Monsoon 2026: IMD predicts below-normal rainfall at ~90% LPA; severe June heatwave warning

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that India may receive around 90% of the Long Period Average rainfall in the 2026 southwest monsoon season, with below-normal rainfall expected in most regions, while Northeast India is likely to receive normal rainfall and several parts of North, Central, and South India may face deficits along with increased heatwave days in multiple states.
Share this Video

READ MORE:

IMD monsoon 2026 forecast |India monsoon update 2026 |IMD rainfall prediction |India weather forecast 2026 |monsoon 2026 news today |below normal rainfall India |IMD DG statement monsoon |heatwave forecast India 2026 |India Meteorological Department news |monsoon rainfall percentage India
appinstlBnr
Business News › News › India › Monsoon 2026: IMD predicts below-normal rainfall at ~90% LPA; severe June heatwave warning
Open in App

Popular Categories

Hot on Web

In Case you missed it

Top Searched Companies

Download ET APP


Follow us on


Powered by

become a member

Terms of Use & Grievance Redressal Policy
DNPA Code of Ethics|Privacy Policy|Archive|Delete Data|Feedback|

Copyright © 2026 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights:
Times Syndication Service

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Success
This article has been saved