Monsoon Rain: This year it will rain heavily! IMD said that monsoon rain will be above average in 2025
By yash chouhan 2025-04-15 16:29:13
IMD Predicts Above-Average Monsoon Rainfall in 2025
The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday released the monsoon forecast for this year. In its forecast, the IMD has predicted above average monsoon rainfall this year. The National Meteorological Department said that it expects monsoon rainfall to be at least 105 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA). According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a high possibility that the seasonal rainfall of the southwest monsoon will be above normal or even more than normal.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there is a 59% chance of above normal or very high rainfall in the country during the southwest monsoon this year. This forecast is being seen as a ray of hope for India's agrarian society and rural economy.
According to IMD, the period between June to September is the monsoon season in India. The rainfall during this period is compared with the Long Period Average (LPA). The Meteorological Department said that if the rainfall is between 105% to 110% of LPA, then it is considered "above normal".
Five categories of monsoon forecast
IMD has divided monsoon rains into five categories:
Very low rainfall (Below Normal): LPA- <90%
Below average: LPA- 90-95%
Normal: LPA- 96-104%
Above normal: LPA- 105-110%
Excess rainfall (Excess): LPA- >110%
Of these, the probability of "above normal" or "excessive" rainfall is stated to be 59%, which is a better sign than last year.
El Nino conditions will remain normal
IMD also informed that El Nino conditions are expected to remain normal this year. El Nino is a global weather phenomenon that has a profound impact on the southwest monsoon. It occurs when sea surface temperatures rise in parts of the Pacific Ocean, disrupting seasonal patterns in many areas of the world.
