When The Clouds
Come Home

India’s Wettest
May in Over a
Century

India got 126.7 mm of rain in May 2025. This is more than double the usual amount and the most since records began in 1901. Central India saw its rainiest May ever, and the South had its second wettest. While the cool showers brought relief from the heat, they also caused floods and damaged crops in some areas.

Rain
Covered
India Faster
Than Usual

By June 29, the monsoon had reached every part of the country. Nine days earlier than normal. This is one of the fastest in decades. The quick spread helped fill reservoirs and allowed farmers to plant early, but it also meant less time for cities and villages to prepare for heavy rain.

Gujarat Had Its
Wettest June in
10 Years

Gujarat was soaked in 288.7 mm of rain. The most in a decade. Districts like Valsad saw over 850 mm. While this helped fill up water storage and brought hope to farmers, it also led to local flooding and showed how uneven the rains can be within a single state.

Assam’s
Silchar Broke
a 132-Year
Rainfall Record

On June 1, Silchar in Assam was hit by 415.8 mm of rain in just one day, smashing a record set back in 1893. The downpour caused widespread flooding and affected more than 600,000 people. It’s a stark reminder that extreme weather is becoming more common.

Early rain, record downpours, new challenges for cities and farms - this year’s monsoon was full of surprises.. As weather patterns shift, these numbers are more than just records. They’re a sign that India’s relationship with rain is changing, and we all need to be ready.