The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts “above normal” rain for the June-September monsoon in India, which is expected to boost agricultural prospects and ease inflationary pressure. IMD defines average or normal rainfall as ranging between 96% and 104% of the long period average. Other weather signals, such as La Niña conditions, positive Indian Ocean Dipole, and below-normal snow cover, also indicate abundant rain. The monsoon is crucial for India’s agriculture sector, contributing to 14% of GDP and supporting over half of its population.