General Overview:

• Overall Karnataka received 8% surplus rainfall in June.
• Monsoon arrived earlier than usual this year.
• South Interior Karnataka (SIK) faced a significant shortfall.
• India-wide: June rainfall was 9% above normal.
• South India overall: Recorded a 3% deficit.

District-wise Highlights

Surplus Rainfall Areas:

• Belagavi (North Interior Karnataka – NIK):
  ➤ +98% above normal (highest surplus in state).
• Dharwad (NIK):
  ➤ +46% above normal.