In the just concluded 2025 Winter Season (January 1 2025 to February 28 2025), as per India Meteorological Department (IMD), India received 47% below Normal Rainfall (it was 33% below normal in winter 2024[i], it was 45% below normal in winter 2023[ii], 44% above normal rainfall in winter 2022[iii] and 32% below normal rainfall in winter 2021[iv]). This is coming on top of 8% above normal in SW Monsoon 2024 and 3% below normal rainfall in Post Monsoon season 2024[v].