According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while overall rain in Maharashtra during the monsoon was normal, it was deficient in many regions such Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra and North Maharashtra. Rain in the rabi season from October 1 to November 15 has also been in the "large deficit" category.
October over southern peninsular India remained the sixth driest in 123 years. The collective reservoir stocks have already fallen below 50 per cent in November. Why has this happened and what could the impact be?