India’s Monsoon Ends 12.6% Short, October Likely to Stay Dry: IMD
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The monsoon is retreating from the country, and this year's rainfall has been below normal. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMD), most parts of the country are expected to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures in October. The El Niño phenomenon is also raising concerns.
India's monsoon rainfall ends 13% below normal, fourth-lowest since 2001
India recorded 87.4 percent of its long period average rainfall during this year's southwest monsoon. The country received 759.4 mm of rain, which is 13 percent below normal. El Niño significantly contributed to the below-average rainfall, especially noted in southern and western regions. Despite a late surge in rainfall, several areas faced substantial deficits, particularly Punjab and South India. The overall monsoon season ended as the driest…
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