US EditionIndia to Receive Average Monsoon Rainfall in August, Says Weather Bureau
INDIA, JUL 31 – India Meteorological Department forecasts 106% of average rainfall for August-September 2025, with Northeast India facing a fifth consecutive year of below-normal precipitation.
- On July 31, 2025, the India Meteorological Department forecast above-normal rainfall for August and September, exceeding 106% of the long-period average.
- IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said ENSO-neutral conditions are prevailing and expected to continue until October, influenced by Madden-Julian Oscillation conditions and six low-pressure systems.
- Receiving 474.3 mm of rainfall, 6% above the normal 445.8 mm for June 1 to July 31, India experienced 624 very heavy and 76 extremely heavy rainfall events, IMD said.
- With significant reservoir replenishment, India's agriculture sector supports around 42 percent of the population and contributes 18.2 percent to GDP, depending on monsoon rainfall.
- Post-Monsoon weak La Niña conditions may develop, and September rainfall is forecast to rise significantly, potentially benefiting agriculture and urban water needs, IMD said.
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