New Delhi, June 30 -- Monthly average rainfall over the country as a whole during July 2026 is most likely to be below normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

According to an IMD press release, the long-period average (LPA) of rainfall over the country as a whole during July, based on data from 1971-2020, may be about 280.4 mm. Regionally, below-normal rainfall is likely across most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest and Northeast India, Eastcentral India and the eastern peninsular region, where normal to above-normal rainfall is likely.

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