India to have above-normal rainfall in second half of monsoon, says weather body
"Overall, above-normal rainfall (106 per cent of the long-period average of 422.8 mm) is most likely over the country during the second half of the south-west monsoon season," he said."Geographically, normal to above-normal rainfall is most likely over most parts of the country except many parts of the north-east and the adjoining areas of east India, some isolated regions of central India and southwestern parts of peninsular India where below-normal rainfall is likely," he said.The country received above-normal rainfall in the first half of the monsoon season i.e. June and July, with some states, especially Himachal Pradesh, experiencing flash floods.- EndsMust Watch
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