{
  "id": 43080,
  "title": "Meghalaya records 58% monsoon rainfall deficit, IMD raises concern",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/meghalaya-records-58-monsoon-rainfall-deficit-imd-raises-concern",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T11:45:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/meghalaya-records-58-monsoon-rainfall-deficit-imd-raises-concern-101785671140588.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Meghalaya has recorded a 58% monsoon rainfall deficit, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with only 681.5mm of rainfall between June and July compared to the seasonal average of 1,626.2mm. The situation worsened in July, with just 3.4mm of rainfall against the normal 20.1mm, placing the state in the 'Large Deficient' category. The rainfall deficit affected 10 of Meghalaya's 11 districts, with West Jaiñtia Hills experiencing the worst impact, recording a 78% shortfall. Experts warn that a prolonged rainfall deficit could negatively impact agriculture, drinking water supply, and reservoir storage.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}