Colorado, India Face Drought and Erratic July Rains

July 2025 brought varied and often below-average rainfall to multiple regions, with significant local differences. Southern Colorado saw intense monsoon activity, including flash floods, hail, and a tornado, but official rainfall at airports remained below normal, while some nearby areas had above-average precipitation. The Colorado Rockies and Denver area experienced drier-than-usual conditions, with Denver recording its driest July start in four years, though places like Greeley saw unusually high rainfall. In India, both Mumbai and Chandigarh reported notably deficient July rainfall, extending or worsening recent dry spells and raising concerns for agriculture and water management. Forecasts for August in both Colorado and northern India suggest continued hot, dry weather with little chance for significant rain. Overall, these developments underscore increasing variability and unpredictability in regional monsoon and summer weather patterns.