India to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, predicts IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today said that the monsoon during the remaining two months of the season (August-September) on average across the country is expected to be ‘above-normal’ with September getting more rain than August.

Rainfall in August is expected to be ‘normal’ despite a break in showers expected from August 8.

The forecast assumes significance as more than normal rains in September, which is the last month of the four-month season, could cause damage to the standing kharif crops depending on their stage of maturity.

"The IMD has indicated a high likelihood of above-normal monsoon activity for August and September in the country. However, it will be interesting to observe the weather patterns towards the end of September and early October, which coincide with the harvesting phase for rainfed kharif crops.