In the just concluded 2024 Winter Season (January 1 2024 to February 29 2024), as per India Meteorological Department (IMD), India received 33% below Normal Rainfall (it was 45% below normal in winter 2023[i], 44% above normal rainfall in winter 2022[ii] and 32% below normal rainfall in winter 2021[iii]). This is coming on top of 5.55% below normal in SW Monsoon 2023[iv] and 9% below normal rainfall in Post Monsoon season 2023[v].