India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Niño, which often weakens the monsoon. July rainfall, however, turned out to be normal due to plentiful showers in central India.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/monsoon-likely-to-be-below-normal-in-aug-sept-imd/articleshow/132778986.cms)