India may see 90% of long-period average rainfall this monsoon: IMD | India News

The IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season. | India News

India's weather office predicts below-average monsoon rains for 2026. El Nino conditions are expected to develop soon. This could impact farm output and food prices. Monsoon rains…

India forecasts below-average monsoon rains in 2026, raising concerns for agriculture and economic growth, says weather office.

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.

IMD projects 90% long period average monsoon rainfall for India, marking a historic low with potential deficiencies ahead.

India anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). This forecast, downgraded from an…

IMD’s extended range forecast now shows largely dry conditions over Kerala between May 28 and June 4, with only marginal improvement expected between June 4 and June 11. | India…

The weather department said that the average rainfall in the country in June is most likely to be below normal.

India may see 90% of long-period average rainfall this monsoon: IMD | India News

IMD forecasts India's 2026 monsoon at 90% of normal, indicating potential meteorological drought and below-normal rainfall across several regions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has further reduced its estimate of monsoon rainfall to 90% from the 92% it forecast in April. This is the lowest ever forecast in the…

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…

India faces its driest monsoon in 11 years, with the IMD projecting rainfall at just 90% of the long-period average.

India anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This forecast raises concerns for agricultural…

The agency added that El Niño conditions were likely to evolve into moderate category through the monsoon season, and strong category post-monsoon. | India News

The prospect of an El Nino developing this year was already evident before IMD issued its April 13 forecast.