India likely to see weaker monsoon in 2026, Skymet forecasts - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 73,898.12 -208.73NIFTY 22,913.90 -54.35CRUDEOIL 10,819.00+ 231.00GOLD 150,150.00+ 169.00SILVER 233,966.00+ 587.00SENSEX 73,898.12 -208.73NIFTY 22,913.90 -54.35NIFTY 22,913.90 -54.35CRUDEOIL 10,819.00+ 231.00CRUDEOIL 10,819.00+ 231.00GOLD 150,150.00+ 169.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>By ReutersUpdated - April 07, 2026 at 10:27 AM.| MumbaiIndia is expected to receive below-normal monsoon rainfall in 2026, private weather forecaster Skymet said on Tuesday, as the El Nino weather pattern is set to reduce precipitation in the second half of the June–September rainy season.Monsoon rainfall is expected to be 94% of the long-period average of 868.6 mm for the four-month period, Skymet said.The state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) is likely to issue its first forecast for the monsoon season next week.Published on April 7, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }