Amid a looming spectre of El Nino, IMD says monsoon likely to be 'below normal'
Times of India·15h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India Meteorological Department predicts below-normal monsoon rainfall this season due to El Niño conditions. The weather phenomenon typically reduces monsoon precipitation across India. IMD monitors atmospheric patterns to forecast seasonal rainfall. Below-normal monsoon impacts agriculture, water resources, and economy. Farmers and policymakers prepare for potential water scarcity. Climate patterns influence India's agricultural productivity significantly.
Key Entities
India Meteorological Department (IMD)El Niñomonsoonbelow-normal rainfallagriculture