India forecasts monsoon rains at 11-year low in 2026, fanning inflation risk

Brutal June, above-normal heat wave days, rain forecast cut further: Key IMD projections

IMD on Friday further reduced the monsoon rain forecast for this year and warned of above-normal heat wave days.

India May See 90% of Long Period Average Rainfall This Monsoon: IMD

While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, forecast said

IMD revises monsoon rainfall forecast down to 90%

Revising its forecast for the southwest monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department on Friday said that the country is expected to receive rainfall at 90% of the long-period average.This figure is lower than the 92% projection made in its first long-range forecast issued in April. This is the first time in 11 years that a shortfall in rainfall has been predicted for the June to September period.The long period average is the measure of t…

Heatwaves, weak monsoon, El Nino rising: What IMD just told India about the months ahead

IMD forecasts 90% of normal monsoon rainfall, with below-normal rains in several regions and more heatwave days expected from June.

Monsoon Tracker: IMD says India will see less than average rainfall even as it sounds heatwave alarm

The India Meteorological Department has revised its monsoon forecast, saying the country is likely to receive 90% of the long-period average rainfall this season. While Northeast India is expected to witness normal rainfall, most other regions may experience below-normal precipitation.

IMD retains monsoon forecast: Expect below-normal rain across India

India’s monsoon is expected to be worse than previously forecasted, raising concerns over agriculture, food inflation and water availability. What's happening?