India's monsoon rainfall is now forecasted at 90% of the Long Period Average, further lowering April's prediction of 92%, raising challenges for rain-fed agriculture.
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May 29, 2026
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What's the storyThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-normal monsoon rainfall for 2026.
The IMD's latest forecast estimates monsoon rainfall at 90% of the long-term average, a drop from its April prediction of 92%.
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IMD forecasts India's 2026 monsoon at 90% of normal, indicating potential meteorological drought and below-normal rainfall across…
