Monsoon 2026: IMD, Skymet project below-normal rains this year, agriculture to bear the brunt

• Rohan Umak
• April 13, 2026

Monsoon 2026 news: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and private forecaster Skymet Weather have predicted below-normal rainfall for the June-September 2026 season on Monday, officials said. While the projections differ marginally, both agencies have agreed that precipitation is likely to fall short of the Long Period Average (LPA), raising fresh concerns for agriculture, water availability and rural consumption.  Key differences in IMD, Skymet forecasts On one hand, the…