IMD to release 2026 monsoon forecast on April 13 amid El Niño concerns.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will release its 2026 monsoon forecast on April 13, predicting total rainfall for the June–September season. Private forecaster Skymet anticipates a below-normal monsoon at 94% of the long-period average, driven by a developing El Niño, with weaker rainfall expected in the second half of the season.