IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall across India in August-September

Updated On: 31 July, 2026 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall across the country during August and September, with precipitation likely to remain below 94% of the Long Period Average. The outlook comes even as heavy monsoon rains continue to trigger floods and landslides in several states

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India is likely to witness below-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon from August to September, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast, issued on Friday.

According to PTI, the weather forecasting agency highlighted that the rainfall is expected to be less than 94 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA).