All India Monthly Rainfall % Departure from LPA
Source: statSCALAR
Key Takeaway
- The percentage departure from the Long Period Average (LPA) indicates whether India receives above-normal or below-normal rainfall relative to its historical benchmark. Positive departures indicate rainfall above the LPA, while negative departures indicate a deficit. This indicator helps assess the intensity of rainfall deviations, identify potentially favourable or adverse growing conditions, and evaluate possible implications for crop yields, irrigation demand, and agricultural market sentiment.
About This Dataset
This series shows how each month's all-India rainfall compared with the Long Period Average (LPA), the long-term normal published by the India Meteorological Department. A positive value means rainfall above normal and a negative value means a deficit. Tracking departures month by month reveals whether a season is running early, late, surplus or deficient, which often matters more for crops and prices than the seasonal total alone.
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