-The Times of India
NEW DELHI: The weather office expects good rainfall across the country this year. It is expected to touch 98% of the long term average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday , raising hopes of increased rural demand for goods leading to overall economic growth.
The latest monsoon forecast is marginally higher than the IMD’s earlier estimate of 96%. There’s little chance of an El Nino weather pattern adversely impacting spread of rains between June and September.
"The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology have also ruled out chances of an El Nino this year," IMD director-general KJ Ramesh said.
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