Monsoon rainfall in 2022 to be normal for India, says IMD

India's meteorological agency has said that the country will experience normal or above-average monsoon rainfall for the fourth straight year, boosting agricultural and general economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra predicted that the country will receive 103 percent of its long-term average rainfall this year.

“The upgraded forecast of the monsoon rainfall has provided some relief in light of the heatwave and the seasonal drop in the reservoir levels. A timely onset, favourable progress across the country and healthy distribution in the later months remain critical. Nevertheless, concerns linger regarding the availability of labour in specific states as well as fertilisers, which could affect acreage and yields,” Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, ICRA, said.


Also, La Nina conditions to continue during monsoon. MET department had earlier projected southwest monsoon rains at 99% of LPA.

The IMD defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96%and 104% of a 50-year average of 87 cm (35 inches) for the entire four-month season beginning in June.