Monsoon likely to be ‘below normal’ in Aug-Sept: IMD

India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Niño, which often weakens the monsoon. July rainfall, however, turned out to be normal due to plentiful showers in central India. These…

After July's modesrecovery from a weak June, the weather office has forecast below-normal rainfall for the rest of the monsoon season, raising concerns over kharif crops, food inflation and rural demand.

India’s vital monsoon season is forecast to deliver below-normal rainfall through the rest of the season, deepening the stress on crops and power supplies, and adding to inflation risks.

India to receive belownormal rainfall in August moderate El Nino to persist