D. S. Pai, head of the India’s National Climate Centre have said that the country is not likely to face any flood or drought like situation during this year’s monsoon season.

The remarks indicate a positive year for the agricultural output in the country, which is heavily dependent on the monsoons. The country has recorded record food grain production in the last two consecutive years and the growth in output is important for the proper implementation of the country’s ambitious food security program that seeks to end hunger in India.

The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) has recently said that it expects the Monsoon is likely to be normal over south Asia this year. SASCOF said that south-west monsoon rainfall over India and six other South Asian countries will be within the normal range during the June and September.

Experts said that parts of the South Asia will receive below normal rains because of likely occurrence of El Nino weather pattern during the second half of the monsoon season. El Ninos usually cause lower rainfall and have resulted in drought like situations in India.

"An El Nino generally weakens monsoon rain, but as of now, it is neutral. Even if it builds up, it will likely be weak," Mr. Pai said.