Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience below-normal rainfall during monsoon this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its long-range forecast released on Tuesday, a news that has come as worry for farmers as it could affect sowing of seeds.
"The state is likely to witness a mixed seasonal rainfall with some portion receiving normal and others experiencing below-normal rain," said IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra after releasing the country's seasonal rainfall forecast in New Delhi.