The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has downgraded its monsoon forecast to 90% of the long-period average. There is now a 60% probability of a deficient monsoon season, primarily due to the strengthening shadow of the El Nino weather pattern over the subcontinent.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has downgraded its monsoon forecast to 90% of the long-period average. There is now a 60% probability of a deficient monsoon season, primarily due to the strengthening shadow of the El Nino weather pattern over the subcontinent.