India, Feb. 20 -- Karnataka is expected to receive above-normal rainfall during this year's pre-monsoon season, with higher rainfall anticipated in April and May.

Officials cited in a news agency PTI report said that although February temperatures were 2.5 degrees Celsius higher than usual, the pre-monsoon season is expected to bring above-average rainfall.

Revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda chaired a cabinet sub-committee on Thursday to discuss the 2025 Rabi and Monsoon seasons, agriculture, drinking water supply, weather conditions, and reservoir water levels.

Officials briefed the ministers, saying "above-normal rainfall is expected during the pre-monsoon season, with good rainfall in April and May.

"There is also a likelihood of ...