Monsoon deficiency will be down to 3% from 5% by end of Sept

The monsoon this year is likely to continue till the end of September, says BP Yadav, director at the India Meteorological Department.The deficiency in rainfall till now stands at 5 percent, which is expected to go down to 2-3 percent by the end of the monsoon, says Yadav. Most of the areas in the country are experiencing heavy rainfall which is expected to continue.

While the southern monsoon is expected to spill into October, central and western parts might see withdrawal by end of the current month.Watch video for more..