India Set for Above-Average Rainfall in September, Following August Surplus

India is expected to experience above-average rainfall in September, as the weather department forecasts more than 109% of the 50-year average. This follows a period of surplus rainfall in August, according to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department.

India is poised to see above-average rainfall in September, the weather department announced on Saturday.

Following a surplus in August, September's rainfall is projected to exceed 109% of a 50-year average, stated Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), during a virtual news conference.

These conditions suggest a continued pattern of higher-than-normal rainfall for the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)