The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its southwest monsoon forecast, lowering the expected rainfall to 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA) from the previous 92%. This suggests below-normal rainfall and an increase in heatwave days for June. While East and Northeast India might see normal rain, other regions like Central and South India are expected to receive less. The monsoon arrival is also expected to be delayed by a week, likely reaching Odisha in the second week of June, with El Nino conditions playing a significant role. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/imd-reduces-monsoon-rainfall-forecast-heatwave-june-2026-11887724 #creator program