Above Normal Rainfall Expected in Key Regions of India: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall in central, southern peninsular, and northeast India for October to December. Certain areas in northwest, northeast, and southernmost India may see normal to below-normal rainfall. Southern peninsular regions could receive over 112% of the long-period average rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department has announced expectations of above-normal rainfall in various regions including central, southern peninsular, and northeast India from October to December. This was shared by IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra during a virtual press conference on Tuesday.

Mr. Mohapatra noted that regions in the southern peninsula, particularly five meteorological subdivisions -- Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, and south interior Karnataka -- are likely to receive over 112% of the long-period average rainfall for the post-monsoon season.

While the majority of the country might experience above-normal rainfall, certain areas in central, northeast, and northwest India could see normal to below-normal rainfall patterns. Additionally, the weather department expects the maximum temperatures in October to be above normal, especially outside central and southern peninsular regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)