India may see 90% of long-period average rainfall this monsoon: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that India may receive 90% of the long-period average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season. While the Northeast is expected to have normal rainfall, other regions may experience below normal precipitation. Additionally, the IMD noted that El Nino conditions could impact rainfall patterns this year.
- ▪The southwest monsoon is expected to bring 90% of the long-period average rainfall, with a model error of 4%.
- ▪The average rainfall for the country in June is likely to be below normal, at less than 92% of the long-period average.
- ▪El Nino conditions are transitioning towards weak in June and moderate to strong in September.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
India may see 90% of long-period average rainfall this monsoon: IMDIndia may see 90% of long-period average rainfall this monsoon: IMDPublished on: May 29, 2026 12:25 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The June-September southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long-period average with a model error of 4 per cent, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday.India may see 90% of long-period average rainfall this monsoon: IMDWhile the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, the weather office said.The long-period average of seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole, based on data from 1971 to 2020, is 87 cm.LPA refers to the rainfall…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Hindustan Times — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Hindustan Times — Top
