IMD’s Chandigarh director Surender Paul said, “While El Nino was active earlier this season, its effect will be seen in the second half of the monsoon which is in August and September

India's monsoon rainfall for August and September is predicted to be below normal. The India Meteorological Department forecasts precipitation at ninety-four percent of the…

IMD predicts a 7% rain deficit for August-September but maintains a 90% monsoon rainfall projection, aiding Kharif crops.