India Monsoon Rains Seen Below Normal, Private Forecaster Says

Monsoon rains in India are likely to be below the long-term average this year, as an expected El Niño weather pattern during the four-month season could reduce precipitation, according to a private forecaster.

Rainfall during the June-September period is forecast to be 94% of normal, Skymet Weather Services Pvt. said on Tuesday. The prediction has a margin of error of 5%, it said.