The India Meteorological Department’s probabilistic map issued as part of the long-range forecast for southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall released on April 13 | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT A weaker-than-usual monsoon may be on the horizon for India this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) projecting below normal rainfall during the June to September season, according to its long-range forecast released on Monday (April 13, 2026). Telangana, however, may not uniformly mirror the national trend, with parts of the State likely to receive normal rainfall. As per the forecast, rainfall this year is not expected to be uniform across the country. While large parts of India are likely to receive below-normal rainfall, some regions, including parts of the southern peninsula, may still see normal to above-normal rain. Telangana, which falls within this zone, could be among the States that do not entirely follow the national trend. Published – April 14, 2026 02:33 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Inside ‘Dacoit’: Shaneil Deo on directing Adivi Sesh and crafting the film Watch: Hungary for change: On Victor Orban’s ouster | The Hindu Editorial