Skymet Weather, a prominent private forecasting agency, has released its projections for India's 2025 monsoon season, expecting it to be "normal" based on a long period average (LPA) of 868.6 mm rainfall. With a forecast of 103% of LPA and a model error of +/- 5%, the agency highlights the likelihood of good rains over key regions like Western and South India. The forecast also indicates potential excess rainfall in areas like Kerala and Goa, with drier conditions predicted for Northeast India and the northern hilly states.
Skymet Weather's Monsoon Forecast: Key Insights