India, July 25 -- Western Maharashtra is receiving heavy monsoon rainfall, but a stark imbalance leaves 15 districts in the state facing rainfall deficit. Nandurbar is the state's driest, with a 60% rainfall deficit, while Palghar in the Konkan region has recorded the highest surplus rainfall at 79%, highlighting the severe shortfall in north Maharashtra and Vidarbha.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Palghar has recorded 1,977.2 mm of rainfall against a normal of 1,105 mm, translating to a 79% surplus. Nandurbar has recorded 144.6 mm of rainfall against a normal of 359.8 mm, translating to a 60% deficit.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Pune district has received 682.6 mm of rainfall again...