Mumbai, June 10 -- According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon has taken a pause after marking a robust start to the season, resulting in an almost 25% deficiency during the first week of the 2025 season. Rainfall between June 1 and June 8 was recorded at 20.4 millimetres, while the normal level for this period is around 27.2 millimetres. The monsoon has stalled over parts of Maharashtra and North Bengal since around May 29. IMD has said the monsoon is likely to enter an active phase over South Peninsular India.
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