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What’s normal for monsoon? – Hindustan Times

What’s normal for monsoon? - Hindustan Times

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s headline prediction of a normal monsoon this year hides some caveats that may influence the course of the agriculture sector and economy. To start off, IMD’s forecast of the June-September monsoon at 96% of the long-period average (LPA) is at the lowest end of the 96%-104% band that is considered […]