This year's monsoon rains are expected to be 106% of the long-term averageMonsoon clouds loom over the overflowing river Yamuna, in New Delhi, India, July 15, 2023. This year's monsoon rains are expected to be 106% of the long-term average, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) told a virtual news conference. The government responded by imposing curbs on exports of sugar, rice, onions, and wheat. Resuming exports depends on how quickly production recovers in 2024, which is not possible without good monsoon rainfall. India is likely to receive average rains in June, although maximum temperatures in the month are likely to remain above normal, Mohapatra said.

Source: bd News24 May 27, 2024 13:20 UTC