Weak monsoon pushes July rain deficit to 44% in city, 38% in Haryana

Gurgaon and most of Haryana experienced below-average rainfall in July 2023, prompting concerns about agricultural productivity and water scarcity. The delayed formation of La Nina and a neutral Indian Ocean Dipole impacted monsoon conditions. Last year, the region saw surplus rainfall, highlighting the erratic weather patterns possibly tied to climate change and affecting farmers reliant on monsoon rains.