New Delhi, August 31: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected higher-than-usual rainfall across the country in September, closing out a monsoon season already marked by intense downpours and weather-related calamities in several regions.

According to the IMD, the average rainfall for September 2025 is expected to cross 109 percent of the long-term normal of 167.9 mm. This indicates that most parts of the country are set to receive normal to above-normal showers.

However, the forecast also highlights some exceptions. Certain pockets in the northeast and eastern states, along with parts of extreme southern peninsular India and isolated areas of northwest India, may record below-normal rainfall during the month.

The department has also cautioned that the surplus rains raise the risk of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable zones, urging states and citizens to remain alert.

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