Monsoon likely to be normal: Jaipal Reddy

Monsoon is likely to be normal this year, said Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy today.

Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy

The minister, releasing the India Meteorological Department's report, said the monsoon this year is likely to be 98 per cent of the long-term average.

"All prediction models show that monsoon will be normal," the minister said, adding, "By and large, the drought-hit areas of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka are likely to get normal rain." u00a0