IMD Forecasts Below Normal South West Monsoon Rainfall in 2026, El Niño to Impact India’s Kharif Season
The primary rainfall season for India, the South West Monsoon (SWM), could be below normal or deficient in 2026, according to the first long range forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued on April 13, 2026. The major reason for this prediction is the expected El Niño conditions in the Equatorial Pacific Ocean by…