New Delhi, May 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) revised its monsoon forecast slightly upwards to 106% of the long-period average (LPA) from 105% predicted on 15 April. Although the difference will be little in terms of the volume of rain, it does spell continuing good news for the farm sector.

"The southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 106% of the long-period average, with a model error of plus/minus 4%," IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mahapatra said.

The IMD said heatwave days in June are likely to be below normal over most parts of northwest India and adjoining areas of central and eastern India.

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