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India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season raising hopes for strong agricultural output and economic growth. According to the Long Range Forecast (LRF) issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on April 15, 2025 the country could see 105% of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall between June and September. This optimistic forecast comes amid global and regional climatic conditions that seem to favor a good monsoon. Reduced snow cover over Eurasia and the northern hemisphere, along with neutral conditions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, are key factors supporting this outlook. The IMD’s forecast places the probability of above-normal rainfall (105–110% of LPA) at 33% while the chance of excess rainfall (more than 110% of LPA)...

India is poised to receive above-average monsoon rains in 2025, sparking optimism across the agricultural and economic sectors. With the monsoon season expected to bring 105% of the long-term average rainfall the country could witness a significant uplift in crop production price stability, and rural income. Monsoon rains are vital for India’s economy, supplying nearly 70% of the country’s annual rainfall and directly impacting farming, which supports over half the population. According to M. Ravichandran, a senior government official, the forecast offers a strong foundation for food security and economic resilience. It could help tame food inflation and maintain the Reserve Bank of India’s inflation targets, a key concern in recent months. India’s rice exports, already the largest g...

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