New Delhi, July 1 (Agency) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted “normal to above normal” rainfall over some parts of north and central India as well as south peninsula in July.In a bulletin, it said the monthly rainfall for July over the country as a whole was most likely to be normal (94 to 106 per cent of Long Period Average).
“Normal to below normal rainfall is most likely over most parts of East and Northeast India and areas adjacent to east central India and some parts of west south peninsular India. “In its forecast, the IMD said: ” Normal to above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except some parts of the foothills of Himalayas and peninsular India where below normal maximum temperatures are likely.” Normal to above normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except over parts of West India, Northeast India and Peninsular India where below normal minimum temperatures are likely.” Forecasting rainfall all over the country, the IMD said as a whole during July it is most likely to be normal at 94 to 106 percent of LPA.