IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall In Sep As El Niño May Play Spoil Sport
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall for September, the final month of the southwest monsoon season, warning that strengthening El Niño conditions could impact precipitation across the country. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said most parts of India are expected to receive deficit rainfall during the month, although some areas in eastern,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-normal rainfall for September, the concluding month of the southwest monsoon season, citing the potential influence of intensifying El Niño conditions. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra revealed that most regions of India are anticipated to experience deficit rainfall during this month, although some areas in eastern, northeastern, and central India might witness normal or above-normal rainfall.
The weather agency highlighted the presence of moderate to strong El Niño conditions over the equatorial Pacific, which are expected to further escalate in the forthcoming months. These prevailing conditions could potentially exacerbate weaker monsoon activity during September.
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