Skymet Lowers 2026 Monsoon Forecast, Sees 70% Drought Probability
Skymet Weather has revised its 2026 southwest monsoon forecast downward to 85% of the long period average (LPA), citing a 70% probability of drought due to strengthening El Nino conditions and a weak Indian Ocean Dipole. Rainfall from June to July was 13% below LPA, with August and September also expected to see deficits. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has similarly lowered its forecast to 90% of LPA, noting a 60% chance of a deficient monsoon season.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (35/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 17 Aug, 06:52 pm. Other outlets followed.
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