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The monthly average rainfall over India is expected to be below normal during July, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) in its monthly forecast.Also read: Monsoon tracker updatesThe weather department stated that July is most likely to see 94% of the long-period average rainfall (1971-2020). The LPA rainfall over India in July is about 280.4 mm.LPA refers to the rainfall recorded over a particular region for a given period, such as a month or a season, averaged over a long period, typically 30 to 50 years.Some areas of northwest and northeast India, east-central India and the eastern peninsular region is likely to receive normal to above rainfall, the IMD said.In a statement, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of meteorology at the IMD, said, “During July, below-normal rainfall is likely across most parts of the country except some areas of northwest and northeast India, east-central India and the eastern peninsular region where normal to above-normal rainfall is likely.” Published - June 30, 2026 06:22 pm IST