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 run-up to the Monsoon by the IMD. There is a 60% chance of monsoon rain being below 90%, what IMD classifies as ‘deficient’. The IMD does not have a criteria for declaring ‘drought’ and only indicates if rainfall will be “deficient”.

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 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…

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.

India is heading toward a below-average monsoon in 2026, with the IMD retaining its forecast of rainfall at 90% of the long-term average as El Nino conditions strengthen with a…

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

NEW DELHI: Even as India faces energy disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, more trouble could be looming for the economy. IMD on Friday confirmed its forecast of 'below…