India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fears of a significant monsoon shortfall for the nation. However, rainfall distribution remained uneven across different regions of the country.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/normal-july-rain-defies-forecast-of-el-nino-impact/articleshow/132753055.cms)