El Nino may not make an exception for A.P., say weather experts
The India Meteorological Department has predicted below-normal rainfall for most of India due to El Nino, with similar expectations for Andhra Pradesh. However, there is a possibility of normal to above-normal rainfall in some central and northern districts. Weather experts caution that it is too early to make definitive predictions as conditions may change over the coming months.
- ▪The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for most of Andhra Pradesh this year due to El Nino.
- ▪There is a 34-45% probability of some districts in the central and northern regions receiving normal to above-normal rainfall.
- ▪Temperatures in Andhra Pradesh are expected to be above-normal in June, with potential heatwave days impacting agricultural activities.
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Thanks to the global phenomenon El Nino, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-normal rainfall for most of the country, and weather experts in the State believe similar conditions may prevail in most of Andhra Pradesh this year.However, according to the forecast given by the IMD in its report, ‘Long Range Forecast for the Southwest Monsoon Seasonal Rainfall during June–September, 2026,’ on Friday, May 29, a few areas in the State, especially those in the central and northern region, may see an exception.According to the forecast, while Rayalaseema and southern part of the State may receive below-normal rainfall during the monsoon, there is a 34-45% probability of a few districts in the central and northern part of the State receiving normal to above-normal…
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