India Braces for Below-Normal Rainfall This Monsoon Season: What to Expect?
The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating that India is likely to experience below-normal rainfall during the latter half of the southwest monsoon, from August to September. The expected rainfall is projected to be less than 94% of the Long Period Average, which is based on historical data from 1971 to 2020. This article delves into the implications of this forecast and what it means for the country’s weather patterns.
| Jul 31, 2026, 19:02 IST
Monsoon Forecast for India
New Delhi: According to the latest monthly forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the nation is expected to experience below-average rainfall during the latter part of the southwest monsoon, specifically from August to September.
The anticipated rainfall is projected to fall below 94% of the Long Period Average (LPA).
Historically, the LPA for rainfall across India during this period, based on data from 1971 to 2020, stands at 422.8 mm.
LPA is defined as the average rainfall recorded in a specific area over a designated timeframe, such as a month or season, typically calculated over a span of 30 to 50 years.