India: 2015 Monsoon Forecast

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On April 22, 2015, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘below normal monsoon’ forecast for the upcoming 2015 southwest monsoon season (June-September). IMD further predicted that the seasonal rainfall will be 93-percent of its long-term average (LTA). The forecast specifies that El Niño weather pattern (which triggers drought) is likely to persist during 2015 monsoon season. IMD will issue an updated forecast in June 2015. 

India: 2015 Monsoon Forecast

 

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