It said La Nina conditions, associated with good Monsoon in India, is likely to set in by August-September. (Image: Representative/File)
The forecasting agency predicted above-normal rainfall expected in most parts of country, except in some regions of northwest, east and northeastern states
India is likely to see above-normal monsoon, with cumulative rainfall estimated at 106 percent of long-period average of 87 cm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
The forecasting agency predicted above-normal rainfall expected in most parts of country, except in some regions of northwest, east and northeastern states.
It said La Nina conditions, associated with good Monsoon in India, is likely to set in by August-September.
“Data from 1951 to 2023 shows India experienced above-normal monsoon rainfall on 9 occasions when La Nina followed El Nino event,” IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
