Q. With reference to the Long Period Average (LPA) figure used by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in predicting rainfall, which of the following is / are correct statements?
- Long Period Average or LPA is the average rainfall received during the South West as well as North East Monsoon by the country in last 20 years
- The currently used LPA is 89 cm of rainfall
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Notes: The Long Period Average (LPA) is the average rainfall during the southwest monsoon over a 50-year period, currently set at 89 cm based on data from 1951 to 2000. It serves as a benchmark for measuring seasonal rainfall, with a monsoon season classified as deficient if rainfall is below 90% of LPA and excess if above 110% of LPA.