India is likely to receive above average rainfall in October after unusually high volumes for the past three months, a senior weather department official said on Tuesday, which could damage summer-sown crops ready for harvesting.

The IMD also predicted above-normal maximum temperatures in most parts of the country in October, with the exception of a few locations in central India and the bordering southern peninsula.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on October 1 that India is likely to see above average maximum temperatures during October. India is likely to receive above average rains in October, the weather office said.

India is likely to receive above average rainfall in October after unseasonally high volumes for the past three months, a senior weather department official said on Tuesday. October's rainfall is projected at more than 115% of the 50-year average,

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast that most parts of the country will face above normal rainfall in October, adding that day and night temperatures will likely be above normal.