The Indian Meteorological Department has said that the monsoon will be above normal this year, with 'zero per cent probability of deficient' rainfall.

"There's a 96 per cent probability that monsoon will be normal and in excess this year. Zero per cent probability that it will be deficient," the IMD said.

Seasonal rainfall is expected to be 108 per cent for North-West region, 113 per cent for Central region, 113 per cent for peninsular region and 94 per cent for Northeastern region, the IMD said.

The rainfall for all over the nation is likely to be 107 per cent of long period average in July; 104 per cent in August, the IMD predicted.

The monsoon is expected to arrive in India in 4-5 days and will be above average, it said.