New Delhi, May 29 -- India is likely to receive 90% of its long-period average (LPA) rainfall during the Southwest monsoon season this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which released its second monsoon forecast on Friday.

The revised estimate marks a slight downgrade from the weather department's first forecast issued on 13 April, when it had projected monsoon rainfall at 92% of the long-period average.

The latest outlook indicates that while Northeast India is expected to receive normal rainfall during the season, several other regions of the country may experience below-normal precipitation.

Sharing details of the forecast, IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra outlined the expected rainfall patter...