New Delhi, April 13 -- Director General of the India Meteorological Department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, on Monday said that rainfall for the upcoming monsoon season across the country is "likely to be below normal"

Speaking to ANI, according to the national forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department, rainfall for the entire monsoon season is likely to be below normal, Mohapatra said.

He stated that region-wise distribution indicates below normal rainfall in most parts of the country, with some exceptions.

"According to the national forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department, rainfall for the entire monsoon season is likely to be below normal... When considering various regions of the country, rainfall is expected ...