Rainfall deficits reported in Australia, Pakistan and India this September
Separate reports describe rainfall shortfalls across south-east Australia, Pakistan and India, though the coverage does not point to a single connected event or confirm the specific Delhi temperature claim in the working label.
What happened
South-east Australia recorded its second-driest September on record, with heavy rain forecast for the weekend after a warm, dry start to spring.1
Pakistan's Sindh province recorded the country's biggest rainfall deficit, with 51% less rain than normal and Karachi facing a 92% shortfall.2
India's monsoon season has been characterized as showing an overall rainfall deficit.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported on Delhi temperatures or a record cold September in Delhi, which was the subject of the working label.
- None of the outlets reviewed provided a direct comparison or connection between the Australian, Pakistani and Indian rainfall figures.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave the specific numerical rainfall or temperature figures for south-east Australia's second-driest September beyond calling it a record.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
South Asia
- 2The Express TribunePKPrivate
- 3The Economic TimesINPrivate
Oceania
- 1ABC News (Australia)AUPublic broadcaster
South-east faces flooding, storms after second-driest September on record