered a symbol of spirituality, research and mystical knowledge. Such people are deep thinkers and introspectors. Many times they like to stay away from the crowd and wish to know the deep secrets of life.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Ketve Namah” or “Om Hreem Sambashivay Namah”

Chanting these mantras is considered helpful in increasing spiritual awareness and concentrating the mind. Regular chanting in Sawan can develop spiritual peace and positive attitude.

Radix 8: You will get strength of patience and relief from struggles in Saavan.

Saturn is considered to be the lord of number 8. Such people are hardworking, disciplined and believe in karma. They often achieve success in life after struggle and patience. Therefore, worshiping Shiva in Saavan has special importance for them.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Shanaishcharaya Namah” or “Om Rudraya Namah”

Chanting these mantras is considered to increase patience, self-confidence and mental strength. Regular chanting can provide strength to face the challenges of life.

Radix 9: Courage and positivity will increase in Saavan.

Radix number 9 is believed to be related to the planet Mars. Such people are courageous, energetic, have leadership abilities and are dedicated towards their goals. They have amazing ability to struggle and fight difficult situations.

Auspicious Mantra: “Om Angarakaya Namah” or “Om Hanumate Namah”

Chanting these mantras in Sawan is considered to increase self-confidence, courage and positive energy. These mantras are also considered helpful in controlling anger and channeling your energy in the right direction.

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The maximum temperature recorded in Delhi on Saturday was 40.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.6 degrees more than normal. There was a hot and humid atmosphere in the city amid the possibility of delay in the arrival of south-west monsoon. The Meteorological Department has said that there may be very light rain with thunder in some areas of the city during the night.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted generally cloudy sky and rain with thunder for Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius respectively. Data from different stations showed that the maximum temperature recorded at Palam on Saturday was 39.9 degrees Celsius, which was 0.9 degrees above normal, while the temperature at Lodhi Road was recorded at 40.1 degrees Celsius, which was 2.1 degrees above normal.

The Ridge weather station recorded a temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius, which was 0.2 degrees above normal, and Ayanagar recorded 40.4 degrees Celsius, which was 0.8 degrees below normal. According to IMD, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung Observatory, the main center of the city, was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, which was 0.7 degrees above normal.

The minimum temperature recorded in Palam was 26.5 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees below normal. The temperature in Lodhi Road is 27 degrees Celsius, which is one degree less than normal. The temperature in Ridge was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius which is 2.5 degrees below normal and the temperature in Ayanagar was 27.7 degrees Celsius which is 0.2 degrees below normal.

Will have to wait for monsoon till first week of July

This year, Delhi may have to wait till the first week of July for the arrival of south-west monsoon, whereas usually the moon moon hits the national capital by June 27. Weather experts say that the reason for this delay is the absence of favorable weather systems that usually help the rain-bringing winds move towards north-west India.

Delhi’s air quality in moderate category

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category and the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 132 in the evening. According to CPCB, AQI between 0 to 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.

Sawan month 2026: The month of Sawan is not just a season of rain or greenery, but it is considered the most sacred time for devotion and blessings of Lord Shiva. It is believed that even a small devotion done in this month can bring special blessings of Bholenath.

Therefore, if some small changes are made in home and life before the start of Sawan, then the path to positive energy, peace and prosperity can be opened. Let us know what things should be kept in mind before Sawan and what changes are considered necessary.

Make a new start by cleaning the house

It is considered very important to clean the house thoroughly before the arrival of Sawan. It is said that Lord Shiva resides only in clean and holy places.

Therefore, clean every corner of the house and throw out old, broken or useless things. Due to this, lightness and positive energy is felt in the house.

remove negative things from home

In this holy month, try to keep the atmosphere of the house calm and virtuous. Therefore, it is considered better to stay away from things like onion, garlic, alcohol, cigarettes and non-vegetarian food.

This not only cleans the environment, but also keeps the mind calm and concentrates on worship.

Also read- Santan Prapti Ke Upay: Do these 6 easy measures for the happiness of children, laughter will echo in the house.

Be sure to bring these auspicious things home

Damru: Damru is considered a symbol of the energy of Lord Shiva. Keeping it in the worship place of the house removes negativity and increases positivity in the environment.

Statue of Nandi: Nandi is considered to be the most beloved devotee of Lord Shiva. Keeping the idol of Nandi in front of Shiva temple brings stability in devotion and increases faith in the mind.

Rudraksh: Rudraksha is considered a very sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. Keeping or wearing it at home calms the mind and helps in concentrating.

remove broken idols from home

If there is a broken or broken idol of any God or Goddess in the house, then it should be immersed respectfully before Sawan. Keeping such idols in the house is not considered auspicious, as they can cause negative energy.

It is also important to remove closed things

Clocks lying closed in the house, especially those kept in the temple, are considered a sign of stagnant energy. Similarly, torn religious books should also be removed with respect, so that the atmosphere of the house remains pure.

Importance of meditation and simplicity in Saavan

Sleeping on the ground is also considered auspicious on certain days of Sawan, especially on Mondays. This brings humility in the mind and deepens the feeling of devotion. It is also considered a kind of self-discipline that brings balance in life.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com does not endorse or confirm any information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.

This time the monsoon arrived in the country on June 4, but after that it seems as if it has come to a standstill somewhere. Clouds are gathering and thundering, but it is not raining. The normal rainfall in the month of June across the country is 72.2 mm, but this time between June 4 and 18, only 42.1 mm rainfall has occurred, i.e. a decrease of 42 percent. The worst condition is in Central India, where the rain deficiency has reached 62 to 65 percent. The situation is even worse in Gujarat. A huge reduction of 91 percent has been recorded there. Rainfall has reduced by 79 percent in Maharashtra, 66 percent in Jharkhand and 65 percent in Chhattisgarh. The question is why is this happening? There are clouds and thunder, but why is it not raining?

Why are the clouds thundering, but not raining?

Usually, monsoon spreads over the entire country by mid-June. But this time it could not happen. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) gives 5 major reasons for this:

1.El Nino: The biggest enemy

The sea water in the Pacific Ocean is warming, which is called El Nino in simple language. American weather agency NOAA had confirmed this on June 11. El Nino weakens the monsoon, which changes the direction of winds and reduces moisture. This is the biggest reason for lack of rain. IMD has also predicted the 2026 monsoon to be ‘below normal’ (about 90% of the long period average).

2. Somali jet weak: ‘pipe’ of moisture closed

The Somali jet is a strong flow of winds that carries moisture from the east coast of Africa to the Arabian Sea. This is the engine of monsoon. But this time the westerly jet stream has shifted more southwards than usual. Due to this, the eastern jet stream has been suppressed, which is necessary for cloud formation and thunderstorms. As a result, there is moisture in the air, but clouds are not forming.

3. Both branches of Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are weak

Monsoon has two branches – Arabian Sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch. This time both are weak. The Arabian Sea branch is weak and scattered. Large scale clouds are not forming on the west coast. At the same time, in the Bay of Bengal branch, it is producing only sporadic thunder and lightning, but is not able to bring heavy rain.

4. Infiltration of dry air

Dry air is coming into the country from the north and north-west. This dry air has prevented clouds from forming. Clouds will form only when there is moisture, but the dry air is not allowing moisture to come in. No clouds are visible at all in large parts of Gujarat.

5. Interference of Western Disturbance

Western disturbance has kept the clouds confined to North India and the Himalayas. Clouds are gathered there, whereas there are no clouds in central India and the western coast. In the picture of INSAT-3DR satellite of June 18, the densest clouds are visible in the western Himalayas and the associated northern areas. Whereas there are no clouds in Central India, Maharashtra, Gujarat and most of the monsoon core zones.

Where and how much is the shortage of rain?

According to the latest report till June 18, 2026:

State/Territory	Situation
central india	62-65% reduction
Gujarat	91% reduction
Maharashtra	79% reduction
Jharkhand	66% reduction
Chhattisgarh	65% reduction
Northeast	about 40% reduction
south india	only 4% reduction
north-west	13% more rain

Mumbai is still dry this year despite its usual date of June 11. This could be the driest June in the last decade.

What will be the effect of less rain?

The effect of this lack of rain is not limited to just the weather. This will extend to farming, water and inflation:

• Crisis on farming: Monsoon brings 75% of the country’s rainfall. June rains are very important for sowing of Kharif crops (paddy, cotton, soybean). But due to less rainfall, farmers have to stop sowing.
• Water shortage: The level of rivers, reservoirs and ponds is falling. Water cut has started in Mumbai after 12 years.
• Fear of inflation: If crops get damaged then prices of food items will increase. Danger of food inflation: Low production will disrupt the supply of vegetables, pulses and oilseeds. Experts say that food inflation can reach the level of 5%. Just like what happened in the strong El Nino year of 2015.
• Crisis on Hydro Power: Due to less rainfall, the water level of rivers decreases and hydro power is deeply affected. The storage in KSEB reservoirs in Kerala has come down to 21 percent. Kerala government has imposed power cut from 6 to 12 midnight from June 17 to 30. There is a 14 percent rainfall deficit in the state and if the drought continues, the dams may dry up. Apart from this, the demand for electricity has increased in the entire country. The increasing use of heat and AC has taken the country’s peak electricity demand beyond 270 GW. When hydro power decreases, dependence on coal and gas will increase, due to which electricity can become expensive.

When will it rain?

The good news is that according to meteorologists, there are signs of the situation changing:

• From 20th June 2026: Humidity will start increasing over the Arabian Sea. Somali jets may become stronger.
• 22-23 June 2026: A low pressure area is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. This is enough to advance the monsoon.
• 23 June 2026: Monsoon may advance on the west coast (Maharashtra, Gujarat).
• Around June 25th: Monsoon may reach Mumbai.

However, meteorologists say that it will be difficult to fulfill such a huge shortfall. The deficit in June could go up to 40-45 percent.

What is the opinion of experts?

IMD Director Dr. Mrityunjay Mahapatra said, ‘At present the moisture over the Arabian Sea is weak, progress is expected towards the west from June 23.’

At the same time, weather expert Navdeep Dahiya says, ‘There is no hope of improvement before June 23. There is also a possibility of formation of Super El Nino in the coming days, which may further weaken the monsoon of 2026.