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The India Meteorological Department has released its updated Southwest Monsoon forecast for June to September 2026, predicting below-normal rainfall at ninety percent of the Long Period Average. For Rajasthan, while heatwave days might be slightly lower than the national peak, the potential rainfall deficit threatens kharif agriculture, groundwater recharge, and overall water availability in reservoirs.
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