Amid a looming spectre of El Nino, IMD says monsoon likely to be 'below normal'

Amid a looming spectre of El Nino, IMD says monsoon likely to be 'below normal'
India's farm sector faces potential challenges as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a 'below normal' southwest monsoon. Amidst growing El Nino risks, rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long period average, with a higher probability of deficient rains.