Below normal rainfall to be experienced in Odisha this year.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience below normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season (June to September) this year.IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, “On the other hand, rainfall across the country during the season is expected to be above normal.

The monsoon rains are seen at 106 percent of Long Term Average in 2024.”El Nino is likely to shift towards La Nina conditions mid-season, with potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole developments later.