The southern states of India are about to face yet another rain deficit year as South West monsoons have come to a standstill for a week after a spectacular beginning for the initial two weeks. Downpours have primarily come to a standstill in states such as Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The quantum of rainfall fell considerably as monsoons entered the second week of July, which is reportedly the month of highest rainfall. The overall rainfall deficit in the country still stands at 1 percent as the north-west region received a surplus rainfall of 31 percent and the Eastern region of Assam is experiencing severe floods. According to IMD, Jhajjar in Haryana had received 424 percent excess rainfall at the end of the week ending July 5. Another 112 districts mostly in Rajasthan, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh received a 60 percent excess rainfall.