IMD: Normal to excess rainfall this monsoon

NEW DELHIThere is no possibility of a “deficient” monsoon this year and 96 per cent chances are that the rainfall would be “normal to excess”, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday, news that would bring some cheer to the farmers. The country as a whole is expected to receive good rainfall this year, barring northeastern India, which is likely to witness “below normal” rainfall. July and August are expected to receive 107 per cent and 104 per cent of…