India is set to mark the driest August since 1901 which is clearly being seen as a result of intensifying El Nino conditions by the senior meteorologists. This year, the monsoon is also likely to end up being the driest since 2015 as the country recorded a 13 per cent rainfall deficit, officials said.

India set to register driest August since 1901 as El Nino conditions intensify

While the average rainfall for the month across India is 19.22 mm, January 2018 received only 2.2 mm average rain till January 24

This January may turn out to be driest in 117 years

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India set to register driest August since 1901 as El Nino conditions intensify

This January may turn out to be driest in 117 years