The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has lowered its monsoon forecast to 90% of the long-period average. There is now a 60% probability of a deficient monsoon season as the shadow of El Nino threatens rainfall distribution across the country.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has lowered its monsoon forecast to 90% of the long-period average. There is now a 60% probability of a deficient monsoon season as the shadow of El Nino threatens rainfall distribution across the country.