Even as India grapples with energy disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis, fresh challenges appear to be emerging for the economy. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday reaffirmed its projection of ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall for the year, while further lowering its earlier estimates for the June–September season.
According to IMD, rainfall during the monsoon season is expected to be around 90% of the long period average (LPA), a downward revision from the 92% forecast issued in April. The department also indicated a 60% likelihood of ‘deficient’ rainfall (less than 90% of LPA), which is typically considered a drought year.
