All India Summer Rainfall was the fifth highest since 2001 at 937.2 mm. It was also the 38th highest since 1901.

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India saw "above normal" rainfall in the June-September period according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data released on Tuesday. Seasonal rainfall was 108% of its long period average (LPA) with any rains above 104% of LPA being classified as "above normal."

Monthly rainfall as a whole was 109% of LPA in the entirety of India in June, 105% in both July and August and 115% of LPA in September. October is also likely to see above normal rainfall at 15% its LPA, according to a statement to PTI from IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

All India Summer Rainfall wa

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