Monsoon concerns deepen as rainfall forecast falls to 90% of normal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its monsoon rainfall forecast to 90% of the long period average, down from an earlier prediction of 92%. This reduction raises concerns about below-normal rainfall, particularly affecting regions like northwest and central India. The forecast indicates potential economic challenges for the agriculture sector, which relies heavily on monsoon rains.
- ▪The IMD's latest forecast predicts monsoon rainfall at 90% of the long period average.
- ▪Weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop, which may impact rainfall patterns.
- ▪Regions such as northeast India are expected to receive normal rains, while others may experience below-normal rainfall.
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Monsoon concerns deepen as rainfall forecast falls to 90% of normalThe IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season.Updated on: May 29, 2026 10:06 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Monsoon rainfall over the country is likely to be 90 per cent long period average (LPA) this year, even lower than 92 per cent that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast in April.Commuters navigate through light rain at Rajiv Chowk near Mini Secretariat, Delhi (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)The IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season.“The southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be…
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