The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that India may receive around 90% of the Long Period Average rainfall in the 2026 southwest monsoon season, with below-normal rainfall expected in most regions, while Northeast India is likely to receive normal rainfall and several parts of North, Central, and South India may face deficits along with increased heatwave days in multiple states. Show more Show less
Monsoon 2026: IMD predicts below-normal rainfall at ~90% LPA; severe June heatwave warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that India may receive around 90% of the Long Period Average rainfall in the 2026 southwest monsoon season, with below-normal rainfall expected in most regions, while Northeast India is likely to receive normal rainfall and several parts of North, Central, and South India may face deficits along with increased heatwave days in multiple states.
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