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Monsoon season likely to be 'normal' this year, says Skymet report

The monsoon season is considered normal when total rains are recorded between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the national average of just over 88 centimeters (45 inches)

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The monsoon season is critical for Indian agriculture as it not only irrigates fields directly, but also fills reservoirs for crops sown in the winter

Pratik Parija | Bloomberg
India should experience a “normal” June-September monsoon season as the effects of the La Nina weather pattern ease, according to a report by Skymet Weather Services.

“There is sufficient cooling in the Pacific Ocean now and La Nina conditions are at the peak,” the private forecaster said on its website on Sunday, adding initial readings indicate that there are still risks in some areas.

The monsoon season is considered normal when total rains are recorded between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the national average of just over 88 centimeters (45 inches), according to the weather office.

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