India is expected to experience above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a strong likelihood of favorable La Niña conditions emerging by the end of August, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD said that rainfall over India in August and September would be 106 per cent of the long-period average of 422.8 mm.
Since June 1, India has recorded 453.8 mm of rainfall, surpassing the normal 445.8 mm, marking a 2 percent surplus due to a wetter-than-average July following a drier June.
The IMD predicts normal to above-normal rainfall for most regions of the country. However, below-normal rainfall is expected in parts of the northeast, adjacent eastern India, Ladakh, Saurashtra and Kutch, and some areas of central and peninsular India, according to IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra during an online press conference.
Deficient rainfall is anticipated in parts of the western Himalayan region for August and September.
Above-normal maximum temperatures are expected in most parts of the country. Conversely, normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely in some regions of the Gangetic plains, central India, and the southeast coast, Mohapatra noted.
In July, India recorded a 9 percent increase in rainfall compared to the normal, with central India receiving 33 percent more rain than average.
Mohapatra highlighted that central India, which relies heavily on monsoon rains for agriculture, has enjoyed beneficial rainfall for three consecutive monsoon seasons, aiding agricultural activities.
(With inputs from PTI)
